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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1941
Sports Slants By Clint Kanaga
THE BIG SIX ROUND-UP
Nothing is certain in collegiate football until the final tally is in the scorebook. That is why there is why there is such a nation-wide interest in gridiron results.
Pre-season team ratings often withstand a tough assignment and yet, so often is there a reversal in these predictions. Stanford, Rose Eowl champions of 1941 and exponents of the revived "T" formation, were selected for the cellar position in the Pacific Coast conference last season by the dopesters, and yet when the season opened nothing indicated that Stanford should rate any higher than last place.
Three Bid for National Honors
This year three Big Six squads, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Missouri are blessed with a wealth of material, and each stands a good chance. of gaining national fame. There is no reason why each shouldn't be rated as each has the potential strength.
Nebraska, champions of the Bix Six nine times in the last 13 years, are top favorites with several regulars returning to mold a team around. Stars back from last year's first eleven are Vike Francis, fullback; Fred Preston; end; and Clarence Herndon, tackle. Add to this two Rose Bowl heroes, Allen Zikmund, halfback, and George Abel, guard; a sophomore passing sensation in Howard DeBus; and five other veterans. The Cornhuskers loam as repeaters.
Now glance at the Columbia set-up. Missouri has the greatest all-around squad strength of any Big Six school. The loss of Paul Christman, All-American, will not be felt too noticeably with backs of the caliber of Harry Ice, Mike Popovich, Bob Steuber, Don Reece, Maurice Wade and Harold Adams. Toss in Darold Jenkins, the best center in the valley; two fine guards, four good tackles and last season's popular ends, Dick Lister and Don Greenwood. Here is a team which is capable of beating everyone in the conference.
Oklahoma Looks Best at Present
Dewey Luster takes over the coaching reins at Oklahoma and should take up where Stidham left off, which wasn't bad at all—one championship and two runner-ups in the last three years. With three truly outstanding backs returning in Orv Mathews, Marv Whited, and Jack Jacobs, and a flock of sophomore ball-handlers coming up to the varsity, Luster's "A" formation should be something to watch. Add to this the best pair of tackles in the Midwest, Howie Teeter and Roger Eason, and a gigantic star guard in "Fats" Harris. Oklahoma should be close to the top of the heap when the season closes.
Three "Dark Horses"
This leaves the three "dark horse" teams of the league, Ray Donel's Iowa Staters, Hobbs Adam's Kansas Aggies, and the 'spinner wing' outfit from Lawrence. Anyone of this trio may have a highly successful season with the other two receiving hectic results. With powerhouses scheduled to roll out of Norman, Lincoln, and Columbia, its a cinch that not more than one of the remaining three can succeed.
Kansas State will depend upon plunging Kent Duwe and triple threater Bill Quick with a host of sophomores in the supporting cast. Frank Barnhart, end; Ed Huff, guard; and Don Shaffer, center are expected to shoulder the line burden.
Mark down Royal Lohry of Iowa State as the brightest spot in the Cyclone attack. Bill Barger at tackle and LaVerne Lewis at guard should rate all-star mention before the season is over. The boys from Ames will be tough.
If a question mark line can develop before the season is too far gone, Kansas will be rough. In Ralph Miller, a clever, versatile quarterback; and "Hub" Ulrich, defensive star at end, the Jayhawkers have two top-notchers. The Kansas reserve strength will be the low and the schedule one of the hardest. However, if six sophomore starters come through, Gwinn Henry will again be on the football map.
Nothing short of a miracle or another "Tommy" Johnson could boost Kansas or for that matter, Iowa State or the Aggies into the championship role. However, stranger things have happened in football.
Allen Schedules Kickoff Speech At William Jewell
Dr. Forrest C. Allen has been invited to speak at a "kick-off" banquet at William Jewell College Thursday, Sept. 25, the evening before the opening football game.
