Sports Hall of Fame Gets 19 New Members 
April 7, 1961
18 Selections are Announced
Announcer Hears own Name as 19th

Nineteen former athletes, coaches and sports officials Friday night were named charter members to the Kansas Hall of Sports Fame during a Centennial All-Sports dinner at the Lassen Hotel.
Eighteen of the selections were announced by E. A. Thomas, chairman of the Hall of Fame selection committee.
Then Thomas sat down and heard his own name read as the 19th selection.
Honored from among 83 candidates whose names had been under study for the past two months were:
Jockey Johnny Adams, a native of Iola, came in from San Diego, Calif., to accept his award.
John Kuck, a former track star at Emporia State, came to Wichita from Ashton, Idaho for his award.
The award for the late W. S. Bates, basketball coach 1914-27 at Southwestern College, was accepted by his widow who flew in, from her home in Long Beach, Calif., for the dinner.
Approximately 350 persons attended the dinner included among them were 83 special guests who were candidates for the first Hall of Fame awards.
Danny Murtaugh, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, attended and told the group that he hoped the awards dinners would become annual affair.
He disclosed that a similar dinner was held in Chester, Pa. his hometown, recently and he was "lucky enough" to be named.

In photo:
HALL OF FAME CHARTER MEMBERS — Nine persons on hand to receive their own plaques as charter members of the Kansas All Sports Hall of Fame at a dinner at the Lassen Hotel Friday night were, left to right, William Hargiss, Topeka, Glenn Cunningham, of near Augusta; Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Lawrence; John Kuck, Ashton, Idaho; Johnny Adams (foreground), San Diego, Calif.; E. A. Thomas, Topeka; Mrs. Iva Pembridge Jarvis, Phillipsburg; Garfield W. Weede, Pittsburg; and Gerald Roberts, Scott City. — (Eagle Staff Photo )

TRACK
Glenn Cunningham world-famous miler and a native of Elkhart, now proprietor on a wild animal park near Augusta.
John Kuck, a native of Wilson and now a resident of Ashton, Idaho. Former national collegiate champion in the shot put and javelin at Emporia State. former world record-holder with the 12-pound shot with throw of 56 feet, 81 3/4 inches in 1924
Bill Nieder, formerly of University of Kansas and Lawrence High. Set new national shit put record, in 1952 of 60 feet, 91 3/8 inches at Lawrence High to become first high school athlete to top 60 feet. Held national collegiate and National AAU records and made world record throw of 65 feet, 7 inches in shot put in 1960 Texas relays. He set a new Olympic nigh of 64 feet, 6 3/4 inches at 1960 Olympics. Now is resident of Los Angeles.
Jim Bausch, former University of Kansas all-sports star who set world record in Olympic decathlon at Los Angeles in 1932. Now a resident of Hot Springs, Ark. Award received by brother, Pete Bausch of Wichita.
COACHING
Dr. Forest C. (Phog) Allen, former head basketball coach at the University of Kansas.
H. W. (Bill) Hargiss, now executive director of the Kansas Athletic Commission, and formerly track and football coach at the University of Kansas and Emporia State.
Dr. James Naismith (deceased), former basketball coach at the University of Kansas and the inventor of basketball.
E. A. Thomas, Topeka, former director of the Kansas High School Activities Association who served a major role in the orderly development of the state's high school athletic programs.
W. S. (Bill) Bates (deceased), former Walter Camp All-American football player for Phillips University of Enid, Okla.. and famous basketball coach at Southwestern College of Winfield, 1914-27. Award received by wife, Mrs. Ruth Bates of Long Beach, Calif.
Mike Ahearn (deceased), former athletic director, football coach, basketball coach and track coach at Kansas State University. Award received by wife, who resides in Manhattan.
Emil Liston (deceased), graduate of Baker University in 1913. Retired from coaching at Baker in 1946 because of health. Originated the Baker Relays in track and the NAIA basketball tournament for small colleges in Kansas City. Wife survives him in Fort Scott.
Garfield W. Weede, native of Sterling, Kan. and athletic director at Pittsburg State for 32 years before retiring in 1951. His track teams won the Central Conference 15 times.
BASEBALL
Walter Johnson (deceased), former Washington Senators pitcher who was born in Humboldt. Pitched 21 years in majors and won over 400 games. Pitched final game of 1924 World Series in which Washington was crowned world champions. Award received by nephew, Glenn Tongier of Coffeyville.
E. C. (Ernie) Quigley (deceased). graduated from University of Kansas and worked as umpire in over 5,000 baseball games. many of which were In the major leagues. Also noted as football and basketball official, and former athletic director at KU. Award received by son, Henry Quigley of Kansas City.
RODEO CHAMPIONS
Gerald Roberts. Strong City, who has won all of the major all-around rodeo riding championships— in the U.S. Now operates a rodeo supply store in Strong City. Kan.
TRAP SHOOTING
Fred Etchen Sr., a native of Coffeyville and former Wichita resident. Honors have included international live-bird shooting title, 1926, and the national doubles championship in 1938. Now resides in Phoenix, Ariz. Award received by Fred Dold of Wichita, a lifetime friend.
Iva Pembridge Jarvis, of Phillipsburg. North American champion 195356, U.S. Ladies champion of champions in 1950, '53, '54, '57 and '58. Highest average in the American Trapshooting Association for past six years.
HORSE RACING
Johnny Adams, native of Iola, Kan who rode more than 3.270 winners it major races. His winning nurses totaled $10 million. Now resides in San Diego, Calif.