Wednesdav. September 5.197
1 5
Book on KU's Naismith Released
Photo Courtesy of University Press of Kansas
By DIANE YEAMANS
Kenneth R. Reidman Editor
James Naismith invented basketball for a class assignment.
James Naismith, 'The Basketball Man'
Naismith, the physical education director and a student at the Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) Training School in Springfield, Mass., was enrolled in a class called the Psychology of Play. The students were told to invent a new game. Basketball was one direct result, invented sometime in December, 1891.
The first comprehensive biography of Naismith's life, "The Basketball Man, James Naismith was released last July by the University Press of Kansas.
Bernard Larson Webb, who received her B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. in English at the University of Kansas, is the author. She also years doing research on Naismith.
The book isn't only factual, but delightful in many places because of the incidents she relates about the colorful Naismith. She is an avid teacher, and translates her research from tubbits of in formation into the story of a man with a very strong character and a vibrant personality. Webb became one of Naismith's admirers, if her book is any measure.
Naismith was teaching a gym class when he invented basketball and he tried out the game on his students. He used two peach baskets and a soccer ball. Success was almost instantaneous and basketball was throughout Y.M.C.A.s across the country.
The development of the game has changed Naismith's original 13 rules into more than 20. It took basketball players 15 years to discover that the ball would fall through the basket if there wasn't a bottom in it. Previously, a ladder was used to retrieve the ball. The bottomless basket wasn't officially adopted for another six
years. During this time the team size was limited to five players and an official player.
reviews
One of Naismith's greatest joys was to see basketball played in 1938 at the Summer Olympics.
He believed it was the perfect game for building the body and mind—the purpose of the game.
Diversions
BALLE DE, JOUR—Winner of the best picture award at
However, Lacross remained his favorite
team. Naismith only played basketball
two years.
BAKER LONDON, ENGLAND. Sales Manager at CAREER VIEW WAKEFIELD, NJ, where you work on client relationships and develop
THE BLIND DEAD. The dead artist in this movie to cheer people up. Sun Drive In.
THE HARRAUD EXPERIMENT-Sea-among college students is turned into an experiment. Based on the book
CAUGHT: one girl have become carnivores as the reduction of men and their death. Sunset Drive in.
ENTER THE DRONE - A James Bodde type
turned with Kung Fu dragon-like, Granada.
30 p.m. tomorrow, Woodford
THE MAN WHO TOWELS DANCING- HAND over for
a lifetime Lawrence Illumene III尔
KEW-Presented by the KU Film Society. 7:30 p.m.
and 9:30 p.m. toromouse, Woodruff.
ISLAND OF LOST SOULS-Bella Loyalst lost in tans
.1 collection fiction moved by SUA, 7 p.m. to 3 p.m.
.2 collection fiction moved by SUA, 7 p.m. to 3 p.m.
After receiving degrees in medicine and theology and with a lifetime of experience in athletics, Naisimh came to KU in 1888 as University chapelman and director of physical education. Chapel was still a daily event in old Fraser Hall during those days.
Naismith didn't cheer at basketball games; he sat quietly on the sidelines. But at a good western or Tarzan movie, Naismith couldn't stay in his seat.
PAPER MON- Touch characters and the 1930s return to Lawrence. Hillcrest I.
the third week in Lawrence Hildreth III
at St. Mary's Chapel in Chicago at 7:30 p.m.
8:10 min. Shown with (a) a lighthearted
7:30 min.
it.lim. Shown with `Tramp, Tramp, Trampr` 7: 8 p.m.
Woodcraft
Woodcraft
Woodcraft
the 1900s and the 1930s
MUSIC
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY-STOREed by Classical
Films - 7:30 and 9:15 am. tolsonwood. Woolfitt
about about about about about
TRAMP TRAMP TRAMP—120- 128 film stars Harry Lichten. Shown on DVD in 7-9, sept. 10.
CASTLE-Through Saturday night, Yuk Down.
a slave rig. Hilbert II.
SACHERNOTHOMEN-FIVE.-Great move from the book
SAIGETHOMEN-FIVE.
