6 Tuesday, April 26, 1977 University Daily Kansan Jinx beware: Clarke's hot By ANDY RILEV Sports Writer Bill Clarke has been waiting patiently. And he's been winning a lot while waiting. But for the time being, he's still waiting and wondering whether there could be any truth to all that stuff about jinxes, spells and boxes. What he wants is a tennis title—specifically, he wants the edible title of the Big Eight championship. He has failed to win in three tries, but finished second last time. "I've won some bigger tournaments in the past, but I've gone into the Big Eight as the first." "My goal is to win the Big Eight," Clarke said, "but it's my jjms tournament. I've won two in one." CLAREK SAID it would be different in the Big Eight tournament, which is next month in Oklahoma City, because the Jayhawks had a good season. "They haven't had it in recent years," Despite his problems in past Big Eight tournaments, Clacka is a later-far from being considered one of the great players. Clarke, a 22-year-old senior from Lewes, became the No.1 single player in the league last season. sophomore, and he still is the top player now in his final season. He has been a consistent winner as the No. 1 player and team leader. Last year, he posted a 24-5 record in his singles matches, and he to a slow start this spring, having incurred a cut. DESPITE the slow start, Clarke's game appears to be back in top shape--his record is down. Clarke said he started hot last spring and cooled off late in the season. "My game is moving up," he said. "I started poorly. I lost four matches at the beginning of the year, but now my game is better than last year's, and maybe even better than last year." "I hope to reverse that this year and play in towards the end of the season," he said. "If I can keep up with his opponents should suffer. At 6-4 and 200 pounds, Clarke is a powerful player with a strong arm." HIS STYLE of play was good enough to earn him two Kansas high school state tennis championships while playing for Shawnee Mission South. He also has been invited to Forest Hills and has competed in NCAA championships. Clarke made it to the NCAA meet two years ago with doubles partner Tim KU athletes, coaches to be honored in hall Outstanding past and present University of Kansas athletics and coaches are about to continue their journey. That is the plan announced by Clyde Walker, athletic director, who has envisioned such a hall since taking his post in 1973. Phase One of the project-honoring individuals—is now under way. Phase Two—honoring team achievements—is still in the discussion stage. Walker said that completion of the project probably would take at least two years but that parts of the ball would be opened during the interim period. Baseball Standings AMERICAN LEAGUE Milwaukee W 7 L 601 Pet. GB Baltimore W 7 L 589 GB Riverfront W 8 L 360 GB Toronto W 8 L 471 GB Detroit W 8 L 472 3/4 Detroit W 8 L 327 3/4 Carrollton W 10 L 388 3/4 West Chicago 10 5 643 — Oakland 10 6 623 — Wichita 10 6 623 — Minnesota 10 7 588 % Minnesota 10 7 588 % California 7 7 458 % California 7 7 458 % Tampa 7 12 385 % Toronto 4-5, Boston 34 New York 9, Baltimore 6 Oakland at California, n Only games scheduled CAMDEN Toronto (Harlem) 1-4 (Gardenia) 0-2 Clapham (Harlem) 0-4 (Gardenia) 0-2 Glencore (Harlem) 0-4 (Gardenia) 0-2 New York (Halton) 10 at Baltimore (May 13) Oakland (Halton) 8 at Oakland (May 13) Oakland (Halton) 8 at Oakland (May 13) | | F | L | Pct. | GB | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | St. Louis | W 9 | L 6 | .401 | - | | Montreal | 9 | L 6 | .380 | - | | Pittsburgh | 7 | L 6 | .358 | - | | Pittsburgh | 7 | L 6 | .328 | 1 | | New York | 6 | L 8 | .429 | 1 | | Philadelphia | 6 | L 8 | .417 | 2 | | Philadelphia | West | | | | | Los Angeles | 12 | 2 | .500 | - | | San Antonio | 8 | 2 | .500 | - | | San Francisco | 7 | 10 | .500 | 4 | | San Diego | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4 | | Houston | 6 | 9 | .500 | 4 | | Seattle | 9 | 10 | .444 | 4 | **Yesterday's Games** Sl. Louis at Chicago 9, Illinois 8 Louis at Detroit 9, Illinois 8 Garden games Tuesday **Today's Games** Philadelphia (Christmas) 11 at Philadelphia (Candice 1) Cincinnati (Alabama 11 at Alabama (Nikko 2) Los Angeles (San Diego 11 at San Diego (Shar坪 2) Los Angeles (San Diego 11 at San Diego (Shar坪 2) THE SENIOR class will present a check for $1,000, designated for aiding the establishment of the Hall of Fame, to Walker at 2 p.m. today in the east lobby of Allen Field House, which is where the hall will be located. Walker said the purpose of the ball was twofold. "We want to honor the many outstanding athletic personalities for their contribution to our sport," Jayhawk Newsletter. "Similarly, we want to recognize the many team achievements that have brought national and, in some international recognition to the University." "WE ALSO want to develop a display that our