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University Daily Kansan Monday, March 23, 1959
Chariots, Dance End Greek Week
They go charging off at a gallop...
... and panting back at a trot.
Sigma Nu, Sigma Chi Steeds Gallop Home
By Ray Miller
Two well-matched braces on "thoroughbreds" pulled Sigma Chi and Sigma Nu chariots to a tie in the 10th annual Greek Week chariot races Saturday.
The 500-yard course, extending from the west end of Strong Hall around the Chi Omega fountain and back, was lined with some 750 cheering spectators. Standing room was at a premium, and trees sprouted students as well as leaves.
Pre-race advice flowed as the p.m. starting time neared. "Let's be warming up those 'horses,' we don't want them getting cold," a race fan called.
Ken Gates, Kansas City, Mo., junior and chairman of the race committee, expressed concern about the weather.
"It's a little too cold and brisk. We might have trouble with pulled muscles," he said.
One chariot was disqualified when the driver was left standing at the starting line, watching his riderless charlot flying down Jayhawk Boulevard. When his two "horses" dug out at the starter's signal, the tow-bar handle broke.
The driver dismounted and started to voice his displeasure. In the meantime his two steeds, not noticeing that he had dismounted, grabbed the draw bar, minus a handle, and took off.
Larry Wood, Wymore, Neb., and Clayton Lang. Holton, both sophemores from the Sigma Chi stables, galloped around the course in one minute, five seconds flat.
Not to be outdone, two gallant stallions from Sigma Nu, Richard Eklund, Russell sophomore, and John Deer, Neodesha freshman, flashed across the finish line to equal their rivals' time.
The draw was broken by having
a member of one of the winning teams guess in which hand Gates held a blank cartridge.
Phil Everley, 130-pound Lawrence freshman and driver of the Sigma Nu chariot, was called upon to make the choice.
The spectators crowded around the review stand, giving Everley good-natured advice. After much hesitation, he pointed a shaky finger at Gates' right hand. Gates opened his hand and the small brass cartridge lay gleaming in the sun.
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THE SPORT OF QUEENS — Watching the chariot races Saturday afternoon were, from left, Mary Gay Dillingham, Salina sophomore and
Greek Week Queen, and her two attendants, Pat Swanson, Newton senior, and Nancy Varney, Leawood sophomore.
Sorority Drive Brings $1,167
A total of $1,167.71 was collected by members of sororities Saturday morning in a fund drive for multiple sclerosis.
The sorority members started the drive at 9:30 Saturday morning and canvassed Lawrence before noon.
Audrey Hansen, Leavenworth junior and chairman of the drive, said:
day night Mary Gay Dillingham, Salina sophomore, was crowned Greek Week queen. She represented Pi Beta Phi social sorority.
"The drive went pretty well, but we are not completely satisfied with the results since we fell short of our goal of $3,000."
Also introduced were her two attendants, Nancy Varney, Leawood sophomore, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Pat Swanson, Newton senior, Chi Omega. Bob Lida, Prairie Village senior, was master of ceremonies.
While the sororites were conducting their drive, 28 fraternities were engaged in community cleanup projects. Two organizations worked at the Charles Ise animal shelter on East 19th street and six others were working at Potter Lake. Also, 20 fraternities cleaned up the
Also, 20 fraternities cleaned up the area around Lone Star Lake.
At the Greek Week Dance Satur-
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