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KANSAN.COM/SPORTS |THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 2016
UP NEXT: TEXAS On Saturday, Kansas gets a shot at Big 12 supremacy
50 THINGS
Associated Press
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A former University student paid for college by proving Pluto's existence
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tombaugh wanted nothing more than to become a Jayhawk and graduate from the University. When his family's finances held him back, the 20-year-old began crafting his own telescopes with lenses and mirrors in the hopes of being accepted to the
Lowell Observatory, where he planned to save money for school. What he never imagined was that he would discover a new planet, previously only known as Planet X.
"He's a great example of someone with drive and dedication to pursue something to the end," Bruce Twarog, a professor in the department of physics
and astronomy, said. "Months on end went into discovering Planet X and
someone without a degree or much professional experience proved it was there."
Tombaugh spent days at a time comparing images and tracking the unknown mass that was believed to be the ninth planet in the solar system. When he finally proved its existence on Feb.18, 1930,the news went global.
"This was the first planet discovered in about a century," Barbara Anthony-Twarog, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics, said. "And it was what allowed him to achieve his goal of finally coming to KU."
The unorthodoxy of being such a young and uneducated astronomer brought Tombaugh world-renown fame and convinced the University to grant him a scholarship that allowed him to earn his bachelor's
in astronomy. Tombaugh later earned his master's degree, also from the University.
"He was a humble, dedicated young man from Kansas who loved Lawrence and loved KU and persevered to achieve his goals," Twarog said. "He showed that you don't have to be a doctor or someone important to do great work and make a real difference."
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Bailey Hall was once known as Chemistry Hall.
4. The first detection of a mass quantity of helium on earth occurred in Bailey Hall in December 1905.
5. In the early 20th century, students and sometimes the chancellor would celebrate football victories by parading through town in their night shirts.
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In 1873 Flora Richardson became the first woman to graduate from the University.
The Eldridge Hotel burned down twice, once in 1856 and again in 1863. According to the hotel's website. Colonel Eldridge vowed to add a floor every time it was rebuilt.
6. Poet and author Langston Hughes grew up at 732 Alabama St.
A plaque on Mass Street is dedicated to a blind man, Leo
However, the house that he lived in is no longer standing.
Beuerman, who used to sell pencils and pens on the street in the 1960s.
According to KU History, in 1910 two members of
the Board of Regents voted to abolish football at the University, citing corruption and safety concerns. They were unsuccessful.
Al *Moore/KANSAN* The plaque reads "Remember me. I am the little man gone blind, I used to sell pencils on the street corner."
29-27).
There were no lead changes until the third set when Oklahoma went up 9-8 to lead for the first time in the match. This led to a total of 12 lead changes. Both teams produced two tie scores in the first set and 17 in the third set.
"Anytime you're going to play volleyball with a good team you're gonna have some momentum swings and certainly that's what happened," coach Ray Bechard said. "[Oklahoma's] coach is as competitive as anybody you'll coach against. So their team's not gonna go away. We knew they would fight. Jayhawks just a little bit better fight at the end, thank goodness."
Junior setter Ainise Havili was setting a bal-
Tayler Soucie both led the team with ten.
"We knew they would fight."
Ray Bechard Volleyball coach
The Jayhawks had a total of six aces on the night, with Payne and Havilli recording two. Bechard was more pleased with the hitting statistics of this match as opposed to the previous match against Southeastern Louisiana.
"Most important stat of the match, they came in hitting .285 and as you can see defensively I thought it was our best effort probably of the year," Bechard said. "We held them to
just the first set. She had eight kills overall. Burse seems to be adjusting well to playing collegiately and getting used to the speed of the game, however she was a little nervous for her first Big 12 conference game.
"It was super exciting. I was kind of nervous at first but my teammates helped me get rid of that," Burse said.
The Jayhawks will travel to Austin to take on No. 5 Texas on Saturday. Texas (9-2) gave Kansas two of its three losses in the 2015 season. Game time is set for a 7 p.m. start on Saturday. The match will be broadcast on the Longhorn Network.
Andrew Rosenthal/KANSAN Freshman outside hitter Jada Burse jumps for a hit. She had eight kills against Oklahoma.
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