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Nebraska By WALT DOBBINS Journal Sports Editor Nebraska took a big step Wed nesday to rebuild its ravaged athletic program. Recognizing one of the current deficiencies in me athletic de partment, the Board of Regents of tne university: Adopted a scholarship plan provide aid for 109 athletes at cost of approximately $89,100 year. This plan is expected to put js'eorasKa "a little above the middle bracket" in comparison with other Big Seven Conference schools. THE NEW plan will be an increase of 24 scholarships over the present plan with football getting the biggest increase, jumping from the current 55 scholarships to 74 men receiving full grant in aid help. Acting Chancellor John K.

Eelleck informed the Regents that friends of the University have underwritten $30,000 to be deposited in the bank by Sept. 1, 1954, to help pay the cost of the program. The new grants in aid program provides for 24 additional scholarships and provides for a specified number in each sport as follows: Football, 74; basketball, 20; track, 12; baseball, 3. Off campus job grants in aid In the past has provided seven others: Swimming 2, wrestling 1, gymnastics 3 and tennis, 1. No provision for help in these sports in made under the present setup.

Under the present scholarship program football receives 55 grants in aid; basketball, 15; track, and baseball, 4. All scholarships will clear the university's committee on general scholarship awards. The regents also passed a resolution which will require all grants in aid cases to be reviewed by them before being allowed and before being cancelled. The scholarship program is in complete accordance with the rules of the Big Seven Conference and the National Collegiate Doctor Explains Athletic Medical Program at NU Drugs Used Clarification of the athletic medical program at the University of Nebraska has been made by Dr. S.

I. Fuenning, director of the University Health Service. Dr. Fuenning presented to the Board of Regents Tuesday the program of care of athletic injuries and the policy followed by the medical department in the use of novocain. The statement said that novocain is used by the medical department in the following in 1.

Used as a local anesthetic in the suturing of lacerations. 2. Used to relax muscle fibers in severely bruised muscles in order to give relief of the acute pain and also to improve circula 3. Used in conjunction with hyaituronidaso to promote the more rapid absorption of edematous and hemorrhagic fluid in tissues resulting from severe injuries in order to prevent the formation of calcification in muscle tissue. 4 Used in conjunction with other agents when indicated.

5. Used in the eye for burns and scratches on the cornea for relief of pain. Dr. Fuenning also said that Novocain is used sparingly and only when indicated according to the dictates of good medical practice Never has novocain been used until the injury has been carefully evaluated The medical department has never authorized the Regents OK Hearing for Publisher Alliance Times Herald lisher Gene Kemper should have consulted with the University of Nebraska Board of Regents before "filling his paper with something he doesn't know anything about," a regent said Wednesday. C.

Y. Thompson, West Point, said "if Kemper had anything he should have come to us first." But he added that he favored giving Kemper a hearing. Regent J. G. Elliott, Scotts bluff, said Kemper "feels he has the facts." The regents at the meeting, Elliott, Thompson, J.

L. Welch. Omaha; Dr. B. N.

Greenberg, York, and Dr. Earle Johnson, Grand Island, voted unanimously to have a committee meet with Kemper at Alliance about his request for an investigation of the athletic department. Welch said he was not opposing a hearing for Kemper, but he said: "If everybody asks for a hearing we are not going to have time for all of them." But Grcenberg said: "Everyone has the privilege of making request." Acting Chancellor John K. Selleck and Elliott con also said he was "afraid some parents might lose confidence in the Student Health Center" because of the publicity ofl use of novocain on Husker football players. Athletic Association.

There is no limit to the number of scholarships that may be given by each school. The program will become effective next fall. "The completion of our men's dormitories by should help our housing situation," Selleck informed the regents. "All athletes who are not living at home or in fraternity houses will be quartered in the new dormi Selleck admitted that no assurances had been given by alumni and friends of the university for contributions beyond the coming school year. He added that he "was confident that they will tinue to contribute in the future if help is needed.

"I hope that in the future the athletic department can su all the funds necessary to keep all scholarships in force," Selleck stated. "We are embarking on ar tirely new scholarship plan and are putting all our cards on table," the acting chancellor added. Reeent C. Y. Thompson of Point suggested that the board set up means of closer contact with the athletic board.

