Monday, Oct. 24, 1960 University Daily Kansan
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Small Boys Are Awed by Hawks At Ark. City Field
Mike happily said, "It's the greatest to have KU here. Wow."
Jerry Munson, 13, didn't even know who KU was going to play the next day, but said, "I'm a KU fan." Jerry was also too short to see through the small hole in the door of the locker room, but he had a pair of football cleats slung over his shoulder.
By Bill Sheldon
Small boys, boys too small to peer in a window five feet from the ground, vainly tried to catch a glimpse of the Jayhawk locker room.
These boys were witnessing what to them was one of the real big things of a small boy's life. A college football team had come to town!
Bert Coan, John Hadl, Doyle Schick, Curtis McClinton and coach Jack Mitchell were among the Jayhawks swarmed by the youngsters. Stubby pencils and scraps of paper were shoved toward the Hawkers with the question, "May I have your autograph Mr. Mitchell?"
There was a short workout Friday on the Arkansas City high school field for KU the afternoon before the Oklahoma State game. Small boys, eager and excited circled part of the gridiron. They talked only of football. But, the high-pitched comments were not of football in general, but of the Kansas Jayhawks and the individuals of the team.
Mike Daily, a boy of 12 was among the crowd of about 500. He had injured his back doing sit-ups trying to become a "football hero" like his idols Hadl and McClinton. The injury, however, did not dampen his spirit and he ran and chattered with the players.
Jerry had come to see the full backs. He wanted to see how they did it so he could do better himself.
Many of the people at the practice couldn't even pronounce names like Hadl and Schick, but sat on the edge of their seats scrutinizing each move. They were interested in something they knew nothing about, but they seemed completely engrossed because this was "KU at Arkansas City."
Coach Mitchell was circled by well-wishers and old friends. Ark City was Mitchell's home town, and he is well remembered.
As practice continued, the small boys leaped after every loose football — just to say they had touched it. Clyde Kensinger, team manager, usually has the job all to himself, because visitors to such practices are not usually allowed. The task of catching John Suder's kicking attempts, was soon taken away from him. Dozens of youngsters fought for the soaring kicks. Their throws back to assistant coach Bill Pace were well calculated. As the boys lobbed the balls back, it seemed to be written all over their faces, "Maybe he's watching, and in five years he will offer me a scholarship."
The Dodge City Junior College football team was in Arkansas City for a game. As the bus neared the hotel, the junior college team was outside, and like the small boys at the practice, they stood awed by the Javhawks.
Small boys in Arkansas City will long remember the time they caught a pass from John Hadl or asked coach Mitchell for his autograph.
Jayhawks Lose Kirshman, Coan
STILLWATER — After the Jayhawks' 14-7 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Kansas coach Jack Mitchell was boasting and bemoaning four factors which he felt were important in the KU victory.
1. Possibly of the greatest importance are the injuries which were suffered by players, Stan Kirshnan and Bert Coan.
Kirshman will probably not play again this season. The 212-pound junior tackle broke his hand in action during the second period. Immediately after the game he had a cast on his right hand. Coach Mitchell was almost positive his regular right tackle would be out for the season.
Trainer Dean Nesmith commented, "We won't know for sure how long Stan will be out of action for a few days, but it is doubtful he will play any more this year."
Mitchell was asked how he would solve the loss of Kirshman. He felt he would advance Mike Fischer to the starting team. The Hawk boss had great praise for the 220-pound junior, and felt the stocky, almost barrel-bellied reserve could handle the starting assignment.
Mitchell seemed more worried about the reserve position behind Fischer. He said he wasn't sure what he would do, but it would probably be to move sophomore Fred Eiseman up to the second unit.
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2. The reason John Hadl was at left halfback and Roger MacFarland was at quarterback in the second half was the injury to Bert Coan just before the end of the first half.
First thought to be a shoulder separation, according to Nesmith the injury is probably an internal bruise in the shoulder. Nesmith said it would be a few days before the extensiveness of the injury could be determined.
Mitchell said Coan would be out of action for at least two weeks. He added, "He could be out for the rest of the season, but I doubt it."
the manner in which KU will solve this problem was shown to the Homecoming crowd here Saturday. The switch will have Hadl and MacFarland moved as they were against the Cowpokes.
Hadi didn't look as good at half-back as he has been at quarterback, but as his coach explained, "It was a hard change. After all, he hasn't plaved half-back in a year."
Curtis McClinton carried the ball from the KU 46 to the Cowpokes' 17
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midway in the third period to set up the Hawk's winning touchdown. The other play of noticeable yardage was a pass from Hadl to McClinton for 12 yards.
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KU was able to complete one of 10 passing attempts. Mitchell, of course, wasn't happy, but felt this was a tribute to the fine O-State pass defense. After the game, Mitchell said. "They must have spent nearly all their practice time working against our pass."
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Mitchell did complain of a lack of backfield speed. He said it showed throughout the game as KU runners fell trying to turn or were tackled by one instead of two or three opponents.
JAYHAWK CAFE
One feature of the Hawk's offense in the second half with which Mitchell was very pleased was the quarterbacking of sophomore MacFarland.
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The move proved effective, as MacFarland led the Jayhawks to a score the first time they had the ball.
attack which featured ball control and field position.
Mitchell wasn't surprised by MacFarland's performance. He said MacFarland was capable, and he had no doubts of his ability.
Mitchell explained the defensive improvement of the Jays thusly, "The boys were just tired of hearing about their weakness on defense, and went out and did something about it. They had some pride in their defensive ability and wanted to show it."
Although MacFarland has been playing a great deal this season, it has been mostly on defense. The 185-pounder stepped into the signal-calling assignment after halftime intermission. Hadl was moved to left half to compensate for Coan's injury.
The 51-yard run was by the Oklahoma State quarterback Dick Maisel. It was this run which gave the losers their only touchdown. The scoring run was called by Mitchell, "A mental lapse on our part."
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The impressive thing for the Jayhawks in this running total is that 51 yards was on one run. Except for that, KU held their hosts to 79 yards, a 2.3-yard-per-carry average.
3. The Jayhawk defense was at its season peak. Oklahoma State was able to gain only 130 yards rushing and four yards passing.
4. Although somewhat sluggish at times, the Hawk offense was dependable enough to grind up and down the field with relative ease.
Equaling his previous career total of two touchdowns, senior fullback Doyle Schick led the KU running machine. Crashing into the endzone from two yards out, Schick scored in the first and third periods.
With only two of their plays going for more than 10 yards, the Jays seemed content with a straight-ahead
Reviewing the game, Mitchell thankfully commented,"Considering our low mental condition, I feel it was a real blessing we were able to beat such a fine, well coached football team."
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