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Tuesday, May 4, ,954 Changes Suggested tVr'er Looks At State High School Cage Setuo By BOB SERR Sports Staff Writer Nebraska's high school basket ball situation, as it stands to day, is divided into four classes A, B, C and D. As most rabid fans know, this classification is based on the size of the male en rollment of the respective schools. On the other hind, In such states as Indiana, Kentucky, Illi nois and Iowa there exists a setup whereby all of the schools in the state are lumped Into one class. In Indiana and Kentucky, where basketball Is as much part of a boy's schedule as eating- and sleeping:, the situation has proven very succcessful. These states have developed far more than their share of out standing hoop stars; and the fans there would not even consider adopting a class system similar to the one that we are acquainted with in Nebraska. This writer proposes that Ne braska basketball should be modified to a plan like the one followed In Indiana and Ken tucky. Most fans that read this statement will automatically re mark, "What about the little school?" In Indiana, for example, the little school often wins the entire championship. Boys in these small towns play together all of their life and develop teamwork that many big teams could never attain. WE CAN find examples of this in our own state. The Minden Whippet team of '52 which easily captured the State Class "B" title could have been State Cham pions. Many Omaha Holy Name aggregations have been superior to Class "A" teams that reach the finals. The Class "C" champs of the 1954 season were far better than Class "C" caliber. Led by smooth Lyle Nannon, Syracuse is an out standing example of a small town team which could have easily defeated many Class "A" lives. To illustrate that a change Is due in Nebraska hoop competi KU's Mather Believes Big 7 Spring Grid Drills Too Short Chuck Mather, KU's new foot ball mahout, was scowling out a window in his Robinson Gym office. Rain was washing out an afternoon of spring practice. "Getting 20 good days of prac tice in the 36 we're alloted isn't as easy as it appears on paper," Mather observed to nobody in particular. "Even with 20 good days it's tough to get a football team ready." Frankly, the 38-year-old auto matic winner of Massillon, Ohio, thinks the Big Seven's spring drill session is too short. Better than none at all, like the Ivy, but not enough. He also would like to see spring drills insti tuted in Kansas high schools. "Naturally, both these opin ions are lor selfish reasons pri marily," Mather said with what is becoming traditional candor. ''Spring practice in Kansas high schools would result in the state producing more and better col lege prospects. "But there is a lot more to it than that. The No. 1 concern for every coach and principal should be what is best for the players. The well-trained player is rarely injured. Spring practice allows a coach time for that patient teaching of fundament als. Good fundamentals will re sult in success in technical exe cution. From success confidence, which overcomes fear of injury. Prevention of injuries alone is enough to justify spring practice in both college and high schools." During most of Mather's 14 year stay In the Ohio prep ranks spring football pract'ce was on the agenda. Once In the late 40's ft was deleted. Its absence lasted just two years. Then the princi pals returned it with the most overwhelming vote on record. The outspoken new Jayhawk boss also regrets recent legisla tion which limited Kansas high schools to nine games per season, t If nine games is the desirable number, then certainly the open ing, game should be arranged to MEN'S RESIDENCE HALLS ROOMS FOR FALL ARE NOW AVAILABLE Applicants This Spring Hove on Advantage In Room Selection Apply Now and Select Your Room For Fall 1 .ddHom the Residence IMb will offer . 