SPORTS UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Wednesday, June 19, 1996 5A Search for coach nearing end Luedke's decision not to pursue job surprises team After conducting several weeks of interviews, the search for a new Kansas softball coach may be coming to a close. Former Ohio Former Ohio softball coach Tracey Bunge and Michigan assistant softball coach Bonnie Tholl are the two candidates remaining to fill the spot vacated by former Kansas coach Kalum Henkel who Haack, w Gavle Luedke resigned in January to become the head coach at Alabama. Interim coach Gayle Luedke, who succeeded Haack, decided SOFTBALL not to pursue the position. She was unavailable for comment. Luedek played softball for Kansas from 1985 to 1988 before becoming a graduate assistant for the team and later a full-time assistant. She left Kansas in August and was a volunteer coach for Texas before coming back to the Jayhawks in January. Kansas has been searching for a coach since the season ended in May. "We began with an original pool of thirty," said Betsy Stephenson, associate athletic director at Kansas. "We had two interviews this week, and we are very pleased with both of them." "We have two choices at this time — to choose between the two candidates we have or interview more candidates." Bunge was an All-American pitcher for the Kansas softball team in 1986 and was a fourtime All-Big Eight selection. Her single-season ERA, 0.55, and home run output, 9, both remain Kansas records. "We have two choices at this time — to choose between the two candidates we have or interview Betty Stephenson KU associate athletic director Luedke's decision to withdraw as a candidate was a surprise to those closely associated with the program. "I was very surprised that she withdrew," Stephenson said. Luedek didn't even tell the team she was leaving. Kansas junior shortstop Michelle Hubler said the team was very surprised to learn about Luedke's decision to leave. "She didn't address the team, and everyone just kind of heard about it through the grapevine," she said. Kansas assistant softball coach Kim Newborn also was surprised to hear that Luedke was leaving. "I don't know why she withdrew," she said. This will be the third time in three years that the softball team will begin the season with a new coach. "It takes getting used to," Hubler said. "Whenever a new coach comes in, they bring their own ideas and attitudes. Last year it was different because we knew the person coming in. This year we don't know any of the candidates. It will just take time to get used to it." The new coach will take command of a team that finished 31-25 last season, including a 10-12 record in the first season of Big 12 Conference play. Stephenson said the new softball coach is expected to be announced today. ALL 12QT. TUB ICE CREAM Over Invoice Cost NATIONAL BRAND POP 12 & 24 PACK 12 OZ. CANS Over Invoice NATIONAL BRAND BEER 24 PACK 12 OZ. CANS Kellogs Corn Flakes Over Invoice Cost Over Invoice Cost DIAPERS 18OZ. NABISCO SNACK BROWN FISH TAYSTEE WHITE SANDWICH BREAD 24 OZ. LOAF 99¢ OLD HOME CINNAMON ROLLS PKG 1$^{19}$ MT. DEW, DR. PEPPER DET PEPSI OR PEPSI 6 PK. 24 OZ. BTL. 88 LAYS POTATO CHIPS OR TOSTITOS 14 OZ. BAG 88 COB ADDITIONAL PURCHASES $830 NATURAL LIGHT BEER N P K 1322 CWS FRESH CRISP CARROTS 24 MAG 58¢ FOAM COOLERS BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK OR ROAST --noon-10:30 daily KIWI FRUIT WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS MANUFACTURERS COUPONS SWEET RIPE PEACHES OR NECTARINES 68¢ OPEN 24 HOURS EVERY DAY RED BELL PEPPERS 98¢ LR. BONELESS BEEF ARM CHUCK ROAST ECONOMY PAK 88¢ LB. IMPORTED FROM HOLLAND $3'98 SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE LB. TYSON FRYER DRUMSTICKS OR THIGHS ECONOMY PAK 88¢ FA Low Cal plus No Fat noon:10:30 dail MOOSE BROTHERS SUPREME PIZZA LARGE 12" SIZE SNO PALACE SONY PLAYSTATION 2 EVENINGS FOR $6.99 2 GAMES FOR 2 EVENINGS $2.99 VARSITY 1015 MASSACHUSETTS 841-5191 Crown Cinema BEFORE 6 PM, ADULTS $3.00 (UNITED TO SEATING) SENIOR CITIZENS $3.00 Truth About Cats & Dogs613 2.45,5.00,7.15,9.30 PRICES EFFECTIVE JUNE 96 BAS NOR TUE FRI SAT 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TwisterP013 5:15,7.45 Spy HardP013 2:45,5.00,7.25,9.40 PhantomP013 2:45,5.00,7.20,9.30 DragonheartP013 2:30,4.55,7.10,9.35 TwisterP013 2:30,4.55,7.15,9.45 HILLCREST CINEMA TWIN 1110 IOWA 841-5191 $1.25 Red Lyon Tavern 944 Mass. 832-8228 Muppet Treasure Island$^{a}$ 2.45,5.00 Birdcage$^{b}$ 7.10,9.30 Down Periscope$^{b)13}$ 2.30,5.15,7.0,9.25 SHOWTIMES FOR TODAY ONLY 936 Massachusetts DON'S AUTO CENTER "For all your repair needs" *Complete Auto Repair* *Machine Shop Service* *Parts Department* 1910 Haskell, Suite 1 • Lawrence, Kansas • Phone 8417504 Once you really get into this sport, the world becomes your health club. 1029 Massachusetts 841- PLAY (7529) © 1995 Rollerblade, Inc. © and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Rollerblade, Inc. PRODUCTS 20% OFF UDK EXP: 6/19/96 --- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. VISIT OUR SALON FOR A NEW LOOK! PAUL MITCHELL CALIFORNIA TAN SEBASTIAN