UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN . ATHLETES NOT THE POOREST STUDENTS Their Grades at. Illinois Above Those of Average Students DO NOTHINGS IN LOWEST RANK Statistics at the Champaign School Spoil the Time Worn "Pass the Ball" Joke Those enemies of athletics who claim that it is the interest in college sports which keeps down the academic standings, the most important to have to look for a new stamping ground. have to look for a man. The dean of men at the University of Illinois after a long investigation of the classroom work of more than 3,000 men has arrived at the conclusion that the athlete, if any different from the average student, stands a little higher in the scholarship scale. Once, at a time before these discoveries were made, there was an ancient joke that alleged, in a slurring manner that all a football player could pass was the ball. The accusation of poor scholarship did not end there, however, but passed to every branch of competitive sports. Do not do the athlete does not lie, the athlete is more than holding his own with the mass of the students. Still more remarkable is the fact, shown by the Illinois figures, that the athlete did better work during the season when he was working in his particular branch of athletes than he did at any other time of the year. In 1909-10 the averages of the men of the University was 81.21, and for 1910-11 it was 81.78. Compare those figures with those of the athletics in below and we see there the old all brown and no brain theory is headed for. AVERAGE FOR ATHLETES 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. Yr. Football team...81.80 81.26 81.25 Baseball team...83.42 80.71 82.07 Basketball team...78.31 82.12 80.22 Track队...83.29 82.85 83.07 Swimming队...83.61 81.13 82.37 Grand average ...82.74 81.78 82.76 ball team...81.08 79.91 80.50 Grand average...81.39 82.45 81.91 1st Scm. 2nd, Scm. Yr. Football team 79.86 80.97 80.91 Baseball team 81.12 79.78 80.45 Basketball team 79.08 83.28 81.48 Track team 82.55 83.28 82.91 Swimming team 82.52 84.59 83.51 Soccer team 84.90 83.48 84.19 Tennis队 78.08 81.27 79.67 Gymnasium team 82.31 85.51 83.91 Freshman base Another theory that went up with the pass the ball joke was that comprehended in the grand old jest: "My studies interfere with my college life." It was found in the same investigation that the men who were the leaders in college activities other than athletic had percentages in their studies that were several points above those of the average student. In 1909-1910 the men drew a total grade of 84.34 and in 1910-11 a per cent of 83.77. And the saddest part of it is that the people that have been kicking college athletics around, to say nothing of knocking gleefully on the men who took part in other college activities are finally confronted with the fact that the 40 lowest averages in two years are charged to men who never made a touchdown, a home run, or a basket, men who did not even write dope for the college rag or hit the high spots on the glee club. Why send a flimsy piece of paper for a valentine? Send a box of Wiedemann's—Adv. PRINCETON TO THE FORE IN TRACK ATHLETICS Princeton University is getting into the field of athletics more and more every year. Since the advent of Keene Fitzpatrick at the tiger school her success in track has materially increased. In view of this fact the Princeton track schedule has been largely increased this year in order that the men of the squad may have ample opportunity for working out before the Pennsylvania relay meet and the Olympic Games tryout. Five indoor meets have been scheduled. WASHINGTON WOMEN WEAR UNIVERSITY "W" Emblem Is Awarded by Athletic Association to Muscular Co-eds The formation of the Woman's Athletic Association by the athletic co-eed of the University is a step toward the position held by athletics at Stanford, University of Washington and other western universities. The action of certain athletic co-eds in calling a meeting of girls to form a Woman's Athletic Association is a step in the direction of forming an association of those existing at Stanford University of Washington, and other western schools. Among the Pacific coast schools, especially, the athletic girls have dome into prominence. They are awarded a letter for proficiency in women's athletics and receive the same recognition from the University as the athletics of the sterner sex and guard their emblems with equal jealousy. The Woman's Athletic Association at the University of Washington