University Daily Kansan
Friday, September 29, 1972
2
S
Commissioners Oppose Betting on Team Sports
--and increase the possibility of scandal," CarolVance, president of the NDAA, told a news conference.
NEW YORK (AP)—The commissioners of five major professional sports leagues, in an unprecedented move, Thursday joined to state their opposition to proposed legalization of gam
Each man had previously stated his individual opposition but the joint announcement by the two heads was heads was the first of its kind.
The executives—Pete Roelez of the National Football League; Bowie Kahn of major league teams; Eric McGinn of the National Basketball Association; Robert Carlson of the American Basketball Association, and Don O'Neill of the National Hockey League representing Commissioner Clarence Campbell—received the award for best national attorney. Attorneys Association (NDAA).
"WE ARE convinced that legal gambling will ruin the integrity of team sports, place teams under a cloud of suspicion
"From our investigations into origination that there is no reason to believe the syndicates would welcome localizexed gambling as a bedrock of gaming."
Vance, district attorney for Houston, said his organization's members overwhelmingly voted to extend the legal extension of legal gambling.
The NDAA executive said he did not believe legal gambling was a matter of the number of people it took to set up. The NDAA had said it did not be fair because most people who bet couldn't win, so they won. The money be due is taken.
ROZELLE SAID the NFL spent $200,000 every year in making sure there were no suspicions about the games. He also said legislation to
legalize gambling would create a growing population of bettors
"This is one area," said Rozelle, "where the league, owners and the Players complete agreement in their own way."
William Cahn, district attorney for New York's Nassau County, run the off-Track Betting Corp., run by New York City, was forced to leave because it was a place to send small bets they did not want.
Kunn said legalization would give organized crime a chance to people who betray, who otherwise, would not have been interested or protected.
"The illegal bookmaker will not be put out of business by legalization," Kuhn said. "On the contrary, he will compete with businesses and other advantages, but does not rebate. He will benefit from tax-free profits and his customers from tax-free wins."
The University of Kansas freshman football team, teammate and coach of four members to the varsity, will open its 1972 season Friday afternoon against the University Missouri freshmen in Columbia.
Frosh to Open Against MU
Freshman coach Dick Foster, commenting on the effect of the new ruling on the freshman batting team, said the ruling would hurt the freshman team but would create a "fantastic opportunity" for the freshmen playing on the variety. He held out Scott McMichael, quarterback; Bob Swift, placeckier; and Steve Taylor and Kurt Knopf, defense hacks, in a game against Florida State.
Foster will be starting Jud Mitchell at quarterback and Robbie Williams at center on the backfield on the freshman team. Mitchell, 6-1 and 181 pounds, is from Wellington who is of former KU coach Jack Mitchell.
The Missouri freshman team is under a new coach this year,
The University of Oklahoma freshman team is predicted to be the powerhouse in the conference this season. The university best recruiting years ever.OU
adding more difficulties for the KU freshmen. KU has not scouted Missouri for the game despite the team's poor record of the wishbone since the MU varsity is running the wishbone this year. Foster said he thought the offense in this situation had little advantage over the defense.
Foster said he did not think KU's record would be much better than last years 0-4 record, but he said that KU's athletic department was not designed to emphasize freshman games as well.
will be using five freshmen on the varsity this year, adding to the depth of the OU varsity team.
Golf Tourney Is Scheduled
The first Big Eight women's
wrestling tournament was
Saturday at Ames, Iowa,
according to Sharron Drydale,
women's intercollegiate program.
The Big Eight Invitational Tournament is the only meet for women during the fall season, but will be held during the spring.
Last Class Until Spring Starts This Week Sat. 9-11:30 a.m.
Our Regular Public Course
EVELYN WOOD READING DYNAMICS
Downstairs at The Sound-Hillcrest Shopping Center
925 Iowa Phone 843-6424
Oakson Is Football's Small Man
By DON PFANNENSTIEL
BY DONI PANKSHELL
Kansan Sports Writer
Who said there is no place for the small man in college football? Tommy Oakson, University of Wisconsin, beaker, has proved there is.