10 p.m. Wednesday 9 p.m. Friday
RED Dog Inn.
WHITE CLAVER—Excellent band from the Topeka.
"Doc' Naismith's philosophy was that physical fitness led to happiness and could build good, moral men. His sermons reflected that philosophy.
He taught health classes and promoted sex education as a necessity when the epidemic proportions of venereal disease were finally realized. Naismith counselled him, and they loved him and he explained them. Sometimes, Naismith served as the town doctor.
Kansas City, Mo.
JOINT SESSION-A a local group often requested. Tonight.
CASTLE, Trefaldy Tatallach sigil, right, John JOHN
JOYAL WASH and FLASH-16, 8 p.m., memorial Hall,
1000 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10024.
EXHIBITS
WHITE CLOVER - Excellent land from the Topo-
LAWRENCE area, returning from Medieval Prisky and
Saint Peter's Church.
LIVE SNAKE EXHIBIT—This has become a permanent
+ MAIN AND EARTH + BIOLOGY + HOLISTIC + PUBLIC NATURAL History
MAD MAX AND SUNSHINE - Soulture by Frog Knyk 7 East
MAN AND SYMBOLS - Sculpture by Frank Young. 7 East
Seventh Gallery
Bachelor - Decapiter of Fitch School
in Gallery
ROME EXHIBIT, DUBLIN EXHIBIT AND BANKING IN
MASS.
EARLY KANSA - Spencer Library.
SOUTHWEST INDIAN EXHIBIT - Museum of Natural
SOUTHWEST INDIAN EXHIBIT—Museum of Natural History
relections from the museum. From the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Museum of Art.
TELEVISION
1069 WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA—"Why Women Don't Succeed,"
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS - Academy Award winner
MATT DAMON. A man with a sense of humor,
Thomas More is brought to lecture, 7:30 p.m., chan-
sels.
TJMA - story of Dave Fomu, a detective who single-handedly generated gambling operations 70 p.m., channels 2 and 5.
**ODL ALLEY- Who need nuclear bombs when John Wayne can face the Chinese Communists?** 12:38 m. s.
05 27:17 ACUPUNCTURE MEDICINE OR MAGIC! -8-30 p.m.
channel 10
Tomorrow
IT HAPPENES EVERY SUNRING--And twice a time
when the movie is shown on television. 5 p.m. per
day.
WIND RAIERS OF THE SARAHIA--First of four
NATIONAL Geographic stations on sailing in the
West Indies.
IN SEARCH OF ANCIENT ASTROHALOS - Theory that
has been debated since the mid 19th century.
An ancient days are explored. Hot Rod telescopes,
7 p.m.
PLAYHOUSE NEW YORK THE MINT "The Great Radio
Show" 30th Anniversary Edition. Charlie
McCarthy and others are featured 7. p.m.
on Monday, February 12th.
TONY AND LENA - Musical special starring Tony Bennett and Hermine Bounce 8 p.m. chanels 2 and 9.
channel 5 and 12.
'ILL NEVER FORGET WHAT'S IS NAME--Excellent
inflight landed on land, 10:30 p.m. channel 9.
infrared lights to the aircraft, leading to trouble with a murderer, 1.08 a.m. channel 5.
WESTBROOK HAROLD SPECIAL—THE BILI Cohde childhood **characters are featured in the animal edition 7.0 m.**
LIL' NEVER FORGET WHAT'S 'E' NAME- Excellent
TELL, NEVER FORGET Oliver, Red, and Carol
ALEXANDER
The descriptions of early KU life could be most enjoyable part of the book's book for children.
THE REGULATIONS A Cint eastward flock makes it to television 8 o.m. channels 4 and 27.
THE VATICAN AFFAIR-Professor who once studied the treasures of Saint Peter's in Rome, decides to acquire
DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STARS - Midwestern family is brought to life by the film version of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
STORY OF WILL ROGERS--Story of the great American
winter. Wyman and Wylm Will Rogers Jr.
10:30 p.m. channel X
FOOTBALL - Kansan City Chefs s. Slouk Cardinals.
Video tape: 10:30 p. channel 9.
