Kansas City Kansas Community College - Owaissa Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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THE JAYHAWK Page 2 1 Basketball A record of sixteen victories in nineteen games and becoming unde- feated champions of the Inter-State league were the achievements chalked up by this year's varsity basketball team. Under the tutelage of Coach Al Heider, the Devils made mincemeat of all league opposition and gained revenge on two of the three defeats. The roundball men started the sea- son by dropping a disastrous deci- sion to Coffeyville, 33 to 37. The shooting percentage was the worst to be recorded for the season for the Blue Devils. Devils Lose Opener Six victories followed the lone de- feat before the Devils were sub- merged by Independence 52 to 47. The game was the only one of the season scheduled with Independence and the Pirates gained the honor of being the only team to escape the claws of the vicious Blue Devils without tasting defeat. After the non-league defeat by In- dependence, the Hiedermen put to- gether another string, this time of nine victories. The next to the last game of the season was with Iola. Just a little bit cocky, the Blue fig- ured to knock oh' the Red Devils in the same fashion that they had used earlier in the season. The Blue Devils were undefeated on the home court and this fact, combined with the pre- vious 59 to 48 victory over the Red Devils made the Bluemen look like sure winners. Iola wasn't to be denied, however. Junior College held a big lead with only minutes to go, when the Red Devils caught fire and tied the score. With the score tied and only five seconds left in the game, Gene Lazzo was fouled. A dismal sigh went up from the crowd when Lazzo's free throw popped in, then out. Red Devils Win in Overtime Three overtimes followed with Jun- ior College scoring first every time, and then Iola hit a last minute shot to stay in the game. Don Bain, Iola guard, fired a shot from deep in the far court at the end of the second overtime to tie the score at 63 to 63. It was Bain who a few moments later put in the goal that ruined the perfect Junior College home court record. The climax of the season came in the last game, when the Blue Devils turned back Chillicothe 48 to 44 on BASKETBALL TEAM TOP ROW: Gene Clohecy, Dave Chambers, Bill Vose, jerry Thompson, jack Haden, Alsa Eason. SECOND ROW: Coach Al Heider, Frank Wasko, Richard Verbeclr, jim Johnston, Tom Rowland, Bob Dill, Lawrence Long, Don Robertson, Coach Paul Jewell. FIRST ROW: Bob Stewart, Bill Brown, Bill Strumillo, Walter Haskins, Ed Hoskings, Carl McCormick, Gene Lazzo. the home court, to register an un- defeated league season. Coach Al Heider started the sea- son with six lettermen but had only four at the end. Walter Haskins, Bill Brown, Herby Higgins, Bill Strumillo, Bob Stewart, and Jack Pridey were the original six lettermen to start the season. Higgins dropped from the squad and Pridey ran out of eligibility at the semester end. Many Outstanding Freshmen Present on this year's squad were some of the greatest freshmen ever to don a Junior College uniform. Carl McCormick and Gene Lazzo were two outstanding boys in their first year of Junior College ball. Other members of the squad included Ed Hoskings, Jim Johnston, Tom Row- land, Bob Dill and Dave Chambers. One of the outstanding perform- ances of the season was made by Walter Haskins, who hit twenty-nine points against Fort Scott. The as- tounding part was that Haskins missed only two shots. The Juco reserves under Coach Paul Jewell didn't have too good of a season, owing to the constant shift- ing, of personnel. The' B team served its purpose however, that of supplying and developing players for the varsity, as this year's record shows. Basketball Banquet The Junior College Blue Devils, undefeated basketball champions of the Inter-State Conference, were hon- ored at a banquet March 13, at the First Pilgrim Congregational Church. The team's loyal supporters, the Lions Club, again sponsored this fete at which Walt Haskins and Bill Stru- millo were named honorary co-cap- tains of the 1950-51 squad. The invocation was given by Paul Phelps after which Dean Lion Wellemeyer led the group irt a few Junior College songs. Miss Anita Monley played a piano solo, Prelude, and Dalton Conner a number of piano-accordion solos as tributes to the basketball squad. Walter C. White, president of the Lions, presented a toast to the team that had such a memorable season. Responses were made by Dean J. F. Wellemeyer, Coach Alfred Heider, and Assistant Coach Paul Jewell. The principal speaker of the eve- ning was Ray Hanson, Director of Athletics at Illinois State College, who gave an address on the subject Civilization Follows the Ball! Tips-to-student dept.: When waving at a faculty member be sure the hand is at least 18 inches from the nose.

