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Tough Day Coming for KU
KU students, polled today on Kansas' chances in tomorrow's football game with the Oklahoma Sooners, felt that even though Kansas as a team is looking better, Saturday will probably be a bleak day.
Some expected a huge Oklahoma margin. Others looked for a close game. A small minority predicted a Kansas victory.
These students felt Oklahoma would romp over KU;
Gary McEachen, Prairie Village junior—"I think KU is greatly improved. We shouldn't lose by more than 40 points."
Bill Steele, San Marino, Calif., sophomore—"After Oklahoma's loss to Texas last weekend, the Sooners will be pretty tough. Kansas also has injuries to contend with. As strong as OU is, I think Kansas will undoubtedly be defeated."
Don Payne, Kansas City, Kan., senior—"I'm behind KU all the way, but let's be realistic."
Martha Pearse, Nevada, Mo., senior—"Someone had better put a third digit on the OU side of the scoreboard."
Mike Zakoura, Osawatomie junior—"Both teams should be up for this game, but OU's incentive will be higher since it needs to regain a top national ranking."
Adolph Lustenberger, St. Joseph, Mo., junior—"We made only three fumbles last week, so we'll hope for less against Oklahoma."
One student, who asked that his name not be used, said: "Kansas will have at least a 50-50 chance of winning the coin toss."
Tom Gore, Menlo Park, Calif., Sophomore—"Oklahoma will be out to regain its national rating so it should win by a lot."
Jerry Nelson, McPherson junior—"The OU team is mostly myth. It can be beaten, but we won't do it this Saturday."
John McElhiney, Auora, Mo.
sophomore—"I think it will be close for one half. But Oklahoma should break out in the second half to win by 30 points."
Laura Richmond, Mission freshman—"With the team's added enthusiasm after its first victory and the student body's spirit, we should give OU a close game."
Other students said the game could be closer than some people expect. Some of their opinions were:
Owen Boland, New Hyde Park, N. Y., sophomore—"Oklahoma may not be as powerful this year as before, but the Sooners still have it over us. As usual, though, I'll be at the game with high hopes for KU."
John Walker, Osawatomic freshman—"I'm confident that KU can win by one point. OU is shaken up after that loss to Texas."
Marcia Scott, Topeka senior— "I think we have a pretty good chance. It will be a close game."
Gloom and Optimism Mark Final Day Of Big Eight Teams' Preparations
By United Press International
Both gloom and optimism were mirrored in eyes around the Big Eight as teams made final preparations today for another plunge into competition.
Three conference games are scheduled. The television performance between Kansas and
Oklahoma in Lawrence leads the list. Missouri plays at Kansas State and Colorado travels to Iowa State.
Nebraska will play at Syracuse and Oklahoma State will play a night game with Houston.
Kansas State's Bus Mertes said his team's spirits are high and not worth tampering with by a workout
today. Mertes said the usual Friday light drill wouldn't add much, so he called it off.
At Missouri, senior halfback Jerry Curtright found a four-leaf clover yesterday during practice. That was the only good thing that happened. Coach Dan Devine announced that tailback Hank Kuhlmann, quarterback Bob Haas and end Tom Carpenter won't make the trip to Kansas State.
The Kansas soccer team, defeated twice in its first outing last week in the Tabor College tournament at Hillsboro, meets Tabor here at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Soccer Team Meets Tabor
Lone Star Lake is a popular re-treat for KU students.
The team, a member of the KU Sports Clubs Assn., is coached by Gerald Keltch, instructor of architecture.
Last Saturday the team was downed by Tabor 2-0, and by Park College 4-3 in an overtime period.
The team practices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. on the intramural fields below Robinson Annex. Keltch said men interested in soccer may still join the team.
"It's always tough getting started," Keltch explained. "Last year we tied our first game. Then we went on without any difficulty. I hope we can do as well this year."
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