many UC faithful, as we offer others, will use in their classes." Walker said criteria for membership for both individuals and teams were now under consideration, and he expected that the team would be established within a month. Valentine makes unofficial visit Darnell Valentine finally chose to come to KU but he didn't come to play basketball. Valentine, a 6-1 guard from Wichita Heights High School, made an unofficial visit to KU on the weekend to see his older brother, Kevin, a sophomore student, and to watch the Kansas Relays. He did happen to watch the Relays competition with KU basketball coach Ted Walsh. The sat in in Division II by Welker, who was also above Memorial Stadium. But Valentine had little to say to newsmen who asked where he intended to sign a national letter of invitation. "I'm GOING to take my time," Valentine told them. "I'm going to listen. It might be two weeks, it might be two months—it matters. I'm not going to rush for anyone." Valentine, who led his high school team to an undefeated season and the Kansas 5-1 title last year, has made official visits to Washington and Ohio, where that he was considering a visit to Michigan. Although Valentine hasn't ruled out signing with KU or several other schools, he has eliminated one school from his list of possibilities. Heidkat Clarke said that a win over a University of Southern California doubles team was one of the most gratifying for him because it burt Sullen Cal's chances as a "I just don't care for K-State." he said. Of course Clarke would like to return to the NCAA tournament, which will be May 14. The NCAA tournament process has become more exclusive. The number of entrants has been cut in half to 64. Bids for the national meet will be sent out May 18, the day before the conference "THEY'VE MADE it a lot harder to get selected for NC'S," Clarke said. "But the way I see it, I've still got an awfully good impression of it. I'm pretty confident I'll be invited." But for now, Clarke has numerous opponents to face, and undoubtedly several victories to chalk up in the coming month as he tries to win the national title. A Bie Irigh title. That's the one he wants. Netters face NU ★ ★ ★ The KU men's tennis team will play its final home match of the season when the Jayhawks meet the Nebraska Cornshuskers at 2 this afternoon on the Allen Field House Senior Bill Clarke, who is in the run-off for the Big Eight No. 1, singles title, will be playing his last home match. Clarke's record this season is 20-6. KU has a 15-11 mark and is the favorite in today's match. KU defeated the team on Sunday. Senior Bill Clarke is as mean to his opponents as he is to the ball Child photo by MARIAMME MAIROIM Emporia State will test pitchers By JASON NUSS Sports Writer The Kansas Jayhawk pitching staff will be tested again this afternoon when the Jayhawks host Emporia Kansas State College in a doubleheader at Quigley Field. The games, which are the last bone conceptions of the season, will start at 1:30 p.m. KU pitcheres are ineffective this weekend in a four-game series with Nebraska. The Cornhuskers collected 51 hits off eight KU pitcheres and defeated the Jayhawks two out of the four games. KU is 19-16-1 for the year. Emperor State is an explosive team, and boasts a team batting average above .300. The Hornets swept a doubleheader from KU last Tuesday. VESTERDAY, EMPIORIA State took another doubleheader from Kansas State. The Hornets' record is now 32-5, and their last defeat was three weeks ago at the Kansas Tournament when the Jayhawks beat Empioria State in the semifinals, 7-2. "Emporia State is one of the best small college teams around." KU coach Floyd Temple said recently. "They can hit the ball and are a well-coached team." Temple has selected Terry Sutcliffe and Clay Christians to start against Emporia State. Both pitchers started in Sunday's doubleheader against Nebraska. SUTCLIFFE (4-2), pitched three innings and allowed three earned runs and nine hits. Christensen (3-5) was charged with five runs and gave up six hits in 8-23 innings. Lee Ice continues to pace the Jayhawks offensively, ice leads the team in hits with 44 (4 short of a single season KU record) and average with a 364 mark. Amy Gilmore, Ron MacDonald and Carl Heinrich also are hitting above 300. Gilmore leads the teams in RBIs with 25. MacDonald has scored 27 runs, tops on the team, and Heinrich leads in doubles with eight. KU IS NOW 5-3 in Big Eight Eastern fidence, and momentum before we go up to Missouri." After the Missouri series, KU will travel Manhattan for doubleheader with KU (1-0). "Our pitchers must gain some con- The Green Pepper Country Kitchen Pirates Cowe The Green Pepper Country Kitchen Pirates Cove Green Pepper Country Kitchen Pirates Cove Pitcher Dave Rusch said the Emporia State doubleheader was a key series for the team. Division play. 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