Monday, November 9,1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section B · Page 3
Senior Quincy Adams competes in the 200-yard breaststroke in the meet against Texas A&M. She finished second in the race, but was disqualified. Her first place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke helped the women's team defeat Texas. Photo by Jay Sheerdp/KANSAN
Swim meet vs. Aggies yields mixed results
Freshman wins three races for women; men hard-pressed in sprints
By Matthew Friedrichs Kansan sports editor
Swimming is not a placid sport
For a few seconds after diving into the water at the start of a race, the swimmers accelerate under the surface and the water is calm. But then they emerge, arms churning and legs kicking.
Friday night the Kansas women rode the crest of the wave, beating No. 22 Texas A&M 153.5-147.5.
The No. 25 men did not crest as high, losing
129-172 to the No. 15 Aggies.
"I'm proud of their effort," said Coach Gary Kempf. "Very rarely am I happy, but I'm proud."
The meet was the first dual of the year for the Jayhawks, and it was vindication for the women.
"We're underrated." Kempfsaid.
The women started strong, winning the 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke, 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle. But they slumped in the middle of the meet, which upset
"We had to swim well at the end to win the meet." Kempf said.
Kempf.
Freshman Kim Waite won the 200, 100 and 50 freestyles for the Jayhawks. She was also a member of the first place 200-yard medley relay team.
waite said the team rallied at the end for a win.
"I was really proud of our team for not getting scared," she said.
The men did not do as well in sprint events. Texas A&M swept the top three positions in both the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle races.
"That's one of our strengths," said Mel Nash, Texas A&M men's coach.
In a dual meet, teams with better sprints have an advantage Nash and Kempf said. It was an advantage Texas A&M held.
"They might be the best sprinting team in the country right now." Kempf said.
Junior Tyler Painter had the best performance among Kansas men, winning the 1000-yard freestyle and the 400-yard individual medley.
■ Waite's 23.92 in the 50 freestyle, 52.32 in the 100 freestyle and 1:52.66 in the 200 freestyle were personal bests.
Junior Kerri Pribyl won the women's one- yard diving competition with a personal best of 270.45.
The women competed against North Texas Saturday morning, sweeping all the events and winning 111-68.
Former Kansas State basketball coach dies
Hartman's Wildcat teams promoted school's sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before there was Bill Snyder and a championship-caliber football program for K-Staters to crower, there was a cool and crafty Jack Hartman staving off athletic oblusion as the Wildcat basketball coach
The Associated Press
"He was a beacon of light and a candle of hope for the university's entire athletic program," Jon Wefald, Kansas State president, said Friday, a few hours after Hartman died at age 73.
"This is a sad day not only for Kansas State fans, but for all people involved in basketball. in particular those involved in basketball in
the state of Kansas," said Kansas coach Roy Williams.
Wefold acknowledged the debt K-State athletics owed Hartman.
"Now, Kansas State has a great deal to be proud of in its athletic programs. But then, there wasn't much but the men's basketball program," Wefald said. "Over and over again, Jack proved we could get quality athletes to come to Kansas State."
Sometimes they weren't even such quality athletes. That was another part of the Hartman mystique.
From 1970 through 1986, the often-iracsible Oklahoma native won 295 games and lost 169 at Kansas State, winning more than any other coach in school history.
He had plenty of good players, such as Lon Krueger, Rolando Blackman and Ed Nealy.
But he probably didn't have as many as other
coaches with similar winning percentages. Probably, it's safe to say that the majority of
coaches, given the same players Hartman recruited to Manhattan. would not have won 295 times.
"When it comes time to recruit, we get in private jets and fly around the country," an admiring Big Eight Conference coach once said. "Jack gets in his car and drives to Bonner Springs. And then he beats us!"
Heart problems forced Hartman to retire in 1986, but he remained connected with Wildcat athletics in his retirement.
Hartman: respected coach died during the weekend.
He also proved he could win with great talent. He coached Michael Jordan, Mark Price and Sam Perkins to the gold medal in the Pan American Games after they fell behind Mexico by 16 points in their first game.
Jack Hartman was one hell of a basketball coach," said Chuck Neinas, commissioner of the Big Eight from 1971-80. "His success, based upon the talent he had, was exceptional. And he was also a very enjoyable guy."
There was never any doubt as to who was in charge.
"I remember how it was during practice," said North Texas athletic director Craig Helwig, an administrator at Kansas State during the 1970s. "There was the sound of the ball bouncing, and there was the sound of Jack's voice. Those were the only two sounds you heard in the entire gym."
Basketball fans remember Fred Pralle
By Kevin C. Wilson
Associate sports editor
Kansas basketball fans are remembering the career of Fred Pralle, a two-time All America guard for the University of Kansas who died Friday in Gainesville, Fla., at age 82.
Praile, who had leukemia,
helped lead the Jayhawks to three
consecutive conference titles
from 1936 to 1938. He earned three
All-Big Six selections.
"He was one of the true greats who played here," Kansas coach Roy Williams said. "I'll never forget his talk at the 100-year celebration banquet last year. He was fantastic. Our players still remember him."
Praille, whose real name was Ferdinand, was born in St. Louis. He played at Kansas under legendary coach Forrest "Phog" Allen.
In his final two seasons at the University, Praile led the Jayhawks in scoring, and his average of 12.1 points per game topped the Big Six in 1938. The Jayhawks had 54 wins and eight losses during Praile's three years on the team.
Max Falkenstein, Kansas announcer, remembers listening to radio broadcasts of games in which Pralle played.
"He was a magnificent athlete," Falkenstein said. "He had a great set shot where he took it clear to the floor before shooting it with two hands."
After his playing days at Kansas were over, Pralle played for the Kansas City Healeys, an Amateur Athletic Union team. The Healeys became the AAU national champions in 1940, and Pralle was named the most valuable player for the tournament. He later moved to Gainesville, where he owned a Phillips 66 oil company.
Pralle died at the North Florida Rehabilitation and Specialty Care Center in Galenville. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Felice Pralle.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Gainesville at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home.
All Campus, All Classified
When: Nov.18
Deadline: Nov.12
Why: For you to sell whatever you've been
waiting to sell or to just get rid of your stuff
How: Place a classified ad
in the Garage Sale Promo.
Come by 119 Stauffer-Flint
or call the Kansan Classifieds at:
1x1 $7
1x2 $12
864-4358
If your item is $15 or less, place your ad for FREE!