He pointed out that the recent player Glassford squabble mignt wei have been 'averted if the regent; had been aware of the situation "I think any member of our board would have gladly discussed any complaints from the football squad had they come to Thompson stated. Under tne program ol assist ance the athletes (football) provided with room, board. grants in other sports will be made at the discretion or eacn coach and it is understood that they may split the aid where it nelp most ana to athletes than the number allotted if granted full aid. THE PRESENT program costs approximately $73,000 per year. About $55,000 of this sum comes from athletic department sources no tne remainder irom an on Sometimes use of novocain to get an athlete back to the game after an acute IN REGARD to recent editorials in the Alliance Times Herald Dr.

Fuenning said We are now firmly convinced that if any unauthorized injections of novocain were given, they were administered over two years ago by a trainer who is no longer with the University Our staff people are under strict orders not to provide such injections This department also wishes to make clear that our treatment for "charley horse" is not heat, massage, and rest. This treatment, which the editorials suggested as proper, has been condemmed by our department because it is conducive to the formation of calcification. The treatment for "charley horse" is cold packs, pressure bandage and complete rest. Complete rest does not include massage'. Dr.

Fuenning listed as the objective of the medical department in the care of athletic injuries: 1. The prevention of athletic injuries and the prevention of the chronic disabilities resulting from athletic injuries. 2. Provide the best medical care possible for all members of the athletic teams. Dr.

Fuenning points out that all athletes must take a medical examination prior to checking out equipment and he can only obtain equipment if the condition of his health is satisfactory for athletic participation. Listed as aspects that are important in the prevention it injuries are proper conditioning of players, proper fitting of protective equipment and proper condition of practice and playing fields. As policies of the athletic medical care of boys the following policies are listed: All players are requested to report any injury on the day they receive the injury. All injuries are carefully evaluated and rays and other diag nostic procedures are ordered if necessary. Treatment indicated given immediately after evaluation.

Orthopedic specialists take care of all injuries to the muscular skeletal system of athletes. An injured player is never returned to the playing field if his physical condition is not satisfactory for athletic participation. After the season is over, any treatment or rehabilitation measures are continued when indicated until satisfactory recovery has been made. A trainer is present at all practice sessions of all sports and a physician is present at all football scrimmages and games. Specialists in the field of medicine are called in for consultation whenever indicated.

After an athlete has finished his athletic career he is carefully checked for any disabilities. Many corrective procedures have been done such as reconstruction and plastic repair of a nose that had been broken several times. In summation Dr. Fuenning said: "It is the aim of the medical staff to have the athlete leave the University of Nebraska upon graduation in sound physical health with no disabilities and if possible in better health than when he entered the University." Moves to Rebuild the campus job program for athletes. Under the setup approved by the regents Wednesday the cost will be approximately 189,100.

Of this sum $00,000 will come from the athletic department through profits from concessions and the rest from friends of university. Under the new system the job program has been It is assumed that most of the $29, 100 contributed from outside sources is comparable to the amount of money paid out on the job program. The rrant in aid program as adopted is almost identical with Journal LINCOLN 1, TUESDAY, 5CEf Tint Round 'state colleges" COI.I.KfiES Paper Hits 'Emphasis' Citing a Lincoln Journal story in Tuesday's paper on the interrelation between the academic and athletic sides of Cornhusker life, the Nebraska student paper reached an editorial con jsion that More public empha is given to athletics than to scholarship The Ncbraskan stated that Journal front page attention to the harm being done NU football by improper college preparation is based on the premise that "Nebraska education is at a stage in which a football or basketball team is no longer just an attractive appendage of a school, but the entire school in the public eye." The Nebraskan concluded by stating that if this is true, "the has com for re Garland Coasts, 62 55 GARLAND Jumping off to a 21 11 first quarter lead Garland coasted to a 62 55 win over Valparaiso Tuesday night. Darrel Ahlschwede with 24 points led the winners, while Delano Sterizek piled up 21 for the losers. lo 2 45 71 17 the one proposed by Selleck aev eral weeks ago when he pointed out that Nebraska waa taking advantage of the scholarship plan Invoked by other member school! of the conference.

