Friday, November 22, 1968
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
9
KU-Mizzou battle spiced with 'extras'
Photo by Jim Wheeler
Running to daylight
Although there's not much room, KU tailback Junior Riggins (21) squeezed through two Kansas State defenders—Greg Marn (33) and Lon Austin (55) for a short gain. Austin was blocked out of position by KU's John Mosier (not pictured), and Riggins sidestepped Marn. The 38-29 Jayhawk victory nailed down an Orange Bowl berth and set the stage for tomorrow's conference showdown with Missouri.
Attorneys blast validity of Kentucky racing rules
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UPI)—Attorneys for Boston millionaire Peter Fuller, owner of 1968 Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image, have challenged the validity of a Kentucky racing rule which disqualifies a horse from participating in the purse if evidence of phenylbutazone, or a derivative, is found during urinanalysis.
Arthur Grafton, one of three attorneys for Fuller at a State Racing Commission hearing, made his challenge during the fourth day of testimony.
He pointed to the state racing act, which directs the commission to make regulations to prevent the use of improper devices or the administration of drugs or stimulants "for the purpose of affecting the speed or health of horses in races in which they are to participate."
Under the commission's current rules, a horse is prohibited from participating in distribution of the purse on the basis of evidence that the drug was in his system, regardless of whether it affects the horse's speed or health.
"If a trace of phenylbutazone doesn't affect the speed or health of a horse, maybe the commission doesn't have the authority to make such a rule," Grafton said.
His action was considered groundwork for a possible court appeal if the commission rejects this appeal by Fuller.
Most of the testimony yesterday came under cross examination of Kenneth W. Smith, the 52-year-old state chemist who conducted the post-race tests on the urine of Dancer's Image,
By BOB KEARNEY Assistant Sports Editor
It would be convenient to consider the 77th renewal of Kansas-Missouri border hostilities in terms of an explosive offense vs. a rock-ribbed defense.
But a couple of variables—KU's sometimes gritty defense and Mizzou's sometimes devastating offense—have left the second guessers scratching their heads. The battle for at least a share of the Big Eight championship and the chance to vindicate major bowl invitations add extra spice to the showdown tomorrow in Columbia.
Missouri's defense, long a hallmark of Dan Devine-coached teams, has permitted its nine opponents only 11.7 points and 229 yards total offense per game. In both categories, the Bengals rank second nationally.
The Jayhawks (8-1) and Tigers (7-2) share the No. 1 spot in the conference with 5-1 marks both being thwarted by Oklahoma. The Sooners (4-1) must still meet Nebraska and Oklahoma State.
And Missouri also tops every defensive category in the Big Eight, allowing only 118 yards rushing and 111 yards passing per game. It's nothing new for the Devine era (67-19-6) during which Mizzou has held 27 opponents scoreless.
But the Tigers, switching to an I formation this fall, have added a new dimension. For a change, a Devine club displays some offensive finesse—and scores points.
Missouri ranks behind Kansas in rushing with an average harvest of 272 yards rushing and 393 yards total offense. The Tigers peaked with 56 points against Kansas State and have scored at a 28.2-point clip.
Still, it's the Mizzou defenders that draw deserved attention. Mainstays include All-America safety candidate Roger Wehrli and tackle Jay "Rocky" Wallace.
Wehrii has nabbed six of the 15 Missouri interceptions. The 187-pound senior is also a dangerous punt returner. Wallace, a 217-pound junior, leads a rugged six-man front.
That defensive wall includes tackle Mark Kuhlman (218), guards Carl Garber (203) and Roger Boyd (215), and ends Elmer Benhardt (201) and Bill Schmitt (21). The MU ends have
given quarterbacks fits with their pass rush all year.
Linebackers Steve Lundholm (191) and Nip Weisenfelds (193) have also been steady performers, and Wehrli has talented cohorts in the backfield with Butch Davis and George Fountain. Only five of the MU defensive starters are seniors.
But Mizzou's vaunted defense will face its sternest test. The Jayhawks lead the nation in scoring (39.9 average), rank third in rushing (312.9 average) and fourth in total offense. KU's 454.9-yard total offense figure easily leads the Big Eight.
The Tigers boast a rare two-quarterback combination in scrambler Terry McMilland and passer Garnett Phelps. Its stable of running backs is paced by tailback Greg Cook (642 yards), but with alternating fullbacks Ron McBride (202) and James Harrison (237), Missouri has a combined rushing output of 681 yards.
MU's passing attack, while not statistically awesome, carries
the "big play" potential in reserve wingback Mel Gray—the fleet :09.3 juco transfer from Fort Scott, Kansas. Gray has latched onto 12 aerials for 265 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown bomb.
Gray plays behind a shifty 182-pounder, Jon Staggers, whose 332 yards rushing and 18 receptions for 159 yards makes him a double threat.
A record Missouri crowd of 60,500 is anticipated.
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