THE KANSAN.
VOLUME II.
WON'T FOLLOW
JUDGE GREEN SAYS THE "BIG NINE" ACTION IS ABSURD.
Kanses Would Make Rules of Her Own----To Have Western Association.
The general opinion among those prominent in athletic affairs at the University of Kansas is that the "Big Nine" is going too far in her proposed football reform. However, Kansas will be under no obligations to follow the Chicago conference. Judge Green said yesterday that he was in favor of forming a western association of the following schools that are outside of the "Big Nine": Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma and Missouri. Judge Green also says: "The rules are almost as good as they can be gotten without a considerable elimination of the good points of the game. I am in favor of better officials who are not afraid to disqualify a man for an infraction of the rules. As to the open style of play more accidents have occurred on McCook from the so-called open play than the mass formations. The only casuality that ever happened on our field was caused by a tackle on a wide end run. A Drake University man was tackled so hard by a Kansas man that the heavy fall on the hard ground caused concussion of the brain from which the victim died a few hours later. The action of the "Big Nine" was uncalled for, and I hope the western colleges will pay no attention to their absurd changes."
Kansas stands for pure athletics and a strict enforcement of the rules, but the sentiment of the student body is strongly against such changes as will take all interest from the game.
KANSAS DAY BANQUET.
A Dozen K. U. Republicans Will Attend.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JANUARY 27, 1906.
Ten or a dozen K. U. Republicans will attend the Republican Club Kansas Day banquet at Topeka Monday night. Among those who will go are: Chester Linebach, Ernest Disney, Henry Draper, J. W. Kayser, and a number of other prominent republican students in the law school. W. E. Broadie represents the University with the toast "Kansas."
Theta Party.
Kappa Alpha Theta entertained with their spring party last night. Over eighty couples attended. The music for the program of twenty dances was furnished by Kelly's ten piece orchestra from Kansas City.
Refreshments consisting of chicken salad, coffee, sandwiches and pickles were served when the program was half over.
The programs, plain white with gold monogram on the out side, were given out by Iva Spaulding and Helen Perkins. In the receiving line were Helen Adler, Hedwig Berger, Caroline Doubleday, Margaret Philbrook, Gertrude Reid, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Abbott. Prof. Hodder and his wife led the grand march.
The out-of-town guests present were: Agnes Casebeer, Independence; Inez Grant, Miss Baldridge, Miss Brainbridge, Mrs. Laird, Mr. and Mrs. Berger, Homer Berger, Misses Grace and Julia Berger, Ray Rych and Betty Ingram from Kansas City, Kitty Harrison Mrs. Dewey, Mrs. Tuttle from Topeka.
A Mock Heroic.
The race was over. The hero laid a hand that trembled with mingled relief and physical exhaustion on his aching brow to dispel the mist that was gathering before his eyes. Then he turned to his faithful steed, "Corbizon, my faithful, we have eluded their vigilance at every turn through these last days of mingled despair and weariness; we have kept long night vigils together to outwit them; we have passed through the ordeal of today in safety—due to you alone. It is over and we are saved, my Corbizon." He sat upright and drew a long breath. With a last look of gratitude and affection he crammed the pony into his deepest pocket and left the class room.
No Grades This Term.
Registrar Foster said today that under no circumstances would any grades be issued from the office this term. In the case of a double flunk students will be notified, but in any other case the student must wait until spring to learn his standing.
The next number of the University News Bulletin will be devoted to the work of the High School Visitor.
K'S AWARDED.
Football Men Get Sweaters as Fast as Accounts are Settled.
Manager Lansdon cut the "Gordian Knot" this morning by giving out the football sweaters awarded by the Athletic Association. It was planned to have a meeting and formally award the great "K's," but the men did not all turn in their suits as soon as they should. This made the delay so great that it was finally thought best to give them their sweaters as soon as they turned in and settled their board bills. Donald, Rouse and Angney were the first to get their "K" sweaters this morning. The sweaters are the best that money can buy. They are red with the usual blue "K." Manager Lansdon said: "It was hoped that the men would be able to turn in their suits early so that a mass meeting could be held and the "K's" awarded in the usual formal manner. This arrangement was made so that the men would get the benefit of their sweaters immediately."
"Job" White is as proud of his as a boy with his first pair of suspenders. His roommate says he doubts if he will pull it off at night when he goes to bed.
Exchange Concert.
The K. U. Mandolin club, in addition to several extensive tours this season, has scheduled exchange concerts with Missouri University Glee club, which is to appear in Fraser Hall Tuesday, February 6. This is one of the best glee clubs in the country, and will no doubt give a highly interesting program.
The K. U. Mandolin club's Missouri tour will extend from February 20 to 25 inclusive, and will include Columbia, Mexico, Hannibal, and Quincy, Illinois.
NUMBER 34
Prof. Barber Entertains.
Prof. M. F. Barber of the Botany department entertained the Graduate Club at his home Friday night. A feature of the meeting was a paper by the professor himself on "Anti Toxins."
Some inconvenience to students was caused by the closing of the Oread Cafe a part of this week on account of the death of Mrs. Beatty's brother.
M. S. U. RETIRES MCLEAN.
Proved That the Missouri Coach Hired Player.
John F. McLean, athletic coach of M. S. U., has been retired as it was proven that he hired Ackerson, the star fullback of the Missouri team in '04. The coach had such a hold on the students that practically the whole football, track and baseball teams have declared their intention of going on a strike unless Hetherington is also deposed. Hetherington has a position similar to that which Dr. Naismith holds here. He has always stood for pure athletics but the student body has not stood with him as the student body here stands by the Chancellor and the athletic board. McLean is a good track coach, but he never developed anything like a successful football team. The candidates of the track team here are much interested in the outcome of the situation at M. S. U.
WE CAN WIN.
Kansas Never Had Better Prospects for a Track Team.
The track men worked out this afternoon from 2:30 to 6 o'clock. The distance men went down on McCook and ran a few laps. The sprinters contented themselves with the gymnasium. Much has been said of the prospects of beating Missouri in the Convention Hall meet. The facts of the case are that we have the material to develop a strong track team when men can train out on McCook fiield, but at present, the only events in which the new men can work out are the pole vault and high jump. We must have new men in the sprints, and unless the weather is warm enough to hold tryouts on McCook field, there will be no means of finding out the abilities of the new men. Meyers has ten second speed but will not be able to try out on account of his knee. Wm. Miller, Finch and Commons have not yet appeared to work out. If we intend to defeat the crack Missouri team, it is time to begin in earnest.
Vesper Service.
The usual monthly vesper service will be held tomorrow at 4 p. m. in the chapel. An excellent musical program will be rendered and Dr. Wilber will speak.
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