Coach Glassford has stated that requirements for a football grant in aid at Nebraska will be based on the Big Seven Conference regulations. This means a gridder to qualify must rank in the upper two thirds of his high school graduating class. Should he fail to meet this requirement, lie can take university placement tests. If he ranks in FEBRUARY 9, 1954 P.M. Pairings Set For 3 City Prep Schools Teachers.

College View and Cathedral were paired against Schuyler, Ashland and Omaha We'stsidc respectively in the Wa hoo Class district basketball tourney. Teachers and Wahoo are seeded. Opening games March 1 match Teachers against Schuyler and Cathedral against Ashland. In the oilier bracket with play opening March 2, College View opens against Omaha Westside, an Ak Sar Ben Conference foe. David City meets Wahoo in the other second bracket game.

Wayne Tops Doane Crew At Crete Tuesday night, Wayne Teachers r.utscorcd Doane in the first three periods and coasted liH 54 Nebraska College Conference victory. The first quarter was nip and tuck before Wayne moved ahead, il. At the halt Wayne led, 33. Hastings followed about the same pattern in defeating Peru, 60, though the Broncos grabbed their lead early and were ahead, 7, at the end of the first period. Peru outxeored them, 21 14, in the final period but was too far behind to bridge the gap.

Chiefs' Boss Given Boost Praise of the highest sort has been given to Whitey Whietel mann by Bob Howsam, head man of the Denver Bears. Howsam in a visit to Lincoln Tuesday said that Whietelmann had been the No. 1 selection of the Bears for their manager if they hadn't retained Andy Co "Jack Zeilrrs. head scout of the Milwaukee Braves, tdd me that Whietelmann would have been the man he would have recommended to me," Howsam said. "And I resprct Jack's word more than anybody I know in baseball." Howsam praised the Lincoln setup and the turnout of the Capital City fans last year.

"We know Lincoln is going to stay in the league and do a good job," He reported that the Bears have the largest roster they have ever had in the Western League, numherimr over 40 players. "We aren't going to be caiutht short handed," he added. Howsam also had good words for Bill Herring, Lincoln's new general manager. "Bill has recommended many players to me in the past few years and I certainly respect his judgment," Howsam said. "In fact, we have some players now that Bill sent Basketball Feed Set for Monday The annual basketball banquet of the Eastern Nebraska Coaches and Officials Association will be held Monday, Feb.

15. at the Capital Hotel. Main speaker will be Virgil Yelkin. coach at Omaha Uni the group, he can then be eligible for a scholarship. To hold this scholarship, he must maintain the university standards for eligibility.

All football scholarships will be recommended by Glassford after a thorough screening process. They will be okayed by the Committee on General Scholarship Awards of the university. REGENTS EXPRESSED surprise at the news story appearing in an Omaha newspaper stating that Ray Eliot, football coach at Illinois, would be named perma shown winning the 60 yd. are (trom left) Marvin Chiles (KS), Taylor, Kmerson Scott (NU), Bnen Hendrlcksen (NU). Jerry racrsnon (K.5) ana iex nsner (NU).

ft Defeat in Final Event Costs Nebraska Meet With State How Thcv Scored Defeat in the mile relay, final event on the program, cost Ne braska's under manned track squad a victory over Kansas State at Memorial Stadium Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats won the race and the meet, 56 to 48, on the indoor cinders. Coach Ed Weir's NU proteges were trailing by only three points, 51 48, when the thin ciads lined up for the last race of the afternoon. A win would have given NU victory by two points. Brien Hendrickson, anchorman on the Busker team tried desperately to pick up the slack but Ward Hnylett's Mnrv Chiles fought off the challenge to cop the event in 3:31.3.

Nebraska led in the meet most of the wav, dropping behind with only three events Ion on the card. A first and a third by Manhattan limber skippers in the 60 yard lows put KSC ahead, 46 44. Veryl Switzer, State's sizzling gridder and star of the East West game then proceeded to nip Nebraska's Jon McWil Louisville Upset in Cass Meet MURDOCK Weeping Water waltzed to a first round win in the Cass County tournament here, but Eagle had to come from behind in the last quarter to win its opening game Tuesday night. Jumping off to a 14 11 lead in the first quarter, Weeping Water went on to eliminate Elmwootl 56 37. In the second game, unduslog Eagle trailed Louisville until the win by one point 48 47.

