February 2, 1944 Mr. Cy 8. Sherman Sports Editor Lincoln Star | Lincoln, Nebraska Dear Cys ' I acknowledge with thanks your marked copy from your Brass Tacks colum, January 31, 1944, calling attention to the fact that B&skethall is subject to rules changing. I'm sending you a copy of a letter I wrote Hugh Pullerton of the Associated Press Association, January 25, 1944. This is @ rather long epistle but I am sending you this so that if you have a spare ten hours you may take it home and read it fron _ your easy chair. I would kindly refer you to page three of this ‘@pistle, in the second paragraph, which mentions General Abner Doubleday's invention or rather origination of baseball of over one hundred years ago. Basketball is about fifty years younger than baseball, hence it's only natural that in the growth of any great game, you're bound to have changes. Won't you agree with that? I"m also sending you a copy of one of my radio addresses that I make each Thursday evening over the University of Kansas station, KFKU. You may not agree with all of this but there still is a lot of truth in some of this. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, | Birector of Physical Education FCA: BB Varsity Basketball Coach THE LINCOLN STAR MONDAY, JAN. 31, 1944 mien ee ESPITE the widespread popu- | larity of basketball — virtu- | ' ally every college, public or | _ parochial school, service camp i organization has Rules Not x, quota of | Satisfactory teams — the sport that is played on hard- wood floors still is groping in the dark, seeking that stabilizing in- fluence which springs from pos- session of rules and. regulations commonly satisfying to exponents and followers of the game. . In contrast, the baseball and _ football statutes seldom undergo : | ij | | _ the tinkering process and only in- | : frequently are the rules-makers _ urged to invoke material changes, _ whereas in basketball the clamor ' _ mever ceases that statutory re- | _ visions are in order. As for instance, Dr. Phog Allen of Kansas U. insists that the one, | the only sensible, means of thwart- _ ing the advantage of that human | beanpole, the seven-foot center, must come from hoisting the bas- | ket to the 12-foot level. Next is the Marquette U. coach | who invéighs against the four- | foul rule which banishes the of- ; fending player to the bench, there to linger until the final pistol pop. | © > ie. the Marquette mentor i porary. In the case of the four-foul bas- keteer, the Mar- quette tutor would Changes Coaches | would borrow a provision from | the customs of ice hockey, in which banishment is only tem-| Propose | | bench the player for two’ minutes, then permit him to re- | turn to the game. officials and players. The latest suggestion in the de- partment of “basketball improve- ment” comes from Coach Tony Hinkle of the Great Lakes Sailors. Tony would abandon the rule which permits two free tosses when a player has been fouled while trying for a field goal. Here’s the Hinkle proposal; In- stead of the two free throws, ac- | cord the fouled player his chance, to score a basket from the spot | of the foul, meantime barring | the opposing team from any form of interference with the try for | the basket hit. oe > % TS persistent march. to the free throw line and the resultant suspension of play have intro- | duced a monotony: in basketball, says Hinkle, that Great Lakes merits curative Mentor Has meastires by the His Say rules-makers. The head coach of the Sailors contends that his proposal would | curb the fouling tactics of de-| fenders under or near the bas- ket and, simultaneously, tend to | increase scoring, inasmuch as | more points for the scorebook’, would result from unmolested | basket shot from the spot of a| foul than from attempts at free! throws projected from the present line. The constant demands for rules alterations possibly suggest that the sport of basketball has gotten out of hand. Suggests, too, that the game of today is a far cry from the one conceived by its founder, the late Dr. Naismith, who, though in his lifetime he dis- liked to admit it, never intended that the rough-and-tumble, bodily- contact tactics of today should | convert his brainchild into an activity bordering on indoor foot- ball, y Hovember 29, 1943. Mr. Reginald Strait, Departnens of Physical Bducation. Dear Reg: | Mrs. Hulteen has spoken to me about the fact that Yernon Johnson does not appear to be always on the job. You will recall that when he was employed I told him he was direstly accountable to you. I want you te be responsible for promptness and efficiency in work. Check up on him several times a day, and let him know definitely that he is eet for the cleanliness of the pool and the basement. If this does