Kansas relays coming soon
Record breaking performances, fine athletes work, organization characterize yearly sports event
To most track fans, the KU Relays means three days of record-breaking performances by some of the country's finest athletes. But to the many people who plan and organize the relays, it means a year around job.
Bu RICHARD LUNDQUIST
Following his victory over the weatherman in last year's relays, Bob Timmons, head track coach, immediately went to work organizing this year's relays, to be held April 20-22. He contacted schools and star athletes about coming.
Besides trying to get the best performers at the relays, Timmons acts as overseer. He takes care of the coaches and athletes while they are here and still tries to find time to get his own team ready for the relays.
IMPORTANT AS getting topnotch athletes is, it by no means tells the whole story of the relays. Another part of the story is told by Dr. Edwin Elbel, manager of this year's relays.
Elbel came to KU in 1928 from the University of Iowa where he served as Director of Athletics. He served as a professor in the Physical Education department until last June when he retired.
"I was first appointed to my present job in 1930 by Dr. Forrest C. (Phog) Allen, but I wasn't called manager then," said Elbel.
Elbel serves as advisor of the Student Relay Committee. He helps coordinate promotional work, gets out entries, and contacts officials for the relays.
He is quick to point out the importance of the SRC. He said, "We don't lack in coordination or cooperation because of the active interest shown by those involved.
UNDER THE SENIOR leadership of Jim Whitaker and Martin Holmer, SRC handles much of the administrative work of the relays. The 30-man committee makes up programs, sends out entry forms, and helps in the running of the events.
During the middle of March, indivitations will be sent out to about 300 colleges, universities, and junior colleges. About 150 of these will be represented at the relays. Add to this many of the best high school athletes in Kansas and a good show is assured.
Athletes must meet certain minimum standards in their events to be able to participate. Elbel says, "We are more selective now because of time limits."
A nostalgic Dr. Elbel can tell you many interesting stories about
the relays. One he tells is of Dr. Allen barnstorming by airplane in the early '30's.
3 All-Staters sign "intent" to play here
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Three Kansas All-State football players have signed Big Eight letters of intent to attend KU. There are four other probable signings expected within the day.
John Riggins, 6-2, 216 pound quarterback from Centralia; Mike McCoy, 6-4, 200 pound tackle from Hiawatha; and Niles Hauser, 6-4, 215 pound tackle from Ellinwood, will enroll at KU next fall. All three were first squad All-State choices by major Kansas newspapers.
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Also expected to sign within the day are Keith Cippnam, 6-2, 195 pound offensive end and defensive safety from Southeast High School, Kansas City, Mo.; Bill Robinson, also of Southeast; Bill Granrorg, Ruskin High School, Kansas City, Mo.; and Skip James, Shawnee Mission North, Kansas City. All were named to either All-State or All-City positions for 1966.
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