September 11, 1943. Mr. J. Russell Cook, Lieut. Commander, USHER, Athletic Officer, u. &. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Tllinois. Dear Huss: In the same mail with your letter I received a letter from Tony giving me the ruling of the Bureau of Naval. Personnel which prohibits Great Lakes from play- ing in our area. , ? I assure you T can understand this perfectly. I am sorry that we will not be able to play. We have _ always had fine crowds and it has been a great pleasure to play your beys. We are not contemplating taking any extensive trips this year, even as far as Chicago. _ Transportation lines are so heavily laden thet I hesitate to nake any trip that would be en additional strain on the common carriers. . } It has always been a great pleasure to do business with you ani I will look forward with pleasure to the time whm we may meet again. With all. good wishes, I am Very sincerely yours, : Director of Physical Education, PCAAH Varsity Basketball Coach.