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Page 20 THE JAYHAWK Homecoming Parade Colors of every hue and shade were mingled together in beautiful floats, streamers, bright shiny cars, balloons, confetti, corsages, posters, and cloth- ing to form one of the most out- standing Homecoming parades in the history of Junior College. Floats were entered by the Spanish, French, and German Clubs, the social clubs, the Jayhawk staff, the Dramatics Club, the YMCA, the YWCA, Delta Psi Omega, the K Club, and the In- digo Imps. The procession was headed by a group of majorettes led by Eleanor Straub. Immediately following was the band, which set the pace for the parade that extended nearly a mile in length. Queen Shirley Cathers '51 and her attendants, jane Smith '51 and Sharon Dill '52 rode in a convertible near the front of the parade. Little Sharon Hammer, daughter of Mr. Clint Hammer, social science instructor, rode with Dean J. F. Wellemeyer, Mayor Clark Tucker, and Superintendent F. L. Schlagle. Sharon wore a white mum corsage with blue ribbon, similar to the cor- sages of the Queen and other Junior College girls. After the game with Wentworth Military Academy, the royal party was introduced at the homecoming dance by Cliff DeMoss, pep club president. After Shirley was crowned by her escort, Larry Robb, they led the first dance. The Indigo Imps, under the direc- tion of Miss Erna Penner, sponsored the parade and party. Spring Sports At this writing the spring sport teams have just begun their inter- school meets, but a look at the per- sonnel on hand gives indications that this year could easily develop into the greatest spring sport season in history. The track squad appears to be a bit better than last year's, while the tennis and golf squads are tremen- dously improved and only a miracle should keep those boys from walking away with all of the booty in the Inter-State meet. In the Inter-State track and field meet at Wyandotte field last year the Blue Devils finished third, be- hind Graceland and Wentworth. Walter Haskins, an outstanding weight man of last season, will be ATHLETICS CHEERLEADERS Jeri' Hampton, jane Smith, Martha McWilliams, Shirley Cathers, Alta Rash, Mike Spaight. FOOTBALL QUEEN jane Smith, Queen Shirley Cathers, Sharon Dill. Nvvv,AWv the main Devil hope in the weights again this year. Haskins broke the Inter-State record by over four feet last season when he heaved the shot- put 44 feet, 4M inches. Don Robertson and Charlie Hud- son, two members of last year's rec- ord breaking medley relay team, are competing this spring, as are Bill Brown and Gene Thomas. Bob Dut- ton, Washington high star last year, is a valuable addition to the team. Tennis Prospects Excellent Tennis Coach Clint Hammer is expecting great things of the tennis squad. Only Don Willson is returning from last year's team but Ray Mercer and Jack Haden, city junior doubles champs and runnerups in the men's divisions of the city meet, are on hand. Charles Hudson will divide his time between track and tennis. The former captain of the Wyandotte high school team is showing improvement at every match and is expected to win his share of victories this season. Although they had a disastrous season last year the netminders should do much better this year. Willson has improved a great deal and the team is full of depth. The tennis team will take in the Inter-State, the Kan- sas statc junior college meet, and several dual affairs. Strong Golf Team Coach Iden Reese is optimistic over this year's golf team. The coach- stated that his biggest problem won't be in winning matches but rather in pick- ing the boys to play in the matches. Lettermen on hand include David Gilman and Bob Stewart. The fresh- men out for the team may take the positions away from the two letter- men as they are capable of playing great golf. The following freshmen appear to have an inside track for a position on the team: Alvin Eason, jim Johnston, Don Swegel, Donald Day and Frank Wasko.

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'I- K Page 2 2 THE JAYHAWK Football It's not how the game is played but whether it is won or lost. That's the theme of most of the large uni- versities at the present time, but not at Junior College. Here the non-paid players still fight for the Blue and White but merely for the glory of the school and its honor. This past football season may not have been the greatest season in history but it was a thrill packed one, with enter- tainment and good times for all. The Devils under the tutelage of Coach Loren French won one game, tied one, and lost six. The season was far from a rout. The Blue Devils lost most of their games by three touchdowns or less. It seems William Jewell stepped up its anxiety of collecting manpower and gave scholarships to seven mem- bers of last year's undefeated junior College team. The inexperience and lack of reserve strength, brought on by the William Jewell move, was in force throughout the season, espe- cially so in the first game. lola Junior College, using a two-platoon system, steamrolled the Devils 18 to 0. The score was an exact reversal from the year before. Graceland Defeats Devils The ensuing game was the first Inter-State game of the season for J.C. with Graceland the foe. The game was played