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Daily hansan
58th Year. No. 41
LAWRENCE. KANSAS
Sports
Friday, Nov. 11, 1960
Hawks Face Balanced Attack by Colorado Buffs
By Bill Sheldon
The Golden Buffaloes of Colorad face the Jayhawkers tomorrow in their first appearance as a Kansas Homecoming foe.
The Hawkers will be doubly vengeful as they try to regain some of their honor lost last season when they were humbled by a sharp shooting Colorado passing attack 14-27 in Boulder.
This effective aerial game is still
Bill Bridges
Frosh-Varsity Game Tonight
Tonight in Allen Field House the 1960-61 Kansas Jayhawker basketball team will be on display for the first time this season.
The varsity will meet the freshmen at 7 p.m.
There has been only one time when the freshmen have beaten their older counterparts. This was in the 1956 game. This first year squad was lead by the fabulous Wilt Chamberlain.
Last year the game went to the varsity cagers. They eased past the KU yearlings 67-55. The game, which featured a high spirited but over matched frost team against a freely substituting varsity, drew an enthusiastic crowd of 3,500 fans.
The probable starting line-ups for tonight's freshman-varsity contest are:
Varsity Position Freshmen
Hightower F Gwinner
Correll F Linhardt
Bridges C Baker
Gardner G Redwood
Ketchum G Gibson
with the Buffs, but they have added new threat in a solid running attack. These two factors plus a rugged defensive line should give XU its best test in conference play hus far.
Kansas will also be trying to protect its all-time advantage over the visitors. The series, which dates back to 1902, has been a close-fought rivalry. The Kansas teams have won nine, lost eight and tied twice.
Colorado has twenty-seven returning lettermen. The Buff team is timing for its first conference championship.
Good Ground Attack
Known to have a fine passing attack. Colorado coach Everett "Sonny" Grandelius is trying to develop another means of penetration. This was necessary to avoid the apposition concentrating its defenses against an all-passing attack.
The main reason for the high respect teams have for the Colorado passing is their junior quarterback Gale Weidner. This 180-pounder led the Big Eight in passing last season, was eighth in league scoring and was selected to the All-Big Eight squad.
Weidner got off to a slow start this season because of a hip injury. But, as the Hawkers face him in Memorial Stadium he should be ready to resume his performance of last year's game when he completed 10 of 17 throws for three touchdowns and 126 yards.
Although Weidner has been out of action much of this season, the Buff reserves have been equally effective.
--far superior to that of the Jay-
hawkers.
Colorado receivers ranked fourth and fifth in the league last season. They were end Gary Henson and halfback Dave Rife.
Hildebrand Top Receiver
This season Jerry Hildebrand has taken the pass reception lead. He is followed by Chuck McBride and Rife.
The overall picture for the Buffers at the end positions is as good as any team in the league, and probably
The mainstay of the Colorado line, which averages 206 pounds per man is All America guard candidate Joe Romig. Like Weidner, Romig won all-league honors last season.
Tom Wilscam, 190-pound senior,
is the starting right guard. Two
other 190-pounders, Ken Vardell and
Mike Wurst are the alternates at
this position.
--closed as Wilt Chamberlain — was given a year-old automobile valued at $1,500 after trade-in.
Bill Scribner is the regular center for the Buffaloes.
The Colorado line is especially tough at the tackle position.
Bruising 215-pound Chuck Pearson is the starting left tackle. He has been cited for his excellent defensive play this season.
The other tackle position is just as well manned with 225-pound Bill Eurich. Again, this Colorado lineman is considered to be treemendous on the defensive front wall. Jim Perkins at 230 pounds and Dan Grimm at 215 pounds are used as reserves.
Behind this powerful array of linemen is a fine corps of running halfbacks who have performed well for Colorado.
Jerry Steffen, 185 pounds, and Ed Coleman, 175 pounds, are the probable starters. They rank second and third respectively in Buffalo ground gaining.
Jon Mars, 165 pounds, and NCAA 400- yard champion Ted Woods, 190 pounds, are the leading reserve half-backs for the Buffs.
Weiss Leads Scorers
The fullback position has been another pleasant surprise for the Colorado coaches. The leading Buff ball-carrier is Chuck Weiss.
Weiss, a 210-pound senior, has been a regular for three seasons, but has just begun to show the outstanding ability which has vaulted him to the scoring lead on the team and a four yard per carry average.
The Colorado Buffalooes tomorrow can all but eliminate the Jayhawker's hopes of sneaking off with the conference championship while enhancing their own chances for a trip to a bowl game.
Shock of Probation Gone-Effect to Come
The initial shock of the NCAA's decision to place Kansas on probation has worn off, but the disappointments and the effect on KU's sports program are yet to come.