In the final game of the first round, Greenwood got by Avora 48 44. Greenwood led all the way after getting off to a 17 12 advantage in the first quarter. CilvBaskrtlnill rvo: nan CI Urban G'rJ' Zulu Kid Out Jimmy Wilde of England won the first official flyweight boxing title by knocking out Zulu Kid of the United Stales in 11 rounds, Dec. 18, 1916. nent athletic director at Nebraska.

One of the matters of official business was the approval of the appointment of A. J. Lewandow ski as interim director as successor to George (Potsy) Clark. Lwandowski's salary will be adjusted from $7,500 to $9,900 as long as lie holds both the office of interim director and business manager of athletics. The regents also approved the recommendations of the athletic board relating to the renewal of the contracts of John Bentley, publicity director, L.

F. Klein, assistant director and con dash in Tuesday night's dual liams by an eighth of an inch. for first place in the broad jump, Swltzer's jump was 22 9V4 inches. I Midland Gym Bedlam As NWU Triumphs By JOE SINGLETON Journal Sports Writer FREMONT Pity the poor officials. When the game is closer than sin on Saturday night, when both teams are trying to play firehorse ball, when the crowd's yelling is so great the umpire can't hear the ref, when players' and fans' tempers are running lirocracker hot that's when whatever the officials do is wrong.

And, that's the way it was when Nebraska Wesleyan University played Midland College at Fremont Tuesday night. THE METHODISTS came out on the long end of the score, 83 74, but everyone was on the short end of the temper list. Midland got the nod for the most fouls, by a bare majority, 28 27, but despite grabbing an early lead, the Wurj iors we're illy ajiieichcd in the fourth when center Marshall Farley fouled out. The 0 foot three inch post man was long overdue. High scorer and outstanding shotmaker of the rune was Midland forward Larry Fuerst and his 25 points high points of the contest, basketball Clarks Annual Inventory Sale CONTINUED 3 ALL WOOL Athletics $5,200 and Bob Davis, varsity backficld conch, $7,300 and Ray Prochaska, varsity end coach, $5,600, all for one year.

Approval of the action of the athletic board in supporting Coach Bill Glassford as passed at the Jan. 16th meeting of the group was written into the minutes. This statement read: Glnsgford Okayed "It was moved by Dr. Ralph Ireland that the Board of Intercollegiate Athletics fully, and in rood faith, comply with all indoor track meet at the Coliseum Kansas State's edge in the track events (they won 7 of 8 firsts) gave them the meet. Haylett's specialists compiled a total of For showmanship, nothing could top the highjinks under the basket by Farley.

When he wasn't sprawled flat on his back from the irritated Plainsmen's body blocks, he was manuever ing Coach Irv Peterson's crew pay as you go, eou'em ai And, hllc it, the 185 pound center dominated the backboards until the early minutes of the fourth canto when Farley burcly beat Paul Frcdstorm, Wesleyan plvotman, out of the tilt via the foul route. Ronnie Donahue, of Midland football fame tied with the Plainsmen's Jim Llghtbody for second high scorer with each hitting 19 points. Farley was next with 18, and Frcdstrom came rapidly after witli 17. it mgh the harried 'Ml MORE DAYS SUITS Thurs. Fri.

Sat. Feb. Clothes for Men Cornr 11th provisions of its contract with Mr. Glassford. and that It express the hope that Coach Glassford will be able to re establish wholesome relations with his entire squad, and that In this endeavor he will have the complete support of this Board." The motion was seconded by Dr.

Earl Fullbrook and carried unanimously. This group Includes A. J. Lewandowski, athletic director; Acting chancellor John K. Sel lek, Dr.

Sam I. Fuenning, director of the University Health Service and a member of the regent group. between Kansas State and Ne 44 points lo NU's 24. Nebraska doubled the count in the four field events, recording 24 points to 'KSC's even 12. The summaries: TIIACK SO yard dnih Won by C.

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Don Robcrla (KS). i by Veryl Solum OtS). Inchc.i Jon Mtlrau (t Inches; third. Ladd Hun put Won 0bynUlVr Dale (N). 48 ccond.

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