Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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I N qjoofgalf Kmfg 64 cgfzafzgfs Continued expansion was the varsity key- note of the 1934 Shocker football season. Di- rector of Athletics and Head Football Coach Albert J. Gebert continued to turn the foot- ball eye of the institution upward and brought to Wichita two strong intersectional opponents-Gonzaga University and South Dakota State College. It was a thrilling season for the Wheat- shockers. Before the first game, Coach Geb- ert predicted from his downtown office at the Watson Sporting Goods Co., that his squad would fail in its bid for its third straight Central Conference championship. He was right, for the Shockers relinquished the crown to Fort Hays State College. Throughout the year, the athletic depart- ment maintained a downtown office at Wat- son's. Two more features marked the campaign. First, the largest squad in the history of the school turned out for the opening week of practice, and, second, six of the nine games were played on fields either uncomfortably wet or downright muddy. Friends University, old rivals within the city, provided first opposition of the season. They were trampled, 45 to O, in what has been announced as their last game with the Shockers. The following week, although out- v Caught in action on the practice field were these nine huskies of the 1934 edition of Coach Al Gebert's football parade. They are Cupper row, left to rightb Zene Fankhouser, Joe Spradling, Virgil Wilson, Millard Hoeferg flower row! Reiny Niehage, Lorenzo McClain, Paul Randels, Tom Kornhaus, and Leroy Neelly. Page Twelve

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. cqffifataz 16129 01201 it as one of its most enjoyable and educa- tional features. Games were played in Mon- terrey and Mexico City, with Tampico as an alternate. Team members were so enthu- siastic about the trip upon their return, and so much favorable comment was received from the Mexican cities concerning the in- vasion of the Shockers that the department will, beyond doubt, continue to send an aggregation to the Southland annually. In addition to the varsity team, the de- partment has made every effort to keep a large number of other boys interested in basketball. Most prominent of the teams outside the varsity was the freshman aggre- gation, which won the city championship and went into the final rounds of the state tournament. Under Acting Coach Robert Red Shadoan, the frosh had a busy season as members of the city league. Track started this year from much the same position that basketball did a few months earlier, or, in the vernacular of the trackman, from scratch. With a Wealth of talent in a few events, and with Coach Aus- tin's promise to put forth the same tireless effort that marked his basketball instruc- tion, the season was made into more of a success than seemed probable. The large meets attended were the Kan- sas University Relays, the Drake University It was under the lead- ership of these three gentlemen that the men of the University carried on their ath- letic activities during the year. Robert Sha- doan was the assistant football coach as well as an instructor in physical education. Al- bert J. Gebert again directed the athletic department and was head football coach. Lindsey W. Austin, di- rector of physical ed- ucation, was the bas- ketball and track coach. Page Eleven Relays, and the Central Conference meet held at Pittsburg. In addition, dual meets were scheduled with Pittsburg Teachers, Emporia Teachers and Fort Hays State. A triangular meet with Southwestern College and Friends University was a Shocker vic- tory. Lesser activities of the department brought together several intramural teams in track and field. In addition the gym classse were given every encouragement to try to attain a proficiency in some sport. In the category of intramural sports, spe- cial mention is due the president of the Uni- versity. In Dr. W. M. Jardine the intra- mural sports program has found an enthu- siastic patron. Shortly after his coming to the school last year, Dr. Jardine announced his policy of getting every student outdoors in order to indulge in some recreation. Al- ready tangible results of the announcement can be seen. Last spring new bermuda grass fields were grown on the campus for the use of athletic teams. This constitutes only a start, however, as Dr. Jardine has announced that every convenient and avail- able spot will be sodded in preparation for a larger intramural program. An effort is being made by Athletic Di- rector Gebert and his co-workers to estab- lish intramural football in coming years. I,

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A- .f R Q f' M Here are ten of the men who brought Wichita a little higher up in the football world this year. They are lupper row, left to right? Lester Cain, Robert Mann, Leonard Dugan, Ray Gorman, Duane Ford, flower rowl Tom Anderson, Glenn Nye, Gifford Booth, Jr., Howard Pierce and Jack Grubb. . goofgaff Ui. aafgafz played in almost every department, the Wichitans capitalized on two opportunities and Whipped Oklahoma City University, 13 to 0. The next contest saw the opening of the Central Conference season for the Shockers against Emporia Teachers at Emporia. The Wichitans settled down in the last quarter and sewed up a 19-6 victory. Coach Geb- ert's worst fears were realized on October 17 when the Fort Hays State College Tigers won a. 12-7 victory and started the Shocker demise. To Pittsburg for the Gorilla's Home- coming Day the Shockers went next. A rain stopped the running attack of both teams as the field became a viritual lake. Peculiarly enough, both machines could pass, and did. Score, 12 to 7 for the Gorillas. Page Thirteen Next came Shocker Homecoming Day with Southwestern as opponents in a. re- newal of an old feud. On a perfect day Wichita passed and ran to a. brilliant 25-0 triumph before a. large crowd of fans in- cluding old grads. Gonzaga University went back West with a lesson in mudding after the Shockers had tied them up with a 0-0 score. South Dakota State brought a great team and the nation's leading scorer, but several Shockers took advantage of their own and South Dakota's passing attack to win the ball game, 19 to 0. Thanksgiving Day several score of faith- ful Shockers moved to Topeka, saw not only a snowstorm, but also a 6-0 Washburn vic- tory in the year's final game.