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL * Mac Davis hosts guests include
Margaret H. Doolittle, Annika A. Mundel, Chuck Berry and Ravish Shanker, Midnight.
Almond, Chuck Berry and Ravish Shanker, Midnight.
TRISS JAMES AT BAY-Stars Roy Rogers and Gabby
Kissen, Nope, Nope, 41
F. M. R. S. A. A. S.
D. F. H. A. S.
M. D. E. S.
R. F. S. S.
C. G. R. S.
A. S. P.
B. S. P
MISS AMERICA PAGEMENT - The traditional party comes under fire for her report. However, Bett Partis is not expected to take action.
THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURN—Invitee man mama
THE FIATURES—A man and his daughter in his home.
THE FIATURES—A woman and her daughter in his home.
with a western setting. Starting Barbara Stanwych and Walter Hunger. 10:30 m.p. channel 5.
2nd Big Week
Ryan & Tatum O'Neal
PG
Evenings at 7:30 & 9:30 Sat. & Sun. Mat. at 2:30 only
"Paper Moon"
Evenings at 7:40 & 9:30
Sat. & Sun. Mat. at 2:15
only
PG
A Real Education
Hillcrest
Evenings at 7:20 & 9:40
Mat. Sat. & Sun. at 2:05
only
Daily Showings at 2:30,7:30 & 9:30
The Brother Man in the Motherland
"The Harrad Experiment"
'Shaft in Africa"
Box office opens at 7:30
Show starts at 8:20
Cannibal Girls'
"Tomb of the
Blind Dead"
Sunset
DRIVE IN THEATRE · West on highway 90
"The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing"
Evenings at 7:25 & 9:40
Mat. Sat.-Sun, at 2:00 only
PG
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Hillcrest
KU grew when Naismith was here, Old Fraser Hall was only two or three years old when Naismith arrived. Old Robinson Gymnasium, which was built during Naismith's tenure, was where he taught most of his classes.
The names of KU's famed men are scattered across the pages of the book. Men such as Chancellors Snow and Strong, Forrest C. "Phog" Allen and Duke D'Ambra were some of Naismith's favorite men and closest friends.
Approximately 2,500 tickets have been sold for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert on Sept. 15, Jes Santalaria, Special Events for Student Union Activities, said yesterday.
Concert Tickets Sell
Ticket sales are better than expected, Santualaria said, although many good seats are still available. He said about 1,200 seats are left.
20% or More Off
Thursday, Sept. 6
thru
Sunday, Sept. 9
8-5 Thurs.-Sat. 1-5 Sun.
MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
Museum of Natural History Dyche Hall
BLAH, BLAH, BLAH BLAH, BLAH, BLAH BLAH, POOBAH IS DEFINITELY NOT A CASE OF...BLAH, B BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH
Hil Are you looking for a church that is on fire with God?
Worship with ME this week at "The Friendly Church" First Assembly 13th & Massachusetts Lawrence, Kansas
Steve Allen
Steve says, "If there is one thing we all need it is more of God in our lives! He loves us and works miracles for us each day! The least we can do is to take time to worship him!"
Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ... 10:45 a.m.
Bible Study ... Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
            Sunday Evening, 7:00 p.m.
P.S. If I can ever help please call on me! (843-8165)
(Expect a miracle!)
TACO GRANDE
TACO FREE!
With This Coupon Buy 2 Tacos Get 1
Good Every Day Except Wednesday
Offer Expires Sept. 15th
9th and Indiana 1720 W. 23rd
1973-Year of the Taco
Like any ambitious individual you've rededicated yourself to better grades this time around, but, be honest with yourself—this time will look like the last time unless you do something about your skills. What skills? Your learning skills—reading and studying.
The Evelyn Wood course will teach you to read 3-4-5 times faster with comprehension, and to study better. At a free one hour Mini Lesson we can show you how.
MINI-LESSON SCHEDULE
Any night this week, Monday-Friday,
7:30 p.m., at the Reading Dynamics Institute
Downstairs at the Sound Hillcrest Shopping Center
EVELYN WOOD READING DYNAMICS $^{925}$ Iowa Street, Lawrence Phone 843-6424