1" ' room, ping-pong and game rooms, a snack bar and a complete orial and intramural program. Application and contract form, are available at the V$"ity Homing Office, AdminUtralion Budding, Room 209, Complete information U included on the contract form, or call the Residence HalU Phone, 2-7651. SPECIAL NOTICE: GRADUATE STUDENTS Graduate students will be accepted In the Residence Hail beginning this fall. One entire section of t he Resi demt Halls will be set aside for graduate student. tion, we can ask a question, "How does Nebraska basketball stand in comparison with Indiana's and Kentucky's?" The answer is clearly evident. Basketball in that section stands head and shoul ders above Nebraska play. Play is not only of a more polished brand there, but it is also fol lowed far and wide. From Indiana basketball stars come yearly. Many do not stay in the Hoosier state, but go else where. We can find examples of this in the Big Seven. The Hoo sier's biggest gift to this confe ence was of cnnrce Vance Clyde Lovellette. Nebraska's Jim Buchanan was a Hoosier also. Currently, there are several Hoosiers on the Big Seven ros ters. Colorado's strong squad of last season had two Indiana na tives on their KtartiHcr ljnum Charlie Mock and Tom Harold of Muncie, played outstanding ball all season. KANSAS STATE started two Hoosier guards this past year. Kent Poore and J. R. Snyder were pesky competitors and deadly shots all season. In our own backyard we have two im ports from Indiana. Chuck Smith from Anderson started at guard and easily won his letter. Fresh man Bill Wells should make a strong bid next season for a var sity berth. In comparison, it is rare to find a Nebraska high school graduate starting for a team outside of the state. Another suggestion for the bet terment of basketball In this state would be to have a playoff of the four class champions to deter mine the real champion, whether it may be a Class A or D team. To add color to the season, a yearly All Star game could be played. Every year the ten best seniors in Kentucky and Indiana are honored bv beinp nlarpd nn their state's respective AH Star teams. If Nebraska would adopt a plan to have a similar affair with a neighboring state, basketball in the Cornhusker state would be given a needed shot in the arm. permit at least four weeks of pre-game practice, Mather opines. "The season is short now . . . unless you're losing. It's difficult for the boys to learn enough to play the game safely. Often the season is ending just as a player has learned some thing about the game. "Frankly, I am for a four weeks spring practice in high school. I have found this is the most desirable length of time, and also the most desirable time of year to practice football." Mather was shifting into high now. He sounded like a young Phog Allen with a stockpile of thought-stirring opinions. The first was a stunner. He said . . . "It is my contention that football has prevented and does prevent more injuries than any other sport. It teaches a boy how to fall, how to relax, bow to receive a shock. "I know of several concrete examples. Ill cite one. When I was coaching at Leetonia, Ohio high school, one of my players was riding an orchard sprayer with a classmate during the summer. The sprayer somehow became overbalanced and started to tip over. The player yelled for his companion to jump. Mean while the football player was not hesitating. He jumped, even though the fall from the top of the sprayer was some 10 feet. The other boy was afraid to jump. He hung on and was killed when the thing turned over on him. "1 realize," Mather continued, "that a lot of people will not share my opinions. But we're petting so much talk on the bad side of sports in general and football in oarticular, that some one should try to promote the good side. As Herbert Hoover said before the 1950 meeting of the National Football Coaches' association in New York . . . 