UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

COLUMBIA

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

November 28, 1944

Dr. F. C.- Allen,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kan.

Dear Dr. Allen:

Whether glass or wooden backstops are installed
for our games in the Municipal Auditorium makes no
difference to me. My observation has been that players
compile about the same percentage of success agains t
either type- In case, though, that the attraction forces
sale of seats at the end of the court I am sure that
glass backstops add to spectator enjoyment. These comments
are made simply with the idea of submitting all factors
as far as I know them. You may disagree with the reaction
of players, and if you do then by all means see that wooden
backstops are erected-

At the time we discussed the game arrangement I
thought we might be able to give Colorado a real battle,
but now 1 fear it will be too lopsided. You see, I had
Pippin at that time and he was going great guns. However,
he became 18 years old late in October and has been drafted.
We wontt have much without him, but maybe we will learn
enough by meeting strong teams to be a little better in
conference play.

Yours truly,