, 1941.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28,1941.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Elbel-Allen Point System Shows Values
"Much takes place during the course of a basketball game which, in the final analysis, contributes materially to the success or failure of the team." Dr. E.R. Elbel and Dr. Forrest C. Allen made a study of these factors, which was published in the Research Quarterly under the title "Evaluating Team and Individual Performance in Basketball."
The authors compiled a list of offensive items and a list of defensive factors. Each list was divided into positive items, those which contribute to team success, and negative items, or those that are considered detrimental.
On the offensive list, positive items included field goals, free throws, assists, recoveries from the backboard, and passes. Negative factors were fumbles, wild passes, violations of rules, and fouls.
Defensive contributory items were blocked shots, recoveries from opponents backboard, intercepting dribbles and passes, and forcing a held ball with an opponent. Detrimental factors were defensive fouls.
Using these factors, the net evaluation points were computed for the University and its opponents over a period of three years.
"From the standpoint of the data it is unfortunate that the Kansas team won all games in which data were collected on both teams," the authors apologetically appended.
In the games for which these points were computed, the University averaged about 1000 evaluation points per game; compared to about 700 for opponents. Interesting to note is the fact that there is very little difference between the per cent of field goals and free throws attempted for the home team and the visitors. But the Kansas team had definitely fewer ball handling errors and fouls, and more assists and recoveries from backboards.
"The results of this study indicate rather clearly that much information which could be helpful, and is readily available in basketball games, is not used," the study concludes. "Both coach and player have profited materially from this more complete analysis of the game. It is hoped that this attempt will be preliminary to future studies of the same nature."
The Botany club picnic, originally planned to be held Tuesday, has been postponed until next Tuesday because of bad weather.
Zikmund Out For K-State Fray Nov.1
A sharp turn to colder weather and a watersoaked field kept the Missouri Tigers indoors again yesterday as they resumed practice in preparation for the Michigan State game at East Lansing next Saturday.
Several men are on the doubtful list for service against the Spartans, Rayburn Chase, fullback, and Vernon Bowen, halfback, are still not in uniform and Leo Milla, fullback, and Ed Sweeney, guard, could not workout much yesterday.
A battered Nebraska squad returned to practice yesterday in preparation for Kansas State this weekend.
Those injured in the Missouri game are Howard Debus and Allen Zikmund, halfbacks; Vike Francis, fullback, and Howard Martig, tackle. Clarence Herndon, first
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string tackle who missed the Missouri game with injuries, will probably see action against Kansas State next Saturday, Coach Biff Jones reported.
The Kansas State Wildcats settled down to a hard day of scrimmage
yesterday as they began preparations for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Seeking their first conference win after losing two, the Wildcats will be at full strength against the Huskers.
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mistic as to the outcome of this Saturday's game, Coach Hobbs Adams commented." We'll probably have a tough time of it. The boys have improved a lot but I think Nebraska has just too much power all around."
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Other games next Saturday include Kansas against Oklahoma, and Iowa State pitted against South Dakota.
Members of the Entomology club presented reports concerning new discoveries and studies in the scientific field at a meeting yesterday in room 304. Snow hall.
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Dr. Ray L. Wilbur To Speak Thursday At Convocation
The Oklahoma Sooners went back to work today after celebrating Saturday's victory over Santa Clara with "no classes and no practice" Monday. Coach Dewey Luster warned the players against overconfidence in their approaching game with Kansas here Saturday, stressing that the Jayhawkers are an improved team with plenty of scoring potentialities.
"On Being Prepared" will be the subject of Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford University, when he addresses students at an all University convocation in Hoch auditorium Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Wilbur, who was Secretary of Interior in the cabinet of Herbert Hoover, is one of America's leading educators and is a noted public speaker.
The University band, directed by Prof. Russell Wiley, will play at the convocation.
Manufacturing Agent Will Interview Engineers
We whipped the Cyclones ..
Now let's stop the Sooners . .
C. C. Aiken, representative for the R. C. A. Manufacturing company, Camden, N. J., will be in Lawrence Monday to interview mid-year graduates in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, and industrial engineering.
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Being left out of the starting lineup may break some players' hearts, but it suits Harlan Altman, second string University of Kansas quarterback, just fine.
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In fact, Altman wouldn't know how to act if he did get a starting call, because in his two years of football at Wellington high school and his tenure on the Jayhawk varsity squad, not once has he been in the starting lineup.
Reserve At Wellington; Now 2nd Stringer Here
The unusual circumstances of a player making good in college football, after never seeing action as a starter in high school, was due partly to the school Altman attended. Good ball players were practically a drug on the market at Wellington then, with the Crusaders boasting one of the state's top teams annually.
Dr. Allen To Speak In Topeka
Weighing only 158 pounds even now, Altman had to compete for berths with some good sized boys at Wellington high. But, then as now, his vicious blocking and tackling, combined with spirited all-around play made him a big asset to the team.
The Laymans' League of the West Side Christian Church in Topeka has asked Dr. Forrest C. "Phog" Allen to speak at a dinner tomorrow evening. His subject will be "The Stewardship of Time and Money."
Next Friday Dr. Allen is scheduled to address the school of pharmacy here at the University. His topic at that time will be "It Pays to Look Well."
There may come a day when there will be no way to keep young Altman out of the starting lineup, but until that day comes, he will be as happy as anybody on the squad, doing duty as a sub.
Son of one of the greatest football players that ever wore a College of Emporia uniform, Harlan had something to live up to. His father, Harlan Altman Sr., holds a spot in the backfield on the all-time, all-star C. of E. eleven.
Round Table Group To Have Discussion On KFKU Tomorrow
"Price Fixing" will be discussed by the KFKU round table group tomorrow night from 9:30 to 10:00 o'clock over KFKU.
Frank T. Stockton, dean of the School of Business, will be chairman of the discussion. Claude Baldwin, instructor of economics, and R. S. Howey, professor of economics, will present the discussion.
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