'Athletics are second onlv to reli gion in the moral influence it has on our country. In my mind that was a great tribute to sports and something to think about'." All accomodation! ore for room ond board Rates. $260 oer semester. Payable quarterly or In lump sum. feu r Hendrickson Wins 440 Nebraska's Brien Hendrickson clocked in :51.2, good for the crosses the finish line in the muddy "track conditions present. 440-yard dash for the lone Husker Colorado's Harold Scarff is sec victory on the track. Brien, a ond. As it was, Colorado cap former Lincoln High flash, was NU Trackmen Lag On Cinders As Colorado Triumphs 80-51 Track Events CV K Mile ino es S'Ht 12M High Burdlea fill Low Hurdlea S 1 Two Mile .. ' Belay Total S3 14 Field Events CV NU Hifh Jump Pole Vault 1 Shot Put Diacue S i Javelin 4 t Broad Jump O t Totah 17 Coach Ed Weir's University of Nebraska track and field squad again displayed plenty of strength in the field events but again looked woefully weak on the track as the visiting Colorado Buffs whipped the Huskers 80-51 on a cold, wind-swept Memorial Stadium track Saturday. The Scarlet won four out of six field events including sweeps in the high and broad jumps, but Brien Hendrickson, former Lin coln High ace, was the lone Ne braskan to get a first in the track events. Hendrickson won the 440 in :51.2 over a slow track. In win ning he whipped the Buffs' highly touted runner, Harold Scarff. Phil Heidelk, Ray Kelly, Ken Reiners. Charles Hunley and Ladd Hanscom were the winners for the Huskers in the field. Hei delk and Kelly tied for high jump honors while Reiners captured the 6hot. Hunley won the javelin while Hanscom leaped to a tri umph in the broad jump. Saturday the Husker squad goes to Columbia for a dual with the Missouri Tigers. The CU-NU meet summary: TRACK EVENTS Mile-Won by John Kit C; a, Wavne Phipp C); i, Hugh Oamera (N). Time 4 .2. 4 Won by Brien Hendrickaen (N); 2. Harold 6carff iCr. 3. Don Steer (O. Time : 51. 2. UHi-Won by Ron Cray C); 2,Charle Gibson N.i; a. Jerry Church (C. Jime :I0.2. tat Won by Bon Gray C); 2, Dick Bobllt (C); 1, Charlei Gibaon N. Time -.22.7. SIM) Won by Bruce Pfutzenreuter C: 2, Bob Anderaen (N); 3, Verne Buaae C). Time J:S,4. Two-mile Won by Knowlei Dougherty CH 2. John Kick C; Wayne Phlppa (C). Time 10:05.6. IWi Hit a Hurdle Won by Pat Hind man C; 2, Fritz Hageboeck C; i, Davt Lewi C. Time :16.3. 20 Law Burdlea Won by Pat Hind man C)i 2, Dave Lewis C); 3, Emer aon Scott (N). Time :26.1. Mile Belay -Won by Colorado Dfck Boblit, Verne Buaae. Don Steera. Harold Scarff); 2, Nebraska fBrien Hendrti-k-aen, Phil Heidilk, Charlea Hunley, Charle Gibaon) Time 3:26.7. THE NEBRASKAN mm- 4 ' Field Eventa High Jump Tie for first between Phil Heidelk (N) and Raymond Kelly (N). 6-1; 3, Merle Brestal N, 5-6. Pole Vault Tie for first between Den nis Plooster (C and Stu Walker C), 13-0; 3, Jim Hofstetter IN). 12-6. Shot put Won by Ken Reiner N, 50 feet 8Mi inches; 2, Cliff Dale N, 47-3; 3. Leonard Rosea Ni, 45-3. Dtscua Won by Doug Fuchs (O, 1524; 2, Cliff Dale (Si, 146-7; 3, Leonard Rosen N), 140-5!. (New record, surpassing eld mark of 148 1 set by Cliff Dale of Ne braska). JaeUn Won by Charles Hunley fi), 161-144; 2, Dave Lewis (C). 