1941
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1941
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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The University of Kansas' hopes $x$ the future, its outstanding sophomores, are producing increasing dividends as the 1941 football season rolls along.
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Before the end of the season they should be seasoned veterans and their work promises great things for the future. The next few years should see the Jayhawkers coming up strongly. The remaining games of the present season can be counted on to find the sophomores making the Jayhawk a feared and respected rival.
A sophomore backfield has been in action at times this fall, consisting of
three regulars and one second stringer. The sophomore backs who have won starting berths this fall are Ray Evans of Kansas City, Kan., "Red" Ettinger of Independence, Mo., and Ray Niblo of Dallas, Tex.
At quarterback, behind Ralph Miller, is Harlan Altman of Wellington, a sophomore by virtue of a cracked rib which kept him on the sidelines during the 1940 season.
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Evans' general all-around play has borne out the predictions made for him by sports writers who called him the greatest athlete in the history of Wyandotte high school.
Although he probably will not break into the starting lineup this fall, Joe Crawford of Kansas City, Kan., rates as one of the most promising linemen on the squad. Like Evans, a graduate of Wyandotte high, the 190 pound Crawford is a stand-out blocker.
At tackle, three sophomores are to be found in the first four spots. Right tackle Gene Long, 204 pound Indian, appears slated for stardom once he masters the intricacies of playing the position. A guard up until this season, Long still has a good deal to learn about playing tackle. First replacement at right tackle is Warren Hodges, 212 pounds Lawrence boy.
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In the line, the standout new man has been Bob Githens, who had the big job of trying to fill the shoes left by Don Pierce, unanimous choice for all-Big Six center in 1940. Githens has done an excellent job of line backing and is a good blocker on offense.
Jack Tenenbaum, rugged sophomore from Dayton, Ohio, has been alternating at left tackle in the starting lineup with Steve Meade, a senior. While not consistent, Tenenbaum has played some good ball.
Jayhawks Work To Perfect Running Attack
Work on the running game to go with their passing attack is being concentrated on by the Kansas Jayhawks this week as they prepare for their game with Marquette.
With a bevy of fine ball carriers on hand, the Jayhawks showed in their game with Washington that they can roll up yards on the ground. A muddy field that day limited their passing.
Officers of the History club will be elected at 4:30 tomorrow in room 110 Frank Strong hall. The meeting will be open to all who are interested.
The other two contests have seen the Kansas team fall victim of unfortunate breaks, which resulted in its opponents pushing over touchdowns in the first few minutes of play.
History Club To Elect New Officers Tomorrow
Against Temple, it was a fumble of the opening kickoff. At Nebraska it was a 60 yard return of an intercepted K.U. pass that set the Jayhawks back on their heels.
Thus, trailing early in the game and possessing one of the nation's finest passers, Kansas tourned to the air each time in an effort to get back into the running.
Given the opportunity to play the first quarter or so without any breaks against it, Kansas should show a well-balanced offense, with strength in both its aerial attack and ground game.
Ray Evans, sophomore halfback, continues to look like the best Jayhawk ball lugger, improving with each game. The Kansas City boy hits viciously and has a world of speed.
K. U.'s passing ace, Ralph Miller, also ranks high in the ball carrying department. Miller is a slashing runner, with an especial flair for cutting back.
Although Coach Gwinn Henry's "spinner wing" is the main style of attack used by the Kansas eleven, they may be found in almost any formation in the book at other times. Plays from single wing, double wing, short punt and deep punt are all in the Jayhawk repertoire.
Miller continues to stand out with his play as the man under the center in the "spinner wing." To date he has handled the ball flawlessly at a position which demands perfect timing.
Defense Drill One Side Weak
Yesterday afternoon Coach Gwinn Henry put his varsity gridmen through a stiff workout, emphasizing defensive play. He stated that he believed the weakness in the right side of the line on defense that was brought out in the Nebraska game was due to lack of experience on the part of sophomore linemen, and not to lack of material.
The squad was drilled on defensive fundamentals, including correct playing tactics and shifting to meet unbalanced offensive formations. Both five and six man defensive lines were practiced.
Wayne Replogle, freshman mentor, stated that the freshmen would demonstrate some Marquette plays to the varsity today.
Coach Henry also showed the varsity some new plays, which were developed as a result of a scrimmage held on Monday. It was hoped that these plays would give the team more offensive drive, and that it would be able to offer more of a threat when the ball had been advanced into scoring position.
Moore to Attend Dallas Meeting
The Milwaukee team operates chiefly from a single wing formation, and depends upon deception for the success of its plays.
John Moore, petroleum engineer on the Kansas Geological Survey staff, left yesterday to attend a meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers at Dallas, Tex.
Ping-Pong Tournament Opens Tomorrow in The Union
Pairings in the ping-pong tournament will be announced tomorrow, according to Keith Spalding, chairman of the Student Union Activities board.
All entries in the tournament had to be in late this evening and the pairings will be drawn up tonight. After the announcement of the pairings tournament play will begin immediately, Spalding said.
KU's Dr. Naismith to be Commemorated
New York, Oct. 13 —(UP)—The golden jubilee of basketball will be celebrated during the next six months by a campaign designed to commemorate the name of Dr. James Naismith, its inventor, with a suitable monument at Springfield, Mass.
The celebration begins in Madison Square Garden Nov.19 with a golden jubilee tournament that will conclude on Nov.24.
The nationwide observance will include a drive for the establishment of a basketball hall of fame at Springfield—birthplace of the sport—which will include a museum and a model court.
Four of the country's outstanding amateur basketball teams-20th Century Fox of Hollywood, National A. A. U. champions; Phillips 66 of Bartlesville, Okla.; Legionnaires of Roanoke, Southern and Middle Atlantic champions; and Ohrbach A. A. Metropolitan champions—will participate in the metropolitan division.
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