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KU basketball coach Dick Harp said today he was pleased with the performance of the Jayhawks in winning their first two games but expressed concern as to the team's defense against its next opponent, St. John's of Brooklyn.
Harp Praises Jayhawk Play in Opening Games
The Jayhawks meet the New York team at 5 p.m. (Lawrence time) Friday in Madison Square Garden.
"I'm pleased with such things as Dee Ketchum's performance against Northwestern, the play of Bill Bridges in the Texas Tech game, and the overall team depth and fine showing of Wayne Hightower." Harp said. "However, we must solve several basic problems if we are to defeat top teams like St. John's."
Harp said his main problems are the uncertain Kansas defense, a frequently disorganized offense and a weakness in rebounding. He also mentioned what he called "excessive mechanical mistakes" in the Texas Tech game.
Although the Jayhawker practice this week has been abbreviated because of traveling, Harp has stressed the importance of rugged play near the basket.
"We have not been doing a good job of blocking and if emphasis is placed on it now, it should improve our rebounding. This is an especially good time to improve this phase of our game since it appears that it will take a good rebounding team to beat St. John's," he said.
Harp said the Redmen team is one that likes to run. He said the most important thing the Jayhawks can do is to organize their offense all the time rather than just occasionally as they have done so far.
"I'm not positive, but I do not expect St. John's to have a very good defense," Harp said.
St. John's was rated 10th on the most recent United Press International rankings and has been rated the top team in the East.
The Redmen are led by All America Tony Jackson. At 6-4 Jackson is considered to have all the shots necessary to lead Coach Joe Lapchick's squad to a high position in the nation.
Another St. John's standout is the 6-10 center, LeRoy Ellis. Last year as a sophomore Ellis had an outstanding year in the pivot position.
Other St. John's regulars will be Ivan Kovac, 5-10 guard, Willie Hall, 6-4, at forward and either Kevin Loughery, 6-3, or Don Budks, 5-10, at the other guard position.
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The KU-St. John's contest in Madison Square Garden Friday will be the first game of a basketball triple-header.
The Jayhawk tilt will start at 5 p.m. Lawrence time and will be carried over eight stations through the facilities of the KU Sports Network with Tom Hedrick, network director, describing the play. Broadcasting the game in this area will be stations KUOK, KMBC, KJAY, WIBW, KSAL and WREN.
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LOS ANGELES — (UPI) — The Los Angeles Rams set a National Football League single-game scoring record when they trounced the old Baltimore Colts, 70-27, on Oct. 22, 1950.
St. John's Whips Bridgeport,109-59
St. John's, of Brooklyn, last night won its second game of the season. The Redmen, ranked 10th on the United Press International weekly poll, whipped Bridgeport 109-59.
Last Saturday they clubbed Army, 69-49, in their opening contest. Tony Jackson, St. John's All-America candidate, scored 24 points hitting for 11 of 13 field goal attempts in the rout of Bridgeport.
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