U. S. NAVAL AIR STATION
OTTUMWA, IOWA

October 20, 1944

Dr. Forrest Cc. Alien
Basketball Goach
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc;

Ihave just had the. good fortune. of. being bact pack as
basketball coach for our Varsity team. The nature of train-
ing here does not permit an extensive program, However, we
are most anxious to add to the present tentative schedule,

If you have any open dates, I should greatly & appreciate
your considering games with us. If we are too late Rove ine
eluded in your schedule, perhaps you could offer some sug gestion, |
Would it be possible to be included in any tentative plana pee
the auditorium at Kansas City?

With very best wishes and looking forward to an early
reply, 1 am

ially yours,

fhe

Be 8. HICKEY
Lieut. USNR
EXec, ‘Oftioee Cadet Regt.