PAGE FOUR SPORTS UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1940. Phi Gam's Win First Game Rally Nips A.K. Psi In Series Opener For Intramural Title By Clint Kanaga, c'42 In the season's most thrilling game, Phi Gamma Delta staged a brilliant last quarter rally which gathered barely enough points to whip Alpha Kappa Psi 30 to 29. The second game of the championship series will be played at 8 o'clock Monday night. The game was a heartbreaker for the A.K. Psi's who had led the Phi Gam's for over three quarters. Hambric, Phi Gam, opened the scoring with a 1-handed side shot. Johnson, A.K. Psi, retaliated with a difficult setup. McSpadden, Phi Gam, tipped one in and then the Businessmen The Jayhawker basketball team is the best in the state. And by that I not only mean it is better than any other Kansas outfit, but that it is much better in the state than outside the state. This season the Jayhawks have played 13 games within the borders of this fair province and won them all. They have taken eight games at home, three at Topeka's tourney during the Christmas vacation, one at Kansas State, and one at Wichita over Oklahoma. In games outside the state, Kansas has won only three and lost five. Victoria over Nebraska, Iowa State, and Loyola of Chicago have been the only ones turned in away from the home base. With this in mind, the team goes South again today in an effort to break the Sooner jinx and get into the N.C.A.A. tournament next week at Kansas City. It will tangle tomorrow night with A. and M. in Oklahoma City's Municipal auditorium in the rubber game of the series with the Punchers. Kansas downed them by four points here and lost by two at Stillwater. The Aggies won't get into the oil capital until noon tomorrow after a flying trip from New York, but those who know say air travel is soothing and conducive to sleep. The game won't begin until 8:30 so that will give them a few more hours rest on the inner-springs of one of the city's hotels. If Kansas wins this one its season will be extended by at least two games and possibly more. Even if they lost in the first game in the Western playoffs, the Jayhawkers would have to meet in the consolation game the night of the finals. roared. Funck, Cadwalader, and then Funck again, swished long shots from way out as the quarter ended. The second quarter saw the Fijis reduce the A.K. Psi. margin only one point. Halftime found the Alpha Kappa Psi's in front 15 to 12. The A.K. Psi' strengthened their lead by one point as the third quarter ended, and led 24 to 20. Five minutes of the fourth period elapsed before the Psi's could counter against the air-tight defense of the Fijis. In the meantime, the Phi Gam's were making up for lost time. Long and Morris picked up a point piece at the free throw line. Hambric hit a beautiful bank shot and Long executed a Bob Allen jump shot to put the Phi Gam's ahead 26 to 24. Funck tallied on a free throw and followed up with an overhead shot. Morris grabbed the lead again for the Phi Gam's with two charity tosses and Long hit another leaping shot to clinch the contest 30 to 27. "Red" Thompson gave the Fijis a scare in the final minute with a long looping shot from the center of the court. Funck and Johnson both missed easy shots in the last second. Either shot would have won the game for the Psi's. Top stars in a game of stellar performers were Funck, A.K. Psi; Healy and Long, Phi Gam's. Phi Kappa Psi "B" captured the "B" team title by downing Kappa Sigma "B" 21 to 19 in an exciting contest. The box score: PHI GAM'S (30) FG FT PF Hambric, f . 3 0 0 McSpadden, f . 3 2 1 Long, c . 4 1 1 Morris, g . 1 3 2 Healy, g . 1 0 0 Totals ... 12 6 4 A, K FSI (29) FG FT PF Thompson, f ... 1 1 1 Johnson, f ... 2 0 1 Funck, c ... 5 2 2 Huddleston, g ... 2 0 1 Cadwalader, g ... 3 0 1 Total ... 12 3 6 Cagers Leave--post. With a number of other infielders on tap, Getto said that this position is still a big question. Material Inexperienced Totals ...13 3 6 (Continued from page one) Making the trip for Kansas are Trainer Dean Naismith, Co-captains Dick Harp and Don Ebbling, Ralph Miller, Howard Engleman, Bob Allen, Bruce Voran, John Kline, Bob Johnson, T. P. Hunter, Bill Hoggen and Jack Sands. Allen Praises Ebling Kansas headquarters before and after the game will be Hotel King-kade. Don Ebling, forward and co-captain of the basketball team, was given words of praise for his playing during the season by Coach F. C. Allen at an honorary dinner last night given by the Lawrence Co-op club at Weidmann's. Coach Allen commented upon the fact the fact that the diminutive Ebling had not been given a place on the all-star team selections, but that "with all due respects to the other members of the team, Don was the most valuable player on the Kansas team." He added that Ebling had come to the University overshadowed by the fame of his all-American brother, Ray, but that he had earned the right to be called a great player in his own name. DON EBLING W. W. Davis, faculty Big Six representative, spoke after Coach Allen had introduced the members of the squad, and turned the complimentary remarks back toward Doctor Allen when he said, "The reason that Kansas is considered the basketball capital of the United States is because of our coach." The dinner, attended by nearly 100 persons, is an annual affair sponsored by the Co-op club. All men interested in varsity golf are urged to meet at 7:30 Monday night in the "K" room of Robinson gymnasium. Weak Infield Increases Baseball Problem for K. U. By Charles Skidmore, c'41 Building an infield will be the biggest problem that Coach Mike Getto will have to face in the next few weeks, as he seeks to lift the Kansas baseball team out of the cellar of the Big Six. The battery situation is fairly well taken care of already, but according to Getto every position in the infield is wide open. Several weak spots in the infield, combined with a poor hitting attack were chiefly responsible for the bad showing which the Jayhawkers made last season. The baseball aspirants were still confined to the improvised field house under the stadium yesterday afternoon but if the weather continues to get warmer, Getto may have them outside next week. The Kansas coach continued his plea for more prospective ball players, today, although he said that he was confident of a larger turn-out with the coming of better weather conditions. Bukaty Ineligible Frank Bukaty, regular third baseman last season will not be eligible for baseball this year, leaving this spot to be filled. Lanky "Red" Thompson, who played both infield and outfield last spring may find his place in the hot corner. He has the makings and throwing arm of a third sacker, with a lot of peg in his long arm. Another prospect in this department is a newcomer, Oliver Edwards, who played in this spot on the Wilson, Ark. town team. At the short stop position Getto may have a comer in Bob Hunt. Pre-season dope has it that Hunt may be just what is needed at this At second base Getto has a wealth of untrated material. Bob Chilson will be making a bid for this spot. Another possibility is Darrell Haynes, who fielded the (Continued on page five) He's All American --- Jess "Cab" Renick, Oklahoma A. and M.'s great Indian guard, was placed on N.E.A.'s first all-America team this year and will be one of the big noises in the game at Oklahoma City tomorrow night. --- ... when you make Spring Vacation trips by UNION PACIFIC BUS Spend more time at home—spend less for your trip—going by Union Pacific busl Convenient schedules are timed for α quick getaway and α last-minute return, giving you as much time at home as possible. Dollar-saving fares are easy on limited budgets, and controlled heat provides fireside comfort all the way. Phone now for full information. UNION BUS DEPOT 638 Mass. St. Phone 707 UNION PACIFIC STAGES Look at These Low Fares! KANSAS CITY --- $1.20 ST. JOSEPH --- $2.70 OMAHA --- $5.80 SALINA --- $5.05 DENVER --- 16.85 All Round Trip The Overland Wonderland Route --- Intr et first w hough hey wants with appl oints Oth Omega 5 5