The NCAA executive council's ban was for two years in basketball and one year in football.
Dr. Wescoe branded the decision something that would come from "a Star Chamber proceeding." He said that the proceedings were beyond judicial process as the accused has no opportunity to see the witnesses and accuser.
A week before the decision the Big Eight coaches at Kansas City had voted unanimously that Kansas was the outstanding team in the conference.
University officials — notably Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe and A.C. (Dutch) Lonborg, athletic director — claimed that neither the University nor its representatives had committed a breach of NCAA rules.
The football probation of one year deprived the Jayhawks of an almost sure trip to the Orange Bowl. But the basketball ban was even moreiolting.
The probation in basketball was based on an illegal method of inducing a 1957 basketball player to stay here. The player — since disclosed as Wilt Chamberlain — was given a year-old automobile valued at $1,500 after trade-in.
The ban in football was on two counts. First, for talking to players of other member NCAA schools without informing the directors and second, for a flight to the All Star game in the summer of 1959 by Bert Coan with Bud Adams, wealthy Houston oilman.
Both Coan and Adams have denied that the trip had anything to do with recruiting Coan to Kansas and that Coan paid his own way.
Football Coach Jack Mitchell said that the probation might have a bad effect on the team if it destroyed morale. He said the reason Kansas has enjoyed such success this season was because of great desire and spirit.
The probation prohibits Kansas from participating in any post-season action and television games during the years penalized.
In basketball, the harder hit of the two, Coach Dick Harp said that his players all like the game a lot and would not let the probation stop them from performing at peak capacity.
Kansas was the first school in NCAA history to be hit on counts in two major sports at one sitting of the Council.
McCARTNEY . . . . and friend
McCartney Totes 'The Bird' for KU
By Bill Sheldon
Forty-five pounds of aluminum piping, wood and velvet rest on the shoulders of Kansas City, Mo. junior, money at every Kansas athletic event.
McCartney is the person who has the "enjoyable" task of wearing the famous Javhawker.
The colorful blue, yellow and red "bird" which is valued at close to $1500 is an inferno on hot afternoons, but warm for the late season football zames.
Loses Seven Pounds
McCartney said he lost seven pounds during the scorcher this season against Texas Christian.
The Kansas City speech major is wearing the "bird" for the second year. He took over from Ed Cooper from Hinsdale, Ill., last year.
The costume was first seen strutting about during Kansas football and basketball struggles in 1952. It has become a source of enjoyment for both children and alumni ever since.
McCartney said children want to have their picture taken with the living exemplification of the mythical Kansas mascot. He says alums are also interested in talking to him about the tradition behind the costume.
Began as Publicity Stunt
The idea for the man-sized Jayhawker started as a publicity stunt for the Union Book Store eight years ago. The idea was so popular it was requested that the "bird" be worm at athletic contests to aid in building school spirit.
Being the first mascot of its type in the country, KU's Jayhawker quickly became well-known. The
Big 8 Cross Country Meet Tomorrow
The fourth annual Big Eight cross country conference meet will be held tomorrow on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Okla.
only other mascot similar is at Iowa State.
the costume which will be seen aiding Kansas cheerleaders tomorrow was first used in the opening game of the 1958 football season.
The original "bird" was too worm, and had to be repaired. A Lawrence upholsterer did the job, and the spirit of Kansas once more had bright colors to show to such audiences as the nationally televised game this year with Syracuse.
Rigid Requirements
McCartney, who fits the physical requirements (the wearer cannot be over five feet ten inches tall and has to have less than size ten feet to fit the costume), said of the opportunity to wear the "bird." "It fills me with great pride and dignity to wear the mascot of the teams. It is a real thrill to be such an important representative of the University."
McCartney cited one instance last season when he was attacked while wearing the Jayhawker. It was at the Nebraska game. Because of the rain, he said he had to enter the stadium late and was rushed by a large group of Cornhusker rooters. The loyal assistance of KU students saved both McCartney and the fabled "bird" from injury.
In telling of the history of the mascot, McCartney spoke of two other attempts to dismantle KU's mascot.
In 1957 a Colorado fraternity stole the "bird." It was returned—C.O.D.
The other near mishap was at Missouri. After the game, which KU won in the closing moments, some Missouri students charged the "bird." Thanks to alert action taken by the KU Band, not a feather was plucked.
A constant source of enjoyment for children, alums and students; a wonderful opportunity for John McCartney, the Jayhawker seen along the sidelines is not yet a long-lived tradition on Mt. Oread, but is one that will never be forgotten either by those who wear it or those who see it.