THE KANSAN.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MAY 2, 1907.
VOLUME III.
LOST TO BAKER
METHODISTS WON A HOT GAME FTOM KANSAS YESTERDAY.
Score Was 2 to 1-Much Dissatisfaction over Decisions of Baker Umpire.
In decidedly the most hotly contested game of the season, Baker University defeated Captain Brookens's squad at Baldwin yesterday by a score of 2 to 1. Four hundred rooters accompanied the team to the Methodist camp and the enthusiasm and yelling surpassed that at some of the largest football games last fall. It was purely a case of hard luck and decidedly too much umpire that caused the Jayhawkers to drink the bitter dregs of defeat after their wonderful work in the past games this season.
Art Relihan, who represented the University on the dual staff of umpires, did satisfactory work to both sides and not a word of complaint was heard over his decisions. The work of Allen, the Methodists' official however, was decidedly raw and while it is not good taste after a defeat to "cuss" the umpire, still it is only justice to the Kansas squad to say that with an unbiased umpire a different tale could probably be told of the result of the game.
Kaufman twirled a magnificent game,only allowing two hits both in the fatal seventh, however. Kansas on the other hand, touched up Mason, the Methodists' star pitcher, for seven bingles, two of them three baggers.
Kansas started the scoring in the first inning. Lefty Holmes lined out a pretty three bagger. Carpenter over threw third and the first and only run Kansas scored was chalked up. The Baker team played a pretty and clean game and should not be blamed for the umpire's faults.
The score:
R H E
Kansas ...1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-1 7 4
Baker ...0 0 0 0 0 2 0 *-2 2 5
Batteries—Kaufmann and Brookens, Mason and Marsh.
--ita, 9; and Scranton.1. The University Athletic Association will award nine loving cups and forty medals.
THE INTER-SHOLASTIC MEET.
Twenty Kansas High Schools to Send Representatives.
The fourth inter-scholastic track meet will be held on McCook field Saturday afternoon. Twenty high schools of Kansas will send representatives. The following schools will compete: Lawrence high school, 15 men; Topeka, 13; Kansas City, Kansas, 11; Osage City, 1; Anthony, 1; Overbrook, 3; Rosedale, 4; Burlingame, 7; Garnett, 9; Fort Scott, 8; Pittsburg, 6; Wellsville, 9; Beloit, 2; Iola, 7; Leavenworth, 2; Salina, 7; Marysville, 2; Ottawa, 9; Wichita, 9; and Scranton.1. The University Athletic Association will award nine loving cups and forty medals.
A large crowd is expected to attend from out of town as the railroads have offered a fare and a third for the meet.
WASHBURN WON TWO TO ONE
The Question of Municipal Ownership Was Ably Discussed by Both Teams.
In a debate ably conducted by both sides, Kansas was defeated by Washburn College last Saturday evening. Wilbur Lapham, Sidney Heil and Clyde Adams sustained the negative of the question, "Resolved, that cities should seek the solution of their traction problems in private ownership," for K. U. against Erwin Selle, Ernest Titus and Henry Watts, Washburn's able champions.
Excellent work was done by both teams, and the question, though one much discussed, was presented in a way interesting to the audience. Every speech showed the result of intelligent and careful investigation of the subject. But the boys from Topeka convinced the judges of their better logic and the decision was two to one for the affirmative.
An unusually large crowd attended the debate, a considerable number of Washburn students being present. The judges were Judge Benson, of Ottawa, President Price of Ottawa University and Mr. Enright of Kansas City.
X. Y. Z. CLUB ENTERTAINED.
Washburn Debaters Given a Reception—Toasts Delivered.
After the Kansas Washburn debate Saturday evening the X. Y. Z. debating society honored the members of the two teams, the judges and a few outside guests with enjoyable entertainment.
Mr. Raymond Taylor as toastmaster called upon Mr. Sells of the Washburn team McCandless of Kansas, Judge Enright and Chancellor Strong. Mr. Sells in his toast said that Kansas University holds a warmer place in the hearts of Washburn students than any other college in the state. Refreshments consisting of ice cream, wafers and punch were served at the close of the toasts.
The Association of Collegiate Alumnae held its annual reception for the women of the senior class of the University, on Saturday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. T. H. Chalkley.
Reception for Senior Girls.