has decided that the winning of the woman's letter should be made more difficult and to that end have added to the requirements that the athletic co-must fulfil before she may wear the coveted emblem. The rule formerly was that the young woman who aspired to athletic honors had to make four class teams before the letter was granted. Under this ruling a girl who could place on her class team four times whether in the same sport or in different ones was awarded the woman's emblem. The sports that were included were basket ball, base ball, tennis and hockey. The new rule that the women have adopted has added three more sports to the list; track, rowing and volley ball. The woman who would now wear the W. must now make her class team in five out of the seven sports. Getting a place on a team twice in the same sport is not counted toward the letter- ROWING CLUB WILL OWN HOME AT POUGHKEPSII Columbia University Crew Will Have Training Quarters on Intercollegiate Rowing Course The Rowing Club of Columbia University has purchased land and water rights at Poughkeepsie, where the crew has been practising for the last three seasons. The sale was made through the graduate treasurer of the rowing club. Columbia is the first of the institutions that send crews to Poughkeepsie each year to become the owner of its training quarters. Last year the Columbia crew had difficulty in obtaining permission to moor its boat house, and it was to obviate this difficulty that the purchase was made. The Columbia crew management expects to erect a large building to contain the kitchen and dining room and a large social hall. The property is situated at the one mile mark on the intercollegiate rowing Try the Ambrosia ice at Wiedemann's.—Adv. BURNED OUT, BUT LOSE ONLY ONE DAY Washington High Carries on Work in the County Court House Washington High School, Feb. 12. —(By Ivan Allen, Special Correspondent).—School goes on with much earnestness and zeal regardless of the fact that our fine high school building and all its contents were destroyed by fire January 13. The fire was of an unknown cause and had gained such headway before being discovered that nothing but the records were saved. School is now held in the court room of the county court house. There are not so many inconveniences as might be expected in regard to class recitation rooms and the general order of the school. However, there are no blackboards, laboratory and physics experiment apparatus. The new domestic science equipment was destroyed; cooking has been discontinued. School necessities are ordered and are arriving every day, so that in a short time work can be resumed on a more practical basis. The Tenth Summer Session The bond election for a $30,000 school house carried by a large majority, there bing 415 for, and 101 against. The faculty, and school board are receiving much praise for their promptness of action, school having been resumed with the loss: of but one day. TWO SPECIALS Salina High School, Feb. 9.—The printing department has received a supply of 10 point type and is now publishing, "Now and Then" whenever the amount of news warrants an issue. The printing class, under the supervision of Prof. Karl Miller is doing some fine work in publishing The Habit and in doing the jot printing for the school board. NOW AND THEN BY SALINA STUDENTS NOW AND THEN Prof. Trettien Lectures. Salina High School, Feb. 8; (By C. E. McConchie, Special Correspondent)—Prof. A. W. Trettion of the University of Kansas gives the first number of the University Extension course this evening. His subject is "Education and Social Progress." This is the first of a series of six lectures to be given in the high school auditorium before University of Kansas JUNE 6 to JULY 17 A faculty of nearly sixty and the complete University equipment of library and laboratories will be at the service of those who wish to continue their studies. The Summer Session Catalogue, with full description of all courses will appear about February 1. AND Any Briar pipe in window,with case $3.25 POSTER OFFER: A 1-pound package of Twin Oaks, Velvet, Tuxedo or Prince Albert, FREE with each pipe. PIPE OFFER: These are all Standard Goods, and are offered this week only, to reduce stock. Selling out at cost, entire line of College Posters. Regular price is 50 cents each. NOW 35 cts EACH Lawrence High School. Feb. 13.