HARGISS HAS ALL QUALIFICATIONS FOR GOOD COACH

MEN WHO KNOW HIM AS AN ATHLETE PRAISE HIM AS A WINNER

SAID TO BE FULL OF VIM PEP AND PUSH AND A GOOD SPORT

O.A.C. CONSIDERED FORTUNATE IN BEING ABLE TO SECURE HIS SERVICES

     Dr. U. G. Dubach, president of the O.A.C. athletic board of control, who made the closing arrangements with H. W. Hargiss, of the Kansas State Normal, to succeed Dr. J. A. Pipal as coach at the college, is much pleased with the qualifications of the new, man and confidently expects him to make good here.
     It is well known that an athletic coach occupies a position requiring a wide range of qualifications. The college authorities recognizing this fact, used every possible care in their selection of Mr. H. W. Hargiss to fill that position. He seems to possess many of the requisite characteristics.
      First of all a coach should be a manly man who can command respect and can attract young men by wholesome leadership, and Guy S. Lowman, director of gymnasium at Wisconsin University, speaking of Mr. Hargiss says: "He is one of the finest type of young men in the athletic work today. He is not merely an athletic coach, but a man of education, of strong character, and high ideals, pleasing personality, has an interest in his men, and has always held the confidence of the men under him."
      The coach must be a man who can instill the spirit of enthusiasm in his men and the physical director of Kansas University speaks of Hargiss as a man "full of vim and push." Another says he is "energetic, progressive, and pull of pep."
     Perhaps no other position on a college faculty falls for a better spirit of cooperation. The athletic coach is expected to work with and satisfy all. All the letters in support of Mr. Hargiss speak of his ability to work with others. The statement of President Jardine of Kansas State Agricultural College, is characteristic: "In my experience with Mr. Hargiss in Missouri Valley Athletics, as representative of this institution, and last year president of the conference, I have found him to be a gentleman, a first class coach, and an excellent cooperator."
    Sportsmen recognize the fact that they must lose as well as win. The ability to do either with grace is a qualification much to be desired. C. E. McBride, sporting editor of the Kansas City Star, in his comments speaks of Mr. Hargiss as a "true' sportsman, winning or losing. Z. G. Clevenger, athletic director of Kansas Aggies says: "In his relations with us during the past two years Hargiss has shown himself to he a most excellent sportsman, never wanting the best of it, but always vying for a square deal all the way round. He is a good sportsman in winning and also a good one when losing."
    The record of Mr. Hargiss leads the powers that be at O.A.C. to believe that he is an able athlete. During his four years as an undergraduate in college he won his letter in every one of the four major sports each year. He was all Kansas fullback. As a coach in the position, he holds now he has the enviable record of winning the state championship each year during the four years; basketball championship twice out of the four, and baseball and track championships three times out of the four. On a basis of this record and available information regarding the man, the college feels itself fortunate in being able to secure his services for the next year.