UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Pe LAWRENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION February 9, 1942.

Dr. Forrest C. Allen,
Department of Physical Education.

Dear Doc:

Just a note again regarding the intramural
fields. Since intramural softball is one of the most
popular sports on the intramural program, I am looking
forward fara place to play this spring. We usually
start the latter part of March.

The condition of the west intramural field
is such that I am confident we will not be able to use
it for a long time. Incidentally, I am told that the
field will be of no value wtil a concrete sewer is put
through in the location of the present ditch, which Mr.
Bayles says will cost $2700. Since the grade in the
northeast end of the field is lower than the ditch it-
self, we will always have drainage toward the southwest
corner of the field.

If the east fields are to have a permanent
ice rink in one corner (and I haven't a sufficient amount
of imagination to understand the justification of that
procedure) it would only be possible for us to have one
field and two fields for the women. In the last few days
the other level land has been plowed.

About the only thing I can see is to rent
ground, and I think it would be possible to rent land
at the site of the old Ban Johnson league ball park on
21st and Louisiana Street. I understand a man by the
neme of Heffner has the renting of the land. His telephone
is 2201.

Sincerefy,

E. R. Elbel.