Wednesday, April 30, 1975 7 Relays expected to break even By STEVE BOYCE BY STEVE BOYCE Kansan Reporter Revenue figures for the 1975 Kansas Relays show that if enough people bought Cokes and hot dogs, rented backstairs and this year, the Relays will break even this season. Dou Messer, business manager for the athletic department, said Monday that the company has been accruing The only other income accrued from program sales, concession sales, backrest rentals and entry fees. Messer said income from those sources hadn't been determined. He said many Relays bills hadn't reached his office, but he expected expenditures would be close to the $24.18 budgeted by the University of Kansas Athletic Corporation (KUAC). If that is the case, it will take an income of $1,962 above ticket sales income for the Relays to break even in 1975. The KUAC income of $2.53% over ticket sales income for the Relays HISTORICALLY, the Relays have followed a precarious financial path, usually losing a little money one year and making a little the next. Last year, when rain dampened the Relays on Saturday, the meet lost $1,412. b. At a 13-year study conducted by KUAC last year shows a $51,690 profit from the Relays since 1962. The biggest profit, a huge success and a beautiful weather weather up together. "There have been a couple of trends with the "Messier," Messer said. "Of course, the weather is important. And a few years back we had Jim Ryun here, an Olympian perforator. We were at a golf tournament. I think it takes a world-class performer who is also from Kansas for that to happen." Messer said the chance of huring the star athlete to the Relays was hurt by her being too late to participate. He has achieved professional status can't compete in an amateur event like the Relays. GARY PEFIN, KU assistant track coach, might be allowed to compete for the Rela "Yes, it's a possibility that the amateur-professional distinction won't be made. The people are right now advancing that the Olympics be for the best athletes, period." Ticket sales for Friday of the 1975 Relays totaled only $1,284. Though Friday was rainy and chilly, Messer said the weather didn't affect attendance very much. "I'm sure it hurt some, but Friday (you're) going to attendance or dayward," Ms. Messel said. ON SATURDAY, sunshine prompted ticket sales at the gate of $16,105.50. Advance sales for Saturday totaled $4,915.50. Total ticket sales for the 1974 Relays were less than 20% less than this year's Saturday gate sale. Although two family wins were conceived by the athletic department this year to boost advance ticket sales, Messer said, the amount of money accruing from advance sales was only comparable to advance sales totals of other years. "Several promotional-type efforts were tried last year to improve advance sales, and we just tried a little different approach this year." Messer said. SUA Forums stadium really hurts us," Pepin said. "At Drake, the stadium is small and people know they have to get tickets in advance or stay home. Here, you know you can just wait until Saturday and see what the weather does and still get a seat." Presents Pepin said KU's large Memorial Stadium preceded advance ticket purchases. "TOE-SUCKING IN ALBANIA" "The weather's not the only problem—our PEPIN SAID THAT scheduling the Relays for a later time in the year in anticipation of better weather was impossible because of conference meets across the nation. Forum Room "The week after Drake, you get into a lot of conference meets," Pepin said. "We wouldn't be able to get a lot of the prestigious track teams to the Relays if they had long-standing commitments to other meetings." National Lampoon Staff Writer May 2 2:00 p.m. CHRIS MILLER -FREE- --now '13450 AURH CARNIVAL April 29th-May 4th TICKETS AT: OPEN: Weekdays 5-11 A. U.R.H. Office Friday 3-12 Residence Halls Sat. & Sun. 12-12 S.U.A. Office --now '13450 There's Always Something Developing at Our Place! With our fully-equipped darkroom here at Naismith, it's only natural! 1800 Naismith Drive Lawrence, Kansas 66044 913-843-8559 Private baths—Weekly maid service—Comfortable, carpeted rooms—Heated swimming pool—Good food with unlimited seconds—Lighted parking—Color TV—Close to campus—Many other features Come join us at Naismith Hall Peugeot Cycles has raised the list price on the UO-8 ten speed bicycle to $155.00. In response, Ride-On is pricing the UO-8 at $134.50 during April. Price includes assembly and famous Ride-On guarantee. Store open 10-7, 7 days a week. Motobecane Mirage 10 speeds also sale priced at $149.95. Ride-On Bicycles 1401 Massachusetts 843-8484 Room to rent? Advertise it in the Kansan, 864-4358 THIS IS IT! This is the last day we will offer our special spring sale for students! There are still plenty of slacks, dresses, sport coats, swimwear, dress shirts and many other bargains at specially reduced prices. It's all happening now for you the student at: 1744 Massachusetts Open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.