not work I will have to try sone other method of keeping him on the job. Sincerely yours, Direstor of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. October 20, 1945. A/o R. J. Stone, 516 AAFPTD - 440 -AS PF, W& B Flying School, Chickasha, Oklahoma. Dear Cadet Stone: _T am answering your letter in which you inguire about the best way to meet a fast breaking team. You can use either a zone or man to man defense. But it is your first moves against a fast break that nullify their effort. If you will use this plan of defense regardless of whether you use a zone or man to man, I think it will pay dividends. “Better Basketball", are in the to | good luck with , can clear it up — > usk and and wishing you good ' Sincerely yours, Varsity Basketball Coach. : a ak we. = ax =Ze= the seat If there eke ae 4 elk ioe es oe for = fast have written explained more abou ible. I } page in the Assuring you that we appreciate the efforts of the b ‘service in doing the best job possible, geod health and good hunting, Ian FCA: AH oo eae S 24 eae af ce } er y) i ° Uae pene oe = aT ae os OSes mie 2 NEW Se 1 epiae _ ip hagpo aS on ee Mp lag on aE r qotey ae Cg) rie The Be of ms 4.0 Atte Vdecn> & te, Sa ; aly ° TD Le ‘ k Co , es ad c — Ao hk i OU On. ate, en I ee gs ae pep Le flan, AG | L a “Lf GENUINE STEEL ENGRAVING UNITED STATES NAVY A CHRISIMAS. OF JOY AND HAPPINESS A NEW YEAR OF PEACE AND PLENT SS o& Sof oxy D. V. Swartz, Superintendent STERLING CITY SCHOOLS STERLING, KANSAS February ll, 1944 Coach F. C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear “Phog": I am enclosing a brief summary of characteristics of my first six men. If possible, from a paper picture, will you offer me a few suggestions. And diagram a play or two you would use if you were to have these boys and knew just this about them. Also, just what do you do to improve “hitting the bucket"? I really think in one game it is lack of confidence, and then in the next it is over-confi- dencee Quite a contrast, I know, but what is your remedy? We were tied for lst place in the Central Prairie League after the first round; then to open second round we dropped a one pointer to the cellar dwellers. Had a ten point lead in fourth quarter--made only one point in this period; missed twelve good shots the last four minutes, severel of them good follow shots, two--three--and four in a row. This is my 14th season, all the way from Central Arkansas to here, and I learn, and at least see, something new each year. But I believe this squad is the toughest problem I've had. They are good trainers, take coaching well, and e fine buneh of boys. I have attended the past four Kansas Coaching Schools, but you don't get the little things like these sometimes. I ex- pect you are like the rest of us, very busy, etc., so give me this honor if at all possible. Tell my cousin, Bob Bock, we're for him. rs very truly, JWP:RE J. W. Paden, Coach Sterling High School Sterling, Kansas PERIOD ABSENTEES DATE ' RERIOR. . INSTRUCTOR Form 113 School Speciality Supply, Salina, Kansas PERIOD ABSENTEES DATE PERIOD INSTRUCTOR Form 113 School Specialty Supply, Salina, Kansas PERIOD ABSENTEES ASE 2a bog 2s ee YP RO) ee ili: INSTRUCTOR Form 113 School Speciality Supply, Salina, Kansas July 17, 1944. Professor Alfred C. Nelson, Chairmen, Faculty Athletic Committee, | University of Denver, | Denver ‘10, Colorado. — Dear Professor Nelson: I gm very happy to recomend for your consideration Mr. Elmer Schanke, of our Department of Physical Education and Athletics. Schaake has had an enviable athletic fecord for four years in the lawrence High School here and three years at the University of Kensas. | Schaake is married, has a lovely wife and two children. Last year he assisted Coach Shenk with our varsity football team and is expect- ing to continue this year unless he leaves the University. at the present — time he is on a full-time basis with ow Department of Physical Education, | having charge of ‘the AST? Amy studenta under 18 years of age, and also our civilian students. ee Education. ; ‘ie hn Shite ends i In his three years of football at Kensas, Joahaake was a member of the Big Six Champions in 1930, in 1951 and 1932 he played quarterback, and in 1932 he was captain and All-Big Six selection for this position. Schaske was a member of our championship basketball teams, playing at guard position. ‘The year after he graduated he assisted me with spring practice in basket- ball, and assisted Coach Lindsay in his spring practice in football. I have found few men whe possess the inete fundamental ethletic ability that Schaake possesses. After his graduation he siiid eak pee at means under Coach George "Potsy" Clark when Clark ee ee He was one of the outstanding players