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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1926
Page
3
Kansas University football scrimmage marked by injuries and strong showings as Coach Ted Shultz’s squad edged the varsity in a rough practice game. Key players Hamilton and Hays sparred through parts of the session while others rested. Kan sas Aggies loom Saturday with weather permitting.
A scattered sports roundup discusses evolving offensive football, Cedar Tinds and Mississippi League details, and a Cedar Tid team slump. It also highlights Kentucky race tracks, Latonia and Churchill Downs stakes, three year old contenders, and a long standing collegiate kicking record approaching 1926.
The article details long range drop kicks, noting a 62 yard record by Fat O'Dea of Wisconsin from 1898 and later attempts by Dartmouth and others. It discusses rare kicks from beyond the 54 yard line and quirks of golf style scoring, with fragmented lines on various players and events.
University of Kansas cross country team makes its first 1936 appearance meeting the Aggies at Manhattan. Coach Hoff has limited Witter injury issues and conducted seven tryouts for a squad of about thirty runners. The trip to Manhattan will include six or eleven runners as announced late Friday.
Dr. Alten clarifies KU stance on Thanksgiving football plan with Missouri. A contract sets two games one in 1926 at Col in 1927 at Lawrence. If Thanksgiving play occurs it does not alter KU athletic relations or breach the contract, merely shifts meeting date with Missouri rested five days. Also notes Pocatello wins in junior baseball title series.
Tutorial discusses tackling fundamentals in football with dummy drills. Emphasizes body position arms speed and decision making, warns against diving and hesitating, urges practice from linemen backs and halfbacks, and notes readers can write in with questions.
Valley grid notes examine the return of Bob Fisher and the absence of Johnson for Iowa State as fans gauge the Cyclones versus the scarlet Pioneers on homecoming day. Grinnell shows backfield strength with Ross Eyahn returning after eligibility clearance while Drake drills for Oklahoma with lineup tweaks and injury updates.
Twenty two members of the defeated Haskell football squad will ride to Dayton, Ohio to face Dayton U. on Saturday afternoon. Coaches Dick and Pat Hanley accompany them as Dayton is expected to provide the Indians’ first real test of 1926. Captain Stidham is returning from illness and Fritz may fill in. Hawley heads the injured list as he goes to Kansas City for treatment, costing several weeks. The Indians have piled up 215 points in four games, led by McLain with 137.
Frank Isbell, owner of the Wichita Western League baseball club, says after sixteen years in Wichita he may depart for personal and business reasons. He notes Wichita supporters reportedly want Steffy McKinis to manage, but adds no bona fide offer has been made and he aims to build a strong 1927 club.
The report notes Bratticed taking holes in the line while Stover was injured. Shaky practice injuries were not widespread. Manhattan quarterback Pratt is highlighted as the outstanding player, good punter and passer. Hanley was ill and out, Rite ran signals briefly but won’t play soon, Hutson tried at right end.
R B Jeffries of Tonganoxie was picked up last night by city officers for alleged intoxication. His Ford coupe was taken to a local garage. Jeffries is expected to answer the charge in police court tomorrow morning.
Coach Higgins drilled the Red and Black squad about an hour and a half last night. The line and backfield spent twenty minutes on tackling drills with dummies under coach supervision, then moved to blocking and charging. The backfield men continued to work as Higgins supervised the drill.
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