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Miss Baker of Bailysville and Miss Brookens of Holton visited with Captain Brookens yesterday and today and incidentally witnessed the Baker ball game.
SOPHOMORESWIN
FAY, JOHNSON AND WATERS ARGUED FOR SEGREGATION.
Debate Was Exciting. — "Girls are Harmful," Said Sophis; "Girls Make Us Better"—Freshmen.
In the second annual debate between the Freshman and Sophomore classes Tuesday evening, the Sophomores carried off the laurels by a vote of two to one. The affirmative of the question: "Resolved, That it is for the best interests of the students in colleges of liberal education that the sexes be segregated," was defended by H. Clay Waters, Ralph C. Johnson, and Cecil Fay of the Sophomore class, while Rollin Perkins, Lester Disney and Roy Dietrich of the Freshman class argued that co-education was desirable and natural.
The debate was admirably handled and hotly contested by both sides. Cecil Fay opened the debate for the Sophomores and made a splendid talk, arguing in substance that co-education tended to lower the highest standard of scholarship. Ralph Johnson came second for the affirmative, and aside from doing some good rebuttal work, made several strong points. Clay Waters had the closing speech for the Sophomores and also the final rebuttal. His vivid presentation of vital points and his earnestness throughout did much toward winning the honors for the Sophomores.
The Freshmen side was opened by Roy Dietrich. He spoke with enthusiasm and made a marked impression on his audience. Lester Disney made several good points for his side, dwelling in most part on the harmfulness, intellectual and moral, that would result from segregation. Rollin Perkins closed for the negative and made a particularly strong speech for the Freshmen.
The Freshmen and Sophomores were out in large numbers to support their favorite representatives and the University chapel rang with the yells of the classes of '09 and '10. The same class as Freshmen won the debate last year from the Sophomores.
PHI PSIS 10—SIG ALPHS 1.
First Inter-fraternity Base Ball Game this Afternoon.
The Phi Psis won the first game of the inter-fraternity series against the Sig Alphs by the score of 10 to 1. A fast game was played and an enthusiastic crowd was out to see it. The Phi Psis will now have to meet the winners of the game between the Alpha Taus and the Sigma Nus which will be played Tuesday, May 9.
SHOULD CELEBRATE MAY I.
Said Professor Gray in Chapel- Describes Eastern May Day.
No chapel speech of the season has been more entertaining than Professor Gray's account in chapel Tuesday of the May day games at Bryn Mawr.
After a short sketch of the history of the games Professor Gray described the gorgeous manner in which they are now given at Bryn Mawr. There, May Day is the great event of the year. In its festivities every student has a part. Early on the morning of May 1st crowds come to witness the games.
Professor Gray closed his speech by suggesting that it was time for K. U. to start something of that kind and urged the students to attempt it next year.
ANANIAS THE SECOND AT BAKER
Sends a Yellow Story to Kansas City Paper that Misrepresents K. U. Students.
The Baker University School of Journalism has at last produced a yellow scribe, by far more saffron than can be found in any other similar institution in America. Out of a little hatgrabbing he has made a May Day battle huger than Admiral Dewey's at Manila. Out of a race to catch a train, he paints a picture of six hundred routed by sixty.
Jacob Kaiser, a Baldwin student, rode through the crowded street on a pony to whose tail was tied a bunch of K. U. colors. A few K. U. students caught the pony and held it while others untied the colors. Kaiser foolishly struck the students with a loaded riding whip and was pulled from his mount and hit by the fist of one of the sufferers. He was allowed to go his way in peace, as he manifested a disposition of tameness. W. G. Laury, another Baker student preparing for the Methodist ministry, grabbed a Stetson and ran. In order to get away, he jumped from a high embankment upon the stony bottom and probably fractured his leg at the ankle. Besides taking away every piece of yellow bunting the K. U. students took the initiative in no movement.
Low R. R. Rates to Music Festival
The railroads have announced an open rate of fare and one-third for the round trip on the occasion of this year's music festival in Lawrence. The arrangement permits the sale of tickets on May 8,9 and 10, good to return leaving Lawrence on Monday, May 13. This rate will apply from all points as far west as Dodge City and Norton and includes Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri. It is expected that many friends of the University and lovers of good music will take advantage of this opportunity to spend a few days in Lawrence.
Sophomore Party at F. A.A.Hall, Friday Evening