Dr. Allen has many friends in the Missouri conference, for between 1912 and 1919 he coached the Warrensburg State Teachers, winning seven conference basketball titles in as many years and groomed one undefeated football eleven. The banquet is being sponsored by the William Jewell Student Council. Dr. Allen's subject will be "What Price Victory."
Two Kansas Alumni Join Hospital Staff
Dr. Ronald Vetter is the new staff physician; and team physician for this school year. Baird and Vetter are both graduates of the University of Kansas 1940.
Dr. Glenn H. Baird, who was on the staff of the Watkins Memorial Hospital this summer will continue in his position this fall.
Gridmen To Ease Off Tomorrow With Practice Under Lights; Head For Philadelphia Thursday
Another junior in the second backfield unit, Don Pololl, turned in some sparkling bits of ball carrying. The elusive Topeka boy usually was good for from 7 to 12 yards each time he carried the ball.
Alumni Game Reveals Several New Prospects
A smooth rolling offense at this early stage of the campaign is the most cheering aspect for University of Kansas football fans as the opening game of the season for the Jayhawks Friday night with Temple draws near.
Ray Evans, sophomore left half-back, looked like the hardest running Jayhawk back in many years. Sweeping around from his wingback spot, Evans slashed off tackle for the varsity's first two touch-downs. Fast as a streak, Evans generates a world of power when he runs.
Also impressive was Ed Linquist, junior fullback. Linquist burst through the center of the line on one play and cutting toward the sideline got away for a 45-yard gain. He chalked up one of the varsity's six touchdowns on a line smash.
Evan's running mate, Ray Niblo, also showed to advantage and accounted for one of the touchdowns. The Jayhawkers' ace quarterbock, Ralph Miller, was used sparingly during the evening and his play was overshadowed by that of the other backfield men.
In their 40-7 victory over a team of former K.U. stars and members of the freshman squad, the varsity gridders demonstrated scoring punch both on steady marches and from long range. Twice, Don Ettinger, sophomore fullback, was shaken loose for touchdown jaunts of 50 yards or better. The blocking for Ettinger was exceptional on both runs.
Miller, however, did his usual standout job of handling the ball in Gwinn Henry's 'spinner wing' offense, while he was in the game. Miller's faking adds much to the deceptiveness of the system.
Little opportunity to get a slant on the defensive ability of the first
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Passing Kicking Stressed
Jayhawk gridmen clashed this afternoon in the last strenuous practice of the week before entraining for Philadelphia Thursday where Friday night they will meet Ray Morrison's highly regarded Owls in Temple Stadium in the opening game of the year.
A light practice session will be held under the lights at Haskell stadium tomorrow night so that the Kansans may become more accustomed to nocturnal football. Two opponents, Temple and Marquette, will be played at night this fall. One of Strongest
In Temple the Jayhawks will be engaging one of the strongest teams in the East this season. The Owl aerial attack is built around 'Handy Andy' Tomasic. Temple triple-threat star who is bidding for All-American honors. With 'Rifling' Ralph Miller pitching for the Jayhawks and To-masic doing the pass-hurting for the Owls, one of the outstanding air battles of the season should develop Friday night.
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Sports Powwow To Be Held Thursday
The University womens' Sports Pow wow will be staged at 4:30 Thursday afternoon in Robinson gymnasium under the auspices of the W. A. A.
The Pow wow is held annually to acquaint University women with the sports in which they may participate. Lura Smith, president of this group, will be in charge of the program and present the awards to the last year's winners in the different fields.
All University women whether of an independent or organized house are invited. Independent students living in unorganized houses are urged to attend and be placed in one of the independent groups.
Last year's winners included: fall horseshoes, Watkins Hall; tennis singles, Mary Beth Dodge, Kappa; archery, Betty Lou Current, Chi Omega; hand ball, Evelyn Herrman, I. W. W.; volley ball, all University winner was I. W. W.; organized house winner, Kappa Kappa Gamma; basketball, Corbin Hall,
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