1. 7 lays Jennings of the Relays wear at 45.33 are the suggested they Ed preston W. two-wetterwear. been lined up Run. They Slack the foster of ansas runner, 3,000 meter next Relays san said, Rick rick Club, who wear, will by- worn won't brake Relays Hall. ents 3 ecital dall theatre binson 21t GO ht: O e Katz mo e fice Vicious circle traps KU baseball? Stoic acceptance of inadequate funding and satisfaction with a last or next-to-latent conference ranking in terms of funding opportunities in intercollegiate athletic programs. But KU's baseball program is having to do just that. Despite current proposals to increase funds for baseball scholarships, the program is caught in a vicious circle. KU's program now has funding available for six full scholarships. Coach Floyd will submit a proposal requesting funding or 13 full scholarships or their equivalent. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Clyde Walker has approved the proposal, which will be voted on by the KUAC board. Thereafter, theoretically okay will come at the next meeting. Temple's formula for a competitive baseball team requires an outstanding educational institution, sufficient available scholarships and attractive facilities. UNIVERSITYELY, KU has that which interests the prospective recruit-a student educational institution. Most would agree that a student considering studying microbiology KU might appreciate good athletic facilities, he would look first at the science labs and weigh scholarship offers. It happens to the best of us. And KU's baseball facilities aren't exactly up-to-date or top priority in funding allocations. The backups is inadequate and the fences are the fences and seating (or lack thereof). So out-of-state recruiting becomes important. But baseball is a minor sport at KU. And all minor sports at any school get some of the step-child treatment. It's an unwritten rule in college sports that you endure scores funding and other trials. The needed attention to the KU baseball program shouldn't stop with the scholarship funding proposal. Improved facilities and needed personnel should be budgeted. Thus the vicious circle. Marginal funding attracts few players so the team's chances for success are slim. More money for scholarships means better players who then demand better facilities—which requires more money. Courtney Thompson Fifth Quarter Associate Sports Editor portait. But Temple suggested that extensive training would be an added expense derived from the initial benefit of the increased scholarships. An assistant coach probably would be needed to share the duties, and he would expect to be paid. It seems the continuous step-child treatment accorded the baseball program would frustrate coach and players. Temple says KU gets close to a top competitive team but doesn't have it for long. But baseball has never been emphasized, and it was not their goal. IF PRIME recruits are going to be enticed with lucrative scholarship offers, they also need to be tempted further with improved playing facilities. That takes money, AND UNTIL about two years ago when the NCAA limited the number of scholarships that could be awarded for baseball, power schools such as Missouri and Alabama. Naturally they got the best players and were (and are) conference leaders. Temple said the status of the proposed funding increase looked good. Apparently, after first meeting with blessing approval by the KUAC board session, if the scholarship money is approved, KU will finally improve its standing among Big Eight schools. According to Temple, all other conference schools except Kansas and Oklahoma have scholarship available than does KU. But don't hold your breath. In Temple's 25 years at KU he said this was the first large funding increase to receive serious consideration. And of prospects for new facilities at Quigley, he said, "Well, it'll probably take a while."1 Survey three.2 THIS SEASON, Temple said, KU is about three quality players short of an outstanding team. So, if we're close, why not develop a quality competitive program? Theoretically, the increased funding is a start. On the surface this looks encouraging—more money for more scholarships to attract top athletes to form a first-team intuitive team. But there's always a hitch. Only 18 to 19 per cent of Kansas high schools have a competitive baseball program compared with 65 to 70 per cent in Missouri and 65 per cent in Oklahoma. However, Kansas has always done it that way, football, basketball and track are the keys. With improved facilities and increased scholarship money, KU wouldn't have to take a back seat to schools like Oldhamia. With the weather advantage, KU will have the weather advantage. Can't win. In fact, KU baseball probably won't ever match the status of OU or MU baseball. 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