—In the auditorium at 8:00 o'clock this evening the services will present a farce entitled "Boys Will Be Girls." It is an extravanganza in one act. At the recent senior party this farce was given and made such a hit with those present that the seniors decided to present it to the public. Miss Patti Haiti, a graduate in locution of the University of Kansas has been directing the cast. The characters are as follows: GRIGGS or any three for $1.00. LAWRENCHE HIGH PRESENTS "BOYS WILL BE GIRLS" "The Store of Quality." GRIGGS 827 Massachusetts St. ma'am. . . . . . George McKelvey Cordie Wood. . . . . . Eli Dorsey Hiram Cheep, school com- The judges were Prof. D. M Bowen, state Manual Training Normal school, Pittsburg; Miss Lucy Porter, Ft. Scott high school; Prin W. M. Kyser, county high school Altamont. mitteman. . . . Harry McColloch An admission of ten cents will be charged which will go to the athletic fund. the middle of April. Superintendent John Lofty is making an effort to give the course and the individual lectures a wide advertisement. Parsons High School, Feb. 10; (By Earl Cooper, Special Correspondent).—The preliminary contest to choose contestants for the Parsons-Chanute contest was held at the Baptist church last night. The subject of the debate was, "Resolved that the commission plan of municipal government, provided for in the Kansas statutes, insures decrease of corruption and increase of efficiency in the conduct of city officers." The judges decided, two to one, in favor of the negative. PARSONS CHOOSE THOSE TO DEFEND ITS COLORS Those chosen to represent Parsons at the annual contest are; debaters, Frank Wharton and Mark Nusbaum; declaimer, Helen Strasburger; essayist, Earl Cooper. Parsons will also send a chorus, and e; he will lead the Parish Children's Prince, Blanche Bridger, Minnie Ledbetter, and Bettie Lou Miller. LaCygne High school Feb. 12.—Every member of the graduating class is enrolled in the Collegiate Course and all will enter the freshmen class at the University of Kansas next year. LaCygne High school, Feb. 12.—(By Mary Stolper, Special Correspondent)—High organized students here have organized a Glee Club. Miss Mary Stolper was elected manager, Miss Ethel Brown, leader and Miss Ruth Traul, pianist. There is plenty of talent among the students here and with a little practise LaCygne should have a first class chorus. Expect Big Freshman Class. LaCygey High school, Feb. 12. The Freshman class next year promises to be the largest enrolled for several years. Letters have been sent out to prospective students in the adjoining districts and the replies indicate that more of the graduates of the rural schools will enter high school than for several years past. Everyone of the eighth grade who graduates in the city school will enter high school next year. We'll Welcome'Em Sarah Scales. . . . . Harlan Russe Bella Tolles. . . . . Harry Steven Gussie Gush. . . . Lyman McCurdy Susp Prim. . . . . Byran Davis Little Dot. . . . . Ralph Ellis Fan Bale. . . . . Lawrence Cole Flossie Fresh. . . . Harold Winey Miss Take, a pretty school Begin Track in Earnest. Hutchinson High School Feb. 12. February the first marked the beginning in earnest of track team practice A big track meet is planned to be held in Hutchinson toward the last of April, with representatives from the different schools in this vicinity, and Hutchinson will be well represented. Some of last year's stars who will participate this season are; Darwin Pattinson, the crack pole-vaulter, Ralph Pattinson, Fay Prickett, and Hiram Patton. TWO DEBATING TEAMS CHOSEN AT ANTHONY For your valentine the sweetest, dainiest, most acceptable token of love and esteem is Wiedemann's, the confection that touches the heart. Put up in one-half, one, two, three and five pound boxes...Adv. Daffodil Craze. Anthony high school, Feb. 7.—The Girls' basketball team played the Wakita girls at Lydick hall, Friday night, winning 22 to 7. Anthony High school, Feb. 7. (—By Thompson Blackburn, Special Correspondent)—A preliminary debate was held Feb. 2 to select affirmatives and negative debating teams for the double debate between Kingman and Anthony. Material was gained from K. U. and various government officers on "Resolved that the United States senators should be selected by the vote of the people." Short musical numbers were presented by the senator Flae Clark. Those that debated were: Annette Wood, Dora Lockett, Hazel Jennings and Marita VanHorne, affirmative; John Meyer, Clinton Hoath, Giles Patterson and Ray West, negative. The judges chose two teams of three, John Meyers, Giles Patterson and Ray West,Dora Lockett, Hazel Jennings and Marita VanHorne A pick-up team of young Anthony, college men and alumni played the country team of Hopewell and were spanked 52 to 37. Several former stars demonstrated their ability to "pack" with a backpack with Fred Henderson with A. H. S.'s, famous Southwestern forward did great work considering his not being in condition Anthony Beats Wakita. Have you handed in your daffodil to Gustafson, the College Jeweler, yet? He is giving a $5 gold piece for the best daffodil on his stock or store. Hundreds have come in. Lots of the students have tried their skill. Better get that $50 yourself. Contest closes 6:30 p. m. Feb. 15.