166-6; Larry Marsh (C), 164-. Broad Jump Won by Ladd Hanscom rN), 22-4; 2, Raymond Kelly (N), 21-10: 3, Jon McWilliams S, 21-344. Netters Battle Washburn Today The Nebraska tennis team will tangle with Washburn Univer sity this afternoon on the Uni versity courts. If the weather fails to co-operate the meet will be staged indoors. Last weekend the Huskers were stopped by Iowa State College 6-1 in Lincoln. The only Husker win came in the doubles with Nebraska's Roy Colson and Mar shall Becker on the winning end. On Thursday of last week the Huskers banked York College on the University courts 7-0. The ISC-NU summary: Singles Burford (IS) defeated Colson CN) 6-3, 1-6, 7-5. Paul Mattaon (IS) defeated Becker K), 6-4. 6-5. Earl (IS) defeated Norman Veitzer (N). 6-2, Ml. Ted Hampe (IS) defeated Bill Roy (N), 6-1, 6-0. Ron Slev (IS) defeated Steve Sutton (N. 6-0. 6-3. Doubles Colaon and Becker (N) defeated Bur ford and Earl (IS), 6-4, 6-3. Mattaon and Hampe (IS) defeated Veit aer and Roy (IS) 6-2, 6-0. SOTTlfO VHDU AlTMOtfTir Of TMf COCA-COU COAr SY COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF LINCOLN "CoVe" k o regiit.r.c' tredcfltork. 154. TMl COC-COU COM ' -?..V Courtesy Sunday Journal and Star italized on the Huskers' weak ness on the track to win 80-51. Nebraska won four first places in the field events. NU Linksmen Play Washburn Here Today Nebraska's golf squad, coached by Bob Hamblet, will go against Washburn University this aft ernoon on Lincoln's Hillcrest Country Club links. On Saturday they meet Kansas State in Lin coln. Dick Anderson, Jack Moore, Dick Lauer and Herb Mayer will probably form the Husker team in both meets. Over the weekend the Ne braska squad stopped Iowa State and Colorado in a triangular on the Hillcrest course. Nebraska triumphed with 38 points, one more than the Cyclones. Colo rado, mho won medalist honors with John Keltman's 73, was third with 29 points. Anderson and Moore paced the Husker linksmen with rounds of 76. Moore's 35-foot putt on the 18th hole proved to be the meet's highlight on the windy, damp day. The meet re sults: Kuth Alexander (C) (78). B points; An derson (N) (76). 12 points; Don Moiyneaus (IS) (76). 12 poinH. John Keltman (C) (73), 10 points; Woore (St (76), 7 points; Don Piatt (IS) (B0), 3 point. Georse Hoot (O (SO), fi points; Herb Mayer (X) (80), 8 points; Don Webber (IS) (77). 13 points. Jim Day (C) (K3), 2 points; Dick Lau-r (Si (77), 13 points; John McGuinnk (IS) (79), 9 points. Use Nehraskan Want Ads Kansas State Here Nebraska Meets Cats In Doubleheader Today Coach Tony Sharpe's Univer sity of Nebraska baseball squad will get back into Big Seven ac tion with a doubleheader against the Kansas State Wildcats on the Husker diamond this afternoon. Earlier this season Kansas State defeated the Huskers twice to virtually knock them out of the BUj Seven race. The iwo teams were scheduled to go against each other in single games on Monday and Tuesday, but wet ground and cold weather forced the clubs to postpone the action on Monday. The two teams will play two seven-inning con tests today with the first slated to get underway at 1:30. NU Baseball Statistics BATTING Prt. TB .346 20 .31 12 .317 23 Fred Seaer '52 11 18 Pat Wallette 22 4 7 Jim CederdM 41 13 Norman Cnufil 19 4 6 .316 6 Bill Giles 26 A 7 .269 8 Bob Lohrbert 13 2 S .231 4 Virail Gottsch 40 6 9 .225 1 2 Murray Backhaul 23 1 5 .217 5 Don Becker 28 1 6 .214 Ray Novak 39 8 7 .179 39 Don Brown 17 1 3 .176 5 Charles Wriitht 7 0 1 .142 1 Fran Hofmaxr 16 1 2 .125 2 Dick Geier 9 0 1 -111 1 Dirkea Rolston 25 S 2 .080 2 Dennis Korinek 17 3 1 .059 1 Jerry Shaw 2 0 0 000 O Don Keiser 1 1 0 000 0 Nebraska Totals .. 397 60 PI .229 127 Opponents Totals . . 394 76 104 .261 147 Player c eg Fran Hofmaier 6 2 Pal Wallette 3 0 Jerry Shaw. . 3 0 Dick Geier 7 1 Charles Wrifht 4 1 S 0 1.000 34 1 0 1.000 3 0 1 1 .500 31 1 3 .250 28 O 1 .000 13i O 1 .000 4 Ray Novak 1 O Actual number of batters faced. FIELDING Plarcr PO A E IW. DP PB Be Lohrber. 36 3 O 1.000 0 0 Dennis Korinek 10 S 2 ! 