on the Wyandotte field. A lead of one point for the Devils stood up for three quarters but a 12-point Graceland fourth quar- ter erased the lead and gave the 'Yellowjackets an 18 to 7 victory. Alert forward wall work by Wally Smith and Ed Vaught led to the only Blue Devil tally. Penalties were too much for the Blue Devils in their second Inter- State contest with Kemper, there. Penalized 250 yards, the Blue Devils just couldn't muster up the needed strength to overcome the constant setbacks. On one Kemper touchdown drive the Frenchmen were penalized a total of 65 yards. Charles Hudson and Cliff DeMoss continued to lead the backfield play. However, fresh- man Bob Dutton was the star of the game with his outstanding defensive and offensive play. A Two-Platoon System Too Much The poor reserve strength of the Devils was demonstrated again in the tilt with the Baker B team at Wyandotte. Despite the fact that Baker threw a two-platoon system against the locals, the scoring was infrequent and Baker had a rough time in making away with a 14 to 0 victory. Quick kicks and long boom- ing punts by Bob Dutton were the feature of the Devil play. With Fort Scott the victim the Blue Devils finally broke into the win column after four defeats, by knocking off the Greyhounds, 13 to 2, on the Wyandotte field. Bill Bo- jeck and Tom Rowland played out- standing defensive ball. Both boys played the linebacker positions and their play and teamwork were ex- cellent. Bojeck set up both touch- downs with recoveries of fumbles. A pass from Charles Hudson to Jim McMillen was good for the first tally and a thrust through the middle of the Greyhound wall by mighty mite Gene -Thomas scored the second touchdown. Dave Gilman booted the extra point. Homecoming Ends in Tie Homecoming at Wyandotte field was a gala affair for everyone con- cemed, but no one went home happy. The game ended in a 6 to 6 tie, and Wentworth and Blue Devil fans alike were dejected, both having expected victory. After Wentworth scored its touchdown, the try for extra point seemed to be heading straight for the goalposts, but Tom Rowland threw himself in front of the ball and blocked the kick. Rowland received the full brunt of the ball in his eye and was rushed to Providence hos- pital, where it was discovered that his eye was internally hemorrhaging. At first it was thought the courageous action of the big linebacker would cost him the sight of one eye, but fortunately Tom recovered. With Rowland in the hospital and the whole team racked with injuries, the Blue Devils were prime for their worst defeat of the season and they got it. Playing on the Independence gridiron the Devils were ironed under 48 to 13. Walter Schuler's fine of- fensive play was the lone K.C. fea- ture. Still hoping for a conference vic- tory, the Devils met Chillicothe and drew a heartbreaking 7 to 6 setback on the Chillicothe field. The decision was a complete turnabout from last season when the Devils swept all conference play. However, hope springs eternal and the Devils are looking with a bright eye to next fall. Blue Devil All-Stars Bill Bojeck, rugged linebacker on the Juco football team, and Walter Haskins, smooth Blue Devil pivot- man, were named to the Inter-State football and basketball all-star teams. respectively, this season. Bojeck won the admiration of the coaches with his determined and vi- cious defensive play. He probably could have been a top offensive player but Coach Loren French used him where he was needed most. Wally Smith, big Devil tackle, was named to the second team. Walter Haskins was the standout on the Inter-State championship team. Walter played almost every minute of every game and was con- sistently among the high scorers, in addition to his rugged defensive and backboard work. Bill Strumillo, Bill Brown, and Ed Hoskings were named to the second team. JUCOS For the second consecutive year the Girls' Basketball team, the Jucos, has won the second place trophy in the Girls A Basketball League sponsored by the Kansas City Rec- reation Department. Bill Brown 'Sl coached the following girls to the second place spot: Jeanette Carriger, Frances Fagan, Shirley Cathers, Do- lores Kelley, Lillian Bernard, Carol Cawood, Joanne Fromholz, Gladys Gaston, Gerry Swan, and Dora Mae Ricord. The trophy, along with last year's second place the Trophy Case in the Gym Build- ing. one, is now in BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City. Kansas, 33: Coffeyville, 37 54, St. Joseph 44 595 Iola, 48 685 Ft. Scott, 59 51: Chanute 41 719 Wentworth, 49 56g Graceland, 53 Kansas City. Kansas, 47, Independence, 52 Kansas City, Kansas, 79: Kemper, 43 Kansas City, Kansas, 597 Wentworth, 47 Kansas City, Kansas, 80, Ft. Scott, 68 Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City, Kansas, City. Kansas, City, Kansas, 615 St. Joseph, 48 615 Graceland, 43 545 C.B.C., 48 77, Chanute, 47 585 Coffeyville, 48 52, Kemper, 39 633 Iola, 65 483 C.B.C., 44 FOOTBALL 1950 Kansas City, Kansas, Og Iola. 18 Kansas City, Kansas, 75 Graceland l8'f' Kansas City, Kansas, 63 Kemper, 15 Kansas City, Kansas, 0: Baker B 14 Kansas City, Kansas 13, Fort Scott, 2 Kansas City, Kansas, 6, Wentworth, 64' Kansas City. Kansas, 13, Independence, 48 Kansas 65 Chillicothe, 7' City, Kansas, 1 'Denotes ea gue games