— Adv. K. U. Graduate a Visitor. Mrs. Richard Elam (formerly Miss Mabel Ergenbright, K. U.) visited school Friday. Ambrosia ice at Wiedemann's.— Adv. SPEARVILLE GETS AWAY WITH LARNED'S SCALP Spearville High school, Feb. 12—(By Ed Wiedower, Special Correspondent)—Spearville easily defeated Lerned in basket ball here Friday evening. The score was 45 to 31. Sperville High School——The ladies of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at this place gave a chicken pie supper Thursday evening. The proceeds which amounted to forty dollars pay one half of the expenses incurred in sending a delegation of fifteen boys from the High school to the State Y. M. C. A. convention at Hutchinson. ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR HERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL The senior class play "At The End of The Rainbow" will be given February 19. Herington High School, Feb. 12; pondent)—Electric lights will be put in the halls, office, chapel room and domestic science room of the high school building. OLATHE TRIMS PAOLA IN A DOUBLE HEADER Large Crowd Sees Home Teams Defeated in Hard Fought Battles Paola High School, Feb. 10.—(By Geo. F. Miller, Special Correspondent.)—Before one of the largest crowds of the season Olathe defeated Paola in the first double header basket-ball game of a series of four to be played between these schools. Green and Johnson starred for Olathe, Rickett and Fordyce for Paola. The second game of the series will be held at Olathe. The boys' line-up; Olatte G. FT. F. Green, rf. .5 .5 4 Moody, lf. .1 0 4 Johnson, c. .2 0 1 Thiry, rg. .0 0 0 Moore, lg. .0 0 2 Totals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5 1] Totals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . 5 11 Paola G. FT. F. Ricketts, rf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 0 Russell, lf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 Thompson, c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 Wilson, rg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1 Fordyce, lg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 5 Totals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 9 Olathe, 21; Paola, 17. Referee, McDaniel. The girls' line-up: Olathe G. FT. F. Benade, rf. . . . . . 4 0 0 Ferguson, lf. . . . . . 3 5 5 Elliott, jc. . . . . . 0 0 0 Meredith, cg. . . . . . 0 0 4 Kelly, rg. . . . . . 0 0 3 Schaffner, lg. . . . . . 0 0 2 Totals. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 15 Paolele G. FT. F. Hobart, rf. 1 3 1 Fulley, lf. 3 0 2 Hombuckle, jc. 0 0 2 R. Licbengood, eg. 0 0 0 N. Licbengood, rg. 0 0 3 Petty. 0 0 4 Totals. 4 12 Oklahoma 10, 19, Paola 14, Referee, McDaniel Will Wear Mortar Boards. Will Wear Mortar Boards. Halsted High School, Feb. 12.—The senior class this year consists of seventeen members. They expect to adopt the cap and gown system which will be a new feature in the school. He Comes Up Smiling ROWLANDS College Book Store A new book just in, and a good one. You'll come up smiling when you read it. CAR SCHEDULE Beginning Sunday, February 4, A. M. until further notice. Cars leave Haskell 5, 20, 35, and 50 minutes past the hour. Cars leave Henry and Massachusetts for Santa Fe 5, 20, 35, and Cars leave Henry and Massachusetts for South Massachusetts, 5, 20, 35, and 50 min. past hour. Cars leave Henry and Massachusetts for K. U. via Tennessee, hour and 20 minutes past hour. Cars leave Henry and Massachusetts for K. U. via Mississippi, 20 and 50 minutes past hour. Cars leave K. U. via Tennessee Street, 2 and 32 minutes past the hour. Cars leave K. U. via Mississippi Street, 17 and 47 minutes past the hour. Please note K. U. cars leave Henry and Massachusetts street five minutes earlier than old schedule. This change was made at the request of the majority of the patrons using these cars. Lawrence Railway and Light Co.