Losses, Juggling Thin Guard Hopes
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Graduation losses and a shift in playing positions has left coach Jack Mitchell with only one returnee, senior Tom Russell, among the top four guards from last year's Big Eight runners-up. Bob Kraus and Paul Swoboda have been graduated, and Chet Vanatta has been shifted to tackle.
Dick Rohlf earned a letter as a sophomore last season, but he has a questionable knee. He was hurt last fall and reinjured during spring practice. Knee trouble also bothers another letterman, Ervell Staab.
Ron Claiborne, two-lettered tackle, was shifted to guard during spring practice, but he lacks speed. Joe Spurncy, 196-pound converted halfback, is considered best of the sophomores, but he is short on experience. Rudy Mauser is a former tackle and the second-lightest man in the corps at 186, but he shows promise.
The guard situation is complicated by the fact that under Mitchell's standard defense, the guards move to defensive tackle. If two of the five reserves come through as dependable alternates, this position will not be a major problem. But it is doubtful if any of these guards will match Bob Kraus' blocking skill or Paul Swoboda's linebacking ability from last year's team.
Kansas Guard Roster
Name Ht. Wt.
***Claiborne, Ron (Sr.) ... 6-5 229
Fitch, Ken (Jr.) ... 6-0 214
Janes, Ed (Soph.) ... 5-11 195
Martin, Larry (Soph.) ... 5-11 206
Mauser, Rudy (Soph.) ... 5-11 186
***Russell, Tom (Sr.) ... 6-3 205
Richards, Jim (Soph.) ... 5-8 195
*Rohlf, Dick (Jr.) ... 5-10 190
Spurney, Joe (Soph.) ... 5-11 196
*Staab, Ervell (Jr.) ... 5-8 179
RON CLAIBORNE
(*Indicates lettermen)
20 Stations to Carry Games
Twenty radio stations in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska, have agreed to join the KU sports network for broadcasts of the Jayhawker football games this fall.
The first broadcast game will be the season opener with Texas Christian University here, Sept. 20. The day has been designated "Jack Mitchell Day" in honor of the new head grid epoch.
Monte Moore, director of the network, will be starting his second year as the play-by-play announcer. Dick Harp, varsity basketball coach will join him with color comments and analysis of plays.
Frosh Open Oct. 24
Kansas' 1958 freshman football schedule shows the yearlings at Kansas State October 24 and Missouri here November 7.
Former Javhawker Praised
All broadcasts will originate with station KANU-FM, the Kansas University radio station.
Montreal Alouette Coach Peadah
Walker calls Harold Patterson,
former Kansas end-halfback-forward,
the equal of Don Hutson,
the old Alabama and Green Bay ghost,
as a pass receiver in the Canadian pro league. This season will mark Patterson's fifth with the Alouettes
End Positions Fairly Strong Despite Loss
Although Kansas suffered the loss of all-conference Jim Letcavits through graduation, the Jayhawkers figure to be fairly strong at the end position.
None of the prospects were standouts last year, but several developed well during spring practice and with continued improvement could develop into a solid group.
Dewitt Lewis and Sam Simpson are the top prospects for the left end position. Lewis was converted from third string guard where he lettered as a sophomore last season. Simpson is a hold-out sophomore from last year who improved considerably during the spring. Behind them is a fast improving sophomore. Bill Allen, who has improved greatly over his freshman year.
Dale Remsberg and Joe Spreckelmeyer seem to be the best bets to hold down the right side. Remsberg got considerable playing experience as a sophomore last season. Spreckelmeyer, although only a sophomore, is rated a contender for the starting job. He possesses good all-around ability despite his inexperience.
Kansas End Roster
Kansas End Roster
Name Ht. Wt.
Allen, William (Soph.) 6-0 188
*Lewis, DeWitt (Jr.) 6-0 195
Jolly, Harry (Soph.) 6-2 187
*Miller, Grant (Jr.) 6-2 190
*Remsberg, Dale (Jr.) 6-4 185
Simpson, Sam (Soph.) 6-1 193
Sprekelmeyer, Joe (Soph.) 6-1 181
Tourtillott, Bill (Soph.) 6-0 195
Zagar, Bill (Soph.) 5-11 187
(*Indicates lettermen)
Kansas' new head football coach, Jack Mitchell, never faced a single-wing opponent in his three years at Arkansas.
Mitchell Faces New Offenses
His first Jayhawker squad will tackle two pure exponents in Oregon State and Iowa State this autumn, plus multiple devotees in Colorado, Missouri and possibly Nebraska.
The 1947队 piled up a record by carnying 78 penalties in 11 games.
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