UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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NUMBERS ABOLISHED
Eastern Teams Succeed in Doing Away With Identification of Players
OLD RULES INTERPRETED
More Authority And Power Given to Officials
Several important changes and new interpretations were made in the 1916 football rules, by the Rules com- pany. The team would also meet in New York Saturday.
The committee spent much time in making official interpretations of vague rules for the benefit of the football officials, and made an effort
Eastern prejudice against the numbering of players proved strong enough to have a general ruling requiring numbers be taken in all of them to be voted down by a vote of 7 to 5. Although proved a success throughout the west and in the Missouri Valley and Big Nine Conferences, the results indicated that the numerals might aid oppositions in identifying plays.
to clear up several points upon which there was considerable disagreement
One new rule which may affect Valley Conference football is the giving of the referee the power to call a game on account of darkness. Officials are given even greater powers under the interpretation of some of the rules.
In the catching of a punt out, the new rules provide that a player may not run into the catcher of a punt except in a bona fide attempt to catch the ball or bat it with his hand. The defensive player is also given more power over the event if the ball it becomes a free ball. A player will not be permitted to push aside another player to get at the ball.
ing close to the centre and going thir the line in time to take the pass. Hereafter the quarter back, no matter whether the ball is snapped back to him or not, must stand at least one yard behind the centre.
There has been a rule permitting a player to bat the ball with his hand on a forward pass. This practice will also be allowed hereafter in the case of a pout-out. Another reason for the end game of one team's late in appearance for the second half and being penalized, the offended side has the choice of goal.
The rule concerning the forward pass was so changed that a player must be the last man on the line of scrimmage to get away with a forward pass which was worked by a few teams 'last season, the quarter back stand-
The rule concerning a foul behind the goal line was modified so that in the future, Secretary Walter Camp would play a foul by preventing a player from making a touchdown, which, in the opinion of the referee, he could have made, the player against whom the goal line would get should get the credit for the touchdown.
The committee decided to incorporate in next season's rules many of the ground rules which have been followed for some of them into the crowd, it is a touchback. If a blocked kick goes back into the crowd or stand it is a safety. A ball passed over the goal line into the crowd is a touchdown. On the side line fence the ball belongs to the side which blocked the kick. A fumbled ball going over the side fence belongs to the player who last touched it on the field. Play is too slow, does not affect a forward mass.
In the case of a man with one foot out of bounds, who touches a forward pass, and the ball comes back into the field from behind some bounds. The rule relating to an injured player was interpreted to provide that no one, not even a physician, may touch a player without the permission of the referee.
The rule relating to the conduct of players was clarified so as to provide that there "shall be no striking with the fists or elbows, kneeing, kicking, meeting with the knee, striking with locked hands, not a player on defense struck in the face when breaking through." The hand an opponent who is carrying the ball." The rule heretofore referred to "line men when breaking through." The rule now relates to all players as was originally intended.
Now interpretations were placed on the forward pass behind the goal line. On the defending side the forward pass on the first, second, or third down will be a safety, and strikes the ground behind the goal line shall be a safety. On the fourth down the ball will go to the opponents. If a forward pass on the defending side hits a goal post on the first down, it will be a penalty and on the fourth down will go to the opposing side. On the attacking side, if a forward pass hits the goal line on the first, second, or third down, it will be a touchback to the opposing side on the spot where the scrimage started.
The practice of permitting a player to jump upon another's shoulders to catch the forward pass was declared permissible as long as there was no interference with the thrower of the pass.
HE'S SOME ROUGH BIRD
Send the Daily Kansan home to the fels.
Kay See Star Thinks Jayhawk Used Claws Too Freely
Freely
The following editorial comment from the "umpire" column of the Kansas City Star the other night gives K. U. students a chance to view the Tuesdays night from another standpoint than that of a mere victory.
This is what the Star said:
"The story of the Kansas-Missouri basketball game at Lawrence last night refers to the game as 'the game of the century' by the Robinson gymnasium court."
"Also this: 'The Kansas five fought the great Tiger machine to a stand-still and put all the animosity of the Tiger football game into the contest."
"Then the following showing that Referee Quigley was noticing the rough stuff as well as the Lawrence correspondent:
"In free throwing the Tigers showed to better advantage, Captain 'String' Wear, a Kansas City boy, counting ten and Williams three on the nineteen fouls assessed against him. He played games from the long distance angle the follower of valley conference basship of Kansas and Missouri."
"And they—meaning the Southern members of the valley conference in general—the Nebraska basket ket ball comes to the conclusion that there's always a time when every team gets 'rough,' and that time, oddly enough, usually comes when the team is playing on its own home court. "Nebraska has been charged with stealing the ball from Out of Columbia last winter came stories of the team and the crowd and now our Kansas correspondent fastens the charge on the K. U. team. And the calling of nineteen fouls by Referee Quigley—who used to go to K. U., by the correspondent wrote aright.
"And why should there be animosity between the teams of Kansas and Missouri in any sport? Rivalry doesn't mean animosity. At least it shouldn't."
"There's no reason why the Tigers are the joy of play," said Jeffrey in a team of sport, keenly and with stout hearts and great determination yet with cleanly and without the "rough stuff" they should have. "They have the athletic relationship of Kansas and Missouri."
