Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1961 University Daily Kansam
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ALTHOUGH K-STATE has won only one game less than Coach Dick Harp's squad, its record isn't nearly as impressive as Kansas', which is ranked no higher than eleventh in the nation.
KU averaged 13 points per game better than its opposition whereas the Wildcats have been squeaking through their league games with an average of only five points more per game than the opposition.
Kansas State is rated among the top 10 teams in the nation on both of the wire service polls, but have the Wildcats' wins been convincing enough for them to deserve this honor?
ALTHOUGH PICKING a winner is, in most cases, a matter of personal loyalty, the oddsters have made Kansas up to a 10 point underdog.
In consideration of the team's last meeting, and the games which both have played since, placing Kansas in the underdog role seems foolish.
First, they are a full game behind Kansas in the Big Eight standings. But an even more interesting point has been discovered concerning the ability of the Wildcats to win in conference play.
By Bill Sheldon
ONCE KANSAS GOT going in the clash here a month ago there was no doubt about the outcome. Midway in the second half the Jayhawkers opened up a 15 point lead by taking advantage of frequent Kansas State errors and showing more hustle and desire.
One of the best parts of that game, from a KU viewpoint, was the vast superiority of the Jays' backline. Jerry Gardner, Nolen Ellison and Dee Chickum, especially the latter,
The one worry a Kansas fan may have is: are the Hawkers due for an off night?
made the K-State guards look silly on many occasions.
A REPEAT PERFORMANCE of Coach Harp's "little men" should be more than enough to offset the fantastic accuracy of Ced Price's floating hook shot and the effectiveness of Larry Conlew's long jump shots.
THIS IS ALWAYS a possibility and maybe even a probability tonight. But it wasn't until the Colorado game that KU regained the team effort for which Coach Harp has been striving since the start of the semester. It doesn't seem likely the Hawks will lose this so quickly.
BUT, KANSAS STATE has had trouble winning almost every game since slipping from the first place tie with Kansas.
By beating the Wildcats here Jan. 20 the Jayhawkers began the present six game winning streak which they are enjoying.
None of the KU games since its loss to Oklahoma State prior to the Kansas State game with the exception of the turtle trot at Nebraska have been close.
There are two more things which are in the Jayhawkers' favor. Kansas actually has a greater desire to win since it cannot play in the NCAA tourney, thus winning the conference becomes much more important.
Also, the pressure is on Kansas State. A Jayhawk win would almost eliminate any Wildcat hopes of the championship although the tournament berth is all but in the bag for K-State.
Kansas is tied with Kansas State with four Big Eight Conference preseason tournament championships.
The finals of intramural basketball in the Fraternity and Independent A divisions will be played this afternoon at 5:15 and 4:15 respectively in Robinson Annex.
Finals Today in IM Basketball
Beta Theta Pi will meet Phi Delta Theta and The One faces the Hawks in the championship games.
The two winners will meet for the Hill Championship Thursday afternoon.
season comes to a close this week.
Action last night was light with games being played in only the Fraternity B and C divisions as the
season comes to a close this week.
In Fraternity B play Sigma Chi defeated Theta Chi, 62-27; Delta Upsilon beat Alpha Phi Alpha, 32-20 and Sigma Phi Epsilon downed Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 36-24.
In Fraternity C action Phi Gamma Delta No. 1 beat Phi Kappa Psi No. 1, 48-21; Sigma Phi Epsilon No. 1 smashed Alpha Tau Omega No. 1, 54-14 and Beta Theta Pi No. 3 turned back Delta Tau Delta No. 2, 33-15.
Aside from the play-off games, today's schedule is as follows:
Fraternity B: Alpha Kappa Lambda vs. Acacia. 4:15; Triangle vs. Sigma Nu. 4:15.
Fraternity C: Beta Theta Pi No. 2 vs. Phi Gamma Delta No. 4, 5:00; Phi Delta Theta No. 5 vs. Sigma Nu No. 2, 5:45; Delta Tau Delta No. 1 vs. Beta Theta Pi No. 4, 5:45; Tau Kappa Epsilon No. 2 vs. Delta Upsilon No. 2, 6:30; Phi Gamma Delta No. 3 vs. Beta Theta Pi No. 5, 6:30.
Independent C: Chemical Engineeers vs. Cowards, 5:00.
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"Virgin Spring"
is being shown
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"dubbed-in" English
version.
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Shows Nightly at 7 & 9 (Sunday at 5:00 Also)
Students $.75. Students $1.00
"GREAT FILMS SERIES" Attraction This Sunday (At 2:30 only, at the Rockhill) will be James Dean's First and Best Film, "EAST OF EDEN" (Color and CinemaScope). Students $7.75
JUNIORS and SENIORS
A Summer or Permanent Sales Program Leading to Careers in:
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Interested Students from: JOURNALISM, LIBERAL ARTS, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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TUESDAY, FEB. 28 and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1961
Make Appointments for Interview at Placement Office — Summerfield Hall
VICK CHEMICAL COMPANY
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