Page 7 Alumni Practice Early For Annual Grid Game Early practice could be the key to the success of the KU alumni in the annual varsity-alumni football game April 27. Several Jayhawker alumni are already pointing to the clash by holding workouts each day on the practice field. Nine former alumni who live in Lawrence have already held five practices and plan to continue until the day of the game. Friday, April 12, 1957 University Daily Kogama "Usually they don't get too enthused until the last week preceding the game," Mather said. "Indications from their early practices this year show that the game will be very spirited. I am sure that the alumni have a great desire to beat us." Coach Chuck Mather of the Kansas varsity said that this was the earliest that he had ever seen the alumni begin workouts. Bob Hantla, former KU star and now under contract with the San Francisco 49'ers, said that practices thus far have consisted mostly of running, calisthenics, sled work and kicking and passing drills. kicking and pummeling. Those working out are Hantla, Charlie Hoag, John Idoux, Bob McMullen, John Griesser, Tom Brannon, Morris Kay, Harry Solder and Galen Fiss. Will Continue To Practice "We will continue these practices as long as the fellows do not have conflicts with their work," Hantla said. "Our practices are scheduled for 4 p.m. every day." Although no definite starting line-up has been set for the alumni, one is certain. The they will have a stent forward wall. Several of those who will play have been playing professional ball during the regular season. If those playing professional football are all here to participate, the former KU stars could start a line averaging 230 pounds. Leading the defensive line-up for the alumni are: Mike McMormack, Cleveland Browns tackle, who will probably open as the middle man on defense; Oliver Spencer, Detroit Lions, tackle; George Mikonic, tackle; S. P. Garnett, and or possibly tackle if Spencer is unable to play. Line May Average 230 Galen Fiss, Cleveland Browns fullback will probably play line-backer; Hantla, end; Morris Kay, end; and Harold Patterson, present star of the Canadian league, may play either end or line-backer. John Idoux, Merlin Gish and Galen Wahlmeier will also be available to bolster the defensive unit. The Jayhawker NCAA championship team of 1552 led the nation in free throw percentage with 69.44 per cent. The football team, went through the motions of a football practiced Thursday, during one of the worst short blizzards Lawrence has seen so far this year. The team was virtually blinded by the storm as if glided around in a sea of freezing mud and slush. Finally, about 5.15, Chuck Mather took heed of the players' pained looks and moved the practice into Allen Field House. The team spent the rest of the session in a clinic and dummy scrimmage. The Jayhawkers will meet in their first intra-squad game of the spring season-at 2 p. m. Saturday in Memorial Stadium. The student body and public are invited to attend. CLEVELAND—(UP)—Next Tuesday's scheduled Rory Calman-Joey Giardello middleweight bout at the Cleveland Arena has been cancelled because of a cut sustained by Giardello while in training for the bout. Calhoun-Giardello Bout Off Syracuse University has been competing in intercolglate wrestling since 1922. should be examined today. Call for appointment. Any lens or Prestigious diploma LAWRENCE OPTICAL CO. 1025 Mass. VI 3-2966 You may save many dollars in repair bills if you bring your car to us for thorough lubrication. Check your mileage today and see if your car is due for a lube, then come to us for guaranteed work by our expert lube men. Only $1.25 BOB HARRELL TEXACO SERVICE 9th & Miss. St., Lawrence, Kans. Use the Kansan Classified Want Ad Section to Get Best Results. THE Daily Hansan RELAYS EDITION - APRIL 19 To Help You Enjoy The Relays More . . . Dick Brown, sports editor for the Kansas, is writing a background feature on Tom Skutka, promising KU miler. Dick's article on Tom will be one of many interesting features you'll find in the Relays Edition. Pat Swanson, seen here in a reportorial pose, is one of the Kansan staff writers who has worked hard to make the 1957 Relays Edition the biggest, the best ever. Some girls are good sportswriters; Pat is one of them. Have the Kansan send this SPECIAL SOUVENIR RELAY EDITION home to your friends and family. It's packed with features on KU's and the nation's top athletes, behind the scenes events of past Relays, and action photos of your favorite track team in action. Here's your chance to share KU with the folks at home. Just bring or mail 25c to cover mailing and handling to the Kansan Business Office, Flint Hall, not later than April 21. Bill Nieder, NCAA Record Holder Send a Relays Edition to This Address Enclosed find 25c to cover handling and mailing Name Address ... City ___ State ___