Miss Elizabeth Sprague, of the department of home economics and Sybil Woodruff, "16 College, to Kansas University, will buy special brands of coffee. Miss Woodruff is experimenting with various kinds of coffee in this department.
Betty Waldo, freshman College last year, is visiting friends at the Chi Omega house. She attended the Junior Prom.
Pi Gamma Sigma, honorary educational sorority, announces the pledging of the following juniors: Hazel Carson, Rachel Sake, Ruth Daniels, Amanda Amos, Janet Thompson, Mona Claire Huffman, Helen Moore and Louise Hedrick. Four graduate students and two alumnae of the University of Kansas were also elected for their scholarship and notable success as teachers. The graduates are: Anna Myers, Ann
Baker, Jessie Jacobs and Mabel Watkins; the almae member Emma Hyde, and Martha Whitney. Miss Hyde, who graduated from the University of Kansas, teaches mathematics in Kansas City, Kansas, is known throughout the state for her activity in educational affairs. Miss Whitney is head of the high school and is likewise distinguished for her ability as a teacher
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EDITH BIDEAU
SOPRANO
At the Bowersock Opera House, March 15th.
Edith Bideau is one of the leading Artists in the Middle West. She has studied extensively and has had many Concert appearances since receiving her degree of B. A. from the University of Kansas.
Miss Bideau is a favorite with the College people. She sings to please, and by her artistic work, she has gained a place among the Artists of today.
Her singing is of the highest quality, and never fails to please the audience to a wonderful degree. Her voice is of unsurpassing beauty, richness of tone, rare quality, great range and brilliancy. Every number is sung with that inspiration which comes only to those inspired with real genius for their art.
In her college days, Miss Bideau sang frequently in several Central States, and was widely known as "The Wonderful Kansas Soprano." Her management is ready to defend this title with her singing, leaving it to her audience to decide.
Tickets Reserved at the Theatre Box Office March 11th.
Prices $1.00, 75c, 50c, 25c.
Now that the Prom is over, let's get ready for the real party The Soph Hop Robinson Gymnasium, Friday Evening, April 28
Robinson Gymnasium, Friday Evening, April 28 Absolutely informal-no cabs, flowers, or dress suits
The Most Elaborate Party of the Year Absolutely informal-no cabs, flowers, or dress suits
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Management of the 1916 Soph Hop takes pleasure in announcing the plans for what promises to be the most elaborate party in all K. U. history. "Something doing every minute" is the motto which has been adopted; and from the time the opening strains of the Grand March are played at 8:15 o'clock until the last echoes of "Aloha Oe" have died away at 2:00 o'clock the next morning, there will not be a dull moment.
In the musical midnight frolic, "Oh! Oh! Oh!!" the Management believes it has a drawing card of real and unlimited merit. The manner in which the production will be staged is proof that there is "something new under the spotlight," and the elaborateness of the performance should be sufficient to warrant its success.
The dance itself will be quite up to the high standard set by parties in the
past; and the decorations, cats, and "stunt" features will make the 1916 Hop long remembered by all who are present.
Though given, theoretically, by the sophomores in honor of the seniors, the party is open to everyone on the Hill, and every student in the University is urged to attend. Second year students should remember that all sophomores who attend this party will be admitted free to the Soph Hop given in their senior year.
Realizing the demand in which "Keen Dates" will be, the Management urges "The Fellows" to call "Her" up now and make sure of "The Only Girl" for April 28.
Definite plans for the ticket sale have not yet been made. An announcement regarding it will be published in the near future.
OPEN TO ALL K. U.
ADMISSION $5 THE COUPLE
HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD GO
THE HOP
Twenty-four numbers, each twelve minutes in length, will comprise the dance program. Music will be furnished by the Jazz City, saxophone, trombone, and drum solos being features. "Stunt" numbers, such as a spotlight dance, a radium dance, a joss丝吊 dance, a carnival, will be added attractions.
THE FARCE
THE EATS
"Oh! Oh! Oh!" a musical comedy in one act, will be given as the Soph Farce by a cast of five and a chorus of twenty, accompanied by a student orchestra of six pieces. The farce is in the form of a melody "pole," which sits on the dancing floor, without the use of either scenery or properties. Special costumes for each musical number will be worn by the chorus. Lively patter, local "gagar" on K.U. people, snappy songs, the ingredients of the conglomeration. Such a feature as this is absolutely unique in the history of K. U. parties.
A three course luncheon, served by an expert caterer, will provide gastronomic entertainment and will be built one immense banquet table in the form
THE DECORATIONS
of a hollow square. In the center of this square, between courses, the guests will dance. During the actual serving of the luncheon, professional performers will entertain with an exertion of ballroom and character dances.
Crimson and Blue are the colors which will predominate in the decorations. Through the use of immense light, crimson and blue and of colored spot-lights and flood-lights, the ballroom will be converted into an orgy of color. Fifty immense crimson and blue dancers "K. U." in gold, are being made especially for the occasion.
OTHER NEW FEATURES:
Programs this year will be unique.
Dance program, farce program, and
lunchroom menu will be combined in a
combined set of posters with
cartoons and posters in colors.
For the first time in K. U. history, the orchestra will not be seated upon the stage; it will sit on the daphne. A special "shell" will be built to throw the strains of music outward and downward. The immense dancing floor will be free from objection.
Punch will be served on the dancing floor during the evening.