255 2 " Pat Mallet 2 0 1.000 O .. Dick Geier ? 2 2 3 1 " Charles Wright 1 ? ? 1-000 O .. Ray Novak 92 5 1 .990 5 .. Dirkes Rolston 13 21 1 .971 Fred Seger 33 41 3 .961 10 .. Murray Beckhaus 41 3 2 .957 1 2 Don Becker 39 O 1 .9o0 0 .. Bill Giles 38 1 1 .PoO 2 Norman Cmrfal 3 0 35 2 .926 2 .. Jim Cederdahl 27 0 3 .900 0 .. Virgil Gottsch 6 26 4 .889 2 Don Brown 4 4 3 .889 0 .. Fran Hofmaier 1 5 2 .750 1 .. Jerry Shaw 0 3 1 .750 1 Nebraska Opponents Softball Schedule Revised Recently Because of rain and wet grounds there were no Intramu ral softball games played on Thursday and Friday. As a re sult the schedules have been completely changed and all team managers are urged to check the Intramural bulletin board in Physical Education Building for the revised schedules. There will be two sets of games on Thursday, May 6. The first set starts at 5:00 p.m. and the latter at 6:15. Zeta Beta Tau meets Theta Chi, Farmhouse battle Pi Kappa Phi, Phi Gamma Delta collides with Sigma Alpha Epsi lon. University YMCA locks horns with Industrial Arts and Ag Men goes against L.S.A. on the Ag College fields in today's action while Delta Alpha Pi meets New man Club on the Coliseum diamond. PALM BEACH FASH ION -FIVER COAT TROUSERS CONTRASTING SLACKS 3 -piece outfit gives you 5 smart combinations Many color combinations to choose from This cool, nubby-textured Palm Beach outfit is your complete summer wardrobe. It's t suit for the city a 4-way sports outfit for both town and coun try wear. Come ia and see its exclusive Palm Beach tailoring features in our wide selection of blues, browns, greys, and tans. Luxury Lined Suit .39.95 Contrasting Sleeks 12.95 Cool Trim Suit 32.50 tlSSir .... 'I SSJ JIB BUI II H IB f Moliu nyoiit acetate and 5 nylon iu mo1 ftyie. Men$ Clothing Magee Second Floor Page 3 Nehraska. currently SDortine a 2-4 conference mark, was slated to go against Colorado in a two game series last weekend, but rain cancelled both contests. In their weekend action, the Cats dropped a pair to the Iowa Stat Cyclones. No definite Husker pitching as signments have been made, but Dick Geier, sophomore lefty, and Fran Hofmaier will probably ret the starting nods. Hofmaier, also a sonthpaw, ts the lone anbeatea hurler on the Nebraska team. He has a 3-4 record. Fred Seger, second baseman, is pacing the Nebraska bitters with a .346 mark. SB flR SH 6B BB BB RBI SO 00130082 1 1 1 0 3 0 5 4 212242 10 S 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0001 5I4 0000 60 O S 1 0 1 1 5 0 4 5 0 0 1 O S 0 3 0000402 2 1 3 1 O 3 7 8 1 0 1 O O V 1 1 00000002 0000002S 00001005 000S701 0000122 1 000O0101 O00O-100 O 6 5 8 10 45 8 53 e 4 7 7 966 5 72 42 14 PITCHING w I pet. H "h r a crahMtbbaswftbk 351 18 31 33 1 35 1 20 O I 3.44 9.58 S 55 4.71 4 05 .7f 51 32 32 11 0 8 59 31 14 8 2 12 324 18 27 15 2 12 71 16 13 6 3 14 20 S 6 3 1 5 O 5 O 6 2 17 1 O 1 0 0 0 0 o e 2 0 SOI 140 22 312 122 28 -S52 12 .939 8 ATTENTION Intra moral officials announced recently that the second round of the Intramural Spring: Golf Tournament win be played Sun day, May 9, inste&d of Saturday as previously announced. Play ers will tee off at Pioneer Golf Course anytime between 10:09 and 11:30 on that date. Max Kennedy Wins Gym, Trophy Max Kennedy, Beatrice senior and co-captain of the University of Nebraska gymnastics team, has been named as the most val uable member of the gym squad by a vote of his teammates. Ken nedy's award is the Charles Mil ler Trophy presented annually to the most valuable Cornhusker. r : 1 i V. r '54 y Vir- the ard The ' as 1 in I 30 n will sn's ulle ool; ska lies i of nee out l a a- By net eta ith- Phi r a Jet - the in- ied a, sa tm to pa . a Jn- es. ce ic of its he ric 80 be er ne in i- re it i. t rs -e il - a y f w S t z t t. . n e i': As:)