Oakson, a senior from Lawrence, who stands only 5'-8'' and weighs 185 pounds, has been a familiar face on the KU defense.
At Lawrence High School Oakson was not an outstanding player. But now he is a starting player for a major college team.
When he enrolled at KU Oakson tried out for the freshman football team.
Use Kansan Classified
Linebacker Oakson a Team Leader.
"THE BEST I ever hoped for as a freshman was to make the traveling squad. But things were going well," assignment in the second game."
Oakson thinks his size is a detriment, especially when playing outside linebacker.
"I would have liked to play at Colorado State, but, again, I was not recruited by them because of my size," he said.
he always wanted to play college football.
"It's hard to see over the linenet, but I try to compensate by just doing my assignment and getting the job done," he said.
much because I was behind Mike Cerne who was an all-stater," he said.
... in third year on defense . . .
As a sophomore Oksak played middle linebacker. He said his size was a slight advantage there because he could hide low where the opposition couldn't see him, and he would much rather play defenses.
OAKSON, WHOSE older brother Steve played football at Colorado State University, said
"As a sophomore in high school I played a little at the backfill position, but I didn't get to play."
At the end of last season Oakson was awarded the Jayhawk Trophy for being the most inspirational player on the team.
Receiving the trophy was one of Oakson's three great moments as a football player.
"After my last game as a second round starter, the game ball game from coach Ai Woolard. On the ball the coach had written '100 per cent,'"
Oakson said another great moment came when KU beat Kansas State at Manhattan two years ago.
OAKSON THINKS this year's Jayhawk squad is better than it has been in the past two seasons.
"This year we have a great bunch of seniors, plus some great junior fellows. Our seniors and sophomores are working more closely this year.
The little linebacker feels that KU can finish 4-3 in the Big Eight.
"We can beat Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Missouri, and maybe even one of the remaining 'big three,'" he said.
Oakson said that he had no unusual attitude going into each game.
"When I make a good play I get excited but I keep kind of quiet about it. The Friday before the game I try not to think about it. It doesn't matter, mentally ready Saturday morning," Oakson said.
AMERICAN FAMILY
INSURANCE
AUTO HOME HEALTH LIFE
MEMBER OF AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
CLUB
Robert H. Stewart
901 Kentucky Suite 303A
843-6591
Let's get together and talk about life.
And because so much depends on you, the guarantee of life insurance makes good sense.
The Sanctuary Presents SHINE
Brighten Up Your Night . . . with SHINE
A PRIVATE CLUB
There will be a Jam Session Wednesday, October 4,
beginning at 8:30 p.m. Interested musicians should call Ace Johnson at 843-0540, for reservations.
Like those wonderful years when you'll have the time to do just what you want.
Shine will be packing them in again this weekend. They will be playing until the wee hours of the morning. It's beautiful music, with fantastic acoustics.
9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
No Reservations
The University of Kansas women's team team will take on Haskell Junior College Saturday in a dual meet at Haskell.
Last week, the team defeated Kansas State in a dual match. 8-1 KU won five singles matches and two doubles matches, while losing one singles match.
Memberships Available
Match Slated For Women
Directly Above the Stables
Back by Popular Demand
Members and Guests Only
Clean, crisp lines... no gingerbread ... this is our story for fall. We let the fabric and tailoring speak for your good taste and don't rely on frills. Just good solid fashion ... broad lapels, deep vent, and a nice, easy, fluid shape to the garment. Stop in today and try on our look ... see if it doesn't suit your taste.
Clean, crisp lines . . . no gingerbread . .
Town Shop traditional wear for men
Senior Blast-Off Party Tonight, Fri., Sept. 29 8-12 p.m. RED DOG INN FREE BEER
MUSIC By Cargoe FREE to Senior Class Card Holders
($2.00 for non-members) Class cards on sale at the door