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By Bill Sheldon
Kansas' up and down basketball squad travels to Oklahoma Saturday to open its defense of the Big Eight Conference title.
There is a full schedule of conference games Saturday to officially open the championship chase which, if the annual Christmas tournament meant anything, should be close.
At this time Kansas State must be considered the favorite. The Wildcats, with a 9-2 record, are ranked seventh in the nation on the latest United Press International rankings.
The K-State victory in the tourney, although in an overtime win over the mistake-prone Jayhawkers, was a fair example of the Wildcats strength against Big Eight competition.
But the pre-season favorite was KU and in the eyes of coach Dick Harp, his team still should be considered as the top conference squad.
If the 18th rated Jayhawkers can come home from their two game swing through Oklahoma undefeated they will be off to a much better start than last season when it took a tremendous second semester finish to tie for the title.
The first meeting of the Hawkers and the 'Cats will be Jan. 20 in Lawrence.
KU vs. K-State Jan. 20
The other Big Eight teams, too, appear to have good balance. Iowa State, Oklahoma and possibly Colorado have a good chance to wrest league domination from the Sunflower teams.
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Colorado has Surprise Team
Although the Golden Buffaloes finished seventh in the tourney, they have wonderful physical potential. Led by flashy Wilky Gilmore Colorado will meet Iowa State in their conference opener.
The Cyclones finished fourth in the holiday tournament and are tied for 20th in the nation on the UPI poll. The early schedule favors the Cyclones as-they meet some of the weaker teams and this may be a factor in getting them off to a start sufficient to challenge for a top spot.
Oklahoma faces KU, K-State and Colorado in its first three games. If Oklahoma can pull a few upsets it could bid for a first division finish.
Nebraska Picked Last
Oklahoma State, now playing faster basketball may be a threat as soon as it can reduce its mechanical mistakes. The Cowpokes open against Kansas State and then KU.
Nebraska, although picked last in the pre-season poll, may be capable of influencing the final standings.
Missouri has two of the most feared individuals in the area in Charles Henke and Joe Scott. But if Tiger coach Sparky Stalcup can find a third scorer Missouri could finish higher.
The only team which seems to be all but eliminated from league title contention is the Missouri Tigers.
So, although KU and K-State lead the pack in overall ability there will be no end to the surprises before the championship is decided in March.
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FRATERNITY A — Sigma Alpha Epsilon vs Phi Kappa Theta, 4:15 — Alpha Tau Omega vs Sigma Chi, 5:15 — Triangle vs Delta Upsilon, 6:15.
Basketball Schedule
The intramural basketball schedule for Friday is:
INDEPENDENT A — Pearson vs Jolliffe, 6:15.
INDEPENDENT B — Navy vs Ringers, 4:15 — Cibabs vs Ace Pearson. 4:15 — Concordia vs Battenfeld. 5:45 — Slugs vs Joseph R. Pearson. 5:45.
INDEPENDENT C — Medics vs Hucksters. 6:30 — Jim Beam vs Zoology. 6:30 — Liahona vs Templin. 7:15 — Cowards vs Delta Functions. 7:15.
ATOs Roll Over Phi Kappa Theta
Alpha Tau Omega continued to widen the scoring gap after bursting ahead early in the first quarter to defeat Phi Kappa Theta 56-24, in the first night of intramural basketball following the holiday vacation.
Thursday, Jan. 5. 1961
In the other Fraternity "A" division game Sigma甲 edged Delta Upsilon 43-36. Triangle forfeited to Tau Kappa Epsilon.
The Bo-Jets downed the Tortfeasors, 53-37, in the only Independent "A" division contest.
In Fraternity "C" games Sigma Chi No. 4 beat Phi Gamma Delta No. 43-12, while Sigma Alpha Epsilon No. 4 downed Phi Gamma Delta No. 3, 29-11. In one of the lowest scoring games of the night Beta Theta Pi No. 5 beat Theta Tau 19-17.
The Betas also won in one of the highest scoring games as Beta No. 2 defeated Phi Delta Theta No. 4, 69-8.
Sigma Chi No. 1 beat Delta Upsilon No. 3, 51-15 and Sigma Chi No.
5 downed Phi Delti No. 5. 27-22.
There were two four forfeits: Sigma Nu No. 2 over Alpha Epsilon Psi Phi Gam No. 5 over Phi Kappa Psi No. 3, Sigma Nu No. 1 over Delta Chi and Delta Upsilon on Phi Shi.
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FRATERNITY B
First Division
Sigma Nu ... 2-0
Triangle ... 2-0
Phi Delta Theta ... 1-0
Phi Kappa Psi ... 1-1
Lambda Chi Alpha ... 0-1
Phi Kappa Theta ... 0-2
Tau Kappa Epsilon ... 0-2
Second Division
Theta Chi ... 2-0
Sigma Chi ... 2-0
Delta Sigma Phi ... 1-1
Delta Tau Delta ... 1-1
Beta Theta Pi ... 0-1
Sigma Pi ... 0-1
Delta Chi ... 0-2
Third Division
Alpha Tau Omega ... 2-0
Phi Gamma Delta ... 1-0
Kappa Sigma ... 1-1
Phi Kappa Alpha ... 1-1
Phi Kappa Tau ... 0-1
Kappa Alpha Psi ... 0-2
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Fourth Division
Sigma Alpha Epsilon ... 2-0
Delta Upsilon ... 2-0
Sigma Phi Epsilon ... 1-1
Alpha Phi Alpha ... 1-1
Acacia ... 0-2
Alpha Kappa, Lambda ... 0-2
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