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Don Larsen Joins Elite After Pitching No Hitter
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BROOKLYN—(UP)Destiny claimed Don Larsen Monday as it has claimed only nine other men in baseball history.
Down through all the years it had come to only these few to possess what the New York Yankees' 27-year-old righthander possesses today—an achievement which sets him apart for all time.
These are men who achieved immortality in varying ways—one with a stroke of his bat, another with a stroke of luck and four others with the help of each other. And yet, they stand unique—to be remembered for all time because each has stood in a situation in which none other can say he has.
Pitches Perfect Game
Larsen achieved that distinction yesterday with the first perfect game in the 53-year history of World Series games. If he never retires another batter—or throws another ball—he always will be remembered for his special two hours and six minutes of consummate pitching ability.
Such an hour came to Bobby Thomson of the New York Giant on Oct. 13, 1951 when he stroked a three-run-homer off Ralph Branca with one out in the last half of the ninth inning to give his team a 5-4 victory in the final game of its three-game playoff for the flag with the Dodgers. It was—and is—the greatest "clutch hit" in the game's history.
Hits Pinch-Hit Double
Hits Pinch-Hit Double That same—and yet distinct—lightning of immortality struck for Cookie Lavagette, Oct. 3, 1947 when his pinch-hit, two-run double in the last of the ninth deprived Bill Beavens of the Yankees of a World Series no-hitter and gave the Dodgers a 3-2 triumph. He is, forevermore, the greatest of World Series pinch-hitters.
For Bobo Holloman, it happened on May 6, 1953, the day he made his first start as a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns.
Unassisted Triple Play
It came to Bill Wambsganns of the Cleveland Indians in 1916 when a stroke of luck made him the only man ever to turn in an unassisted triple play in World Series competition and it came to four other pitchers in varying degrees.
To Fred Toney and Jim (Hippo)
Vaughan it came on May 17, 1916
when each pitched no-hit ball for
nine full innings—the only double
no-hitter in the game's history—and to Leon Cadore and Joe
Oeschger it came on May 1, 1920
when they matched each other for
26 brilliant innings and a 1-1 tie.
And, today, young Larsen joins
them—a man who henceforth walks
apart from his teammates and be-
Bob Kraus Is Key Man When Kansas Needs Block
"There is a big difference between college and high school football. Competition is stiffer, style is more important, and the plays are more intricate," says Bob Kraus, starting 205 pound guard from Massillon, Ohio.
University Daily Kansan
Kraus started his football career in high school where he earned all-state honorable mention his senior year. During his three years on the high school gridiron his school team won the state championship every year.
"He is the type of line man that a back can really appreciate. When you need the key block, Bob can always be depended on. He hits hard, clean, and reckless; a great competitor," said Dave Preston, junior quarterback from Warren, Ohio.
Against COP Kraus proved his ability to throw the key block. Three College of Pacific defenders stood between the goal and Homer Floyd, fullback, and a possible tie for KU. Kraus took out the three defenders enabling Floyd to score
the touchdown which eventually enabled KU to tie College of Pacific.
Kraus is known for his all around ability on the gridiron. He was the first player last year to play the full 60 minutes. Wally Strauch, junior quarterback, said "Kraus is the type of line man that you can depend on for the full 60 minutes."
Last year Kraus tied for fourth in the tackling department with 33 singles and 12 assists.
All of his talents are not limited to the playing field. His baritone voice is a popular event at all of his fraternity's parties. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta.
In his spare time, he is active in intramurals. His chief hobbies are swimming, golfing, and handball. He is majoring in speech and will graduate in 1958.
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'Phog' Allen Blasts The AAU Again
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Dr. Forrest C. (Phog) Allen, retired Kansas basketball coach predicted trouble for the Amateur Athletic union Monday in a speech before the Kansas City Traffic club
KU and Iowa State fought to a seven to seven deadlock on the gridiron last year.
He lauded the Kansas City Junior Chamber of Commerce which recently passed a motion recommending that the National Junior Chamber abstain from any co-operation with the AAU until the Wes Santee case was fairly dealt with.
"I can clearly foresee in the near future a non-profit organization set-up in the United States to investigate the AAU and to ferret out of this organization these men of small principles and questionable motives," the sharp-tongued former coach said.
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1956
Seven returning Lettermen will bolster KU's chances for victory in hte first cross-country meet of the season Friday, Oct. 12, with Missouri at Columbia.
Cross Country Opens Fridav
Returning from last year's Big Seven champions and NCAA runners-up are Captain Jan Howell, Lowell Janzen, and Bernie Gay, seniors; Jerry McNeal, Hal Long, and Bobby Nicholson, juniors. Grant Cookson, senior, lettered in 1954
Holdover squadmen include Verlyn Schmidt, Earl Eblen, Bob Cormack, and Paul Baker, juniors. Up from the freshmen squad are Paul Schroeder, conference postal champion of 1955, and Barry Crawford.
This will be the first year that the Big Seven schools have complied with the rules of the NCAA. 1956 Schedule.
Oct. 26, Kansas at Oklahoma A&M.
Nov. 3, Oklahoma here
Oct. 12, Kansas at Missouri.
Oct. 20, Drake and Chicago
Track club here.
Nov. 10, Big Seven Conference at Iowa State.
Nov. 26, NCAA Championships at Michigan.
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