in the professional league that year. He played but one year of professional ball so as to enable him to clear up his college debt. ; ‘After his professional debut he coached at Bethany College at Lindsborg, Kansas, where he had twrisually fine success. Bethany, being a small denominational school, had difficulty in meeting her financiel res- ponsibilities as most dencwinational colleges have, and Schaake came back to the Lewrence High School where he had a most envinble record, winning + ey Sener of mange Talay he eae ee ee ae Schaske was on the high schocl track team, but did not go out for the sport at the University. However, he cosched track both at Bethany . and at Lawrence High School, and had fine teams. This year Schaake took the baseball coaching, due to the fact that his assistence was aeeded in that sport. : 3 Opinion, Schaake is one of the coming young football coaches in the country and I kmow that he imows basketball from the ground up. I would be happy to have him as my assistant. ile is a splendid coach and one of the cleanest men that I know. He has the happy ability to cooperate in a most friendly menner with all the members of the athletic staff, the faculty and the administrative officers. lie has a genial and pleasing personality, is optimistic in his reactions, and is ea splendid fellow in every particular. a ue no finer young men in the coaching game today than Elmer Schaake. He is exceptionally clean, has no bad habits, “does not use profanity, and is ‘@ family man in every senso of the word. ad He is a big fellow, woighs 200 pounds and carries his weight ad- mirably. ile has a pleasing appearence and his impressions made on the community outside of the institution are the very best. lle is a member of the Methodist Church, as is his fanily, and they attend regularly. He has splendid health, takes hia place in the commmity, and bears his honors E lye oar ost ee ee ce ce vk ee ee ee ee Oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ‘Tam glad to recomend him to you in every way, end I think you ; would find him not only a high grade gentleman, a splendid coach and a fine men is intensely loyal in all his relationships and who the finest of service. Very sincerely yours, | Direotor of Physical Education, POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Dr. F. C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kmsas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: The University of Denver is exploring possible candidates for the head coaching position for the academic year of 1944-45. Mr. Elmer Schaake is among those whom we are con- sidering as a possibility for this assignment. I would te grateful if you will give me your frank opinion concerning Mr. Schaake in regard to the following points: l. His probable ability to assume the head coaching responsibility in football omd basketball, with the possibility of track am baseball, from the point of view of qualities of leadership arn ability to inspire young men to work effectively together. General knowledge and skill in relation to the coaching profession. Ability to cooperate with other members of the athletic staff, the faculty, and the administrative officers. Personal qualities, such as, habits, attitudes, personal appearance, ard impressions made on the community outside of the institution. Any other suggestion which you think pertinent to consider in the selection of a person for the position of head coach of intercollegiate athletics. Thanking you for your cooperation, I am, Sincerely yours, | Faculty Athletic Committee July 6, 1944. Mr. Alston McCarty, McCarty ~ Pord Motor Company, Denver, Colorado. ites spin a ges A A Klmer Schaake + came into the office and told me that he had a letter from Dean C. Nelson of the Graduate School of Denver Univ- — sending him an application blank, and so forth. Dean lelson, I understand, is chairman of the athletic board at Denver University, Se track coach. You, of course, remember Schaake in his playing days as well as last fall when he accompanied Coach Shenk on the trip when they played DeUs Schanke is assistant varsity football coach and teacher in our physical conditioning course for ow Army trainees. Before that Schaake coached at Bethany College at Lindsborg, Kansas, where he had unusually fine success, end then came to Lawrence High School where he coached all sports and made a most enviable record. ! The reason for his change from the College at Lindsborg back to Lewrence High School was because the pay at these denominational colleges but many of the professors are sxpected to work far love and. service, ~2e gentleman but he has a lot of fire, and although we would hate to Lane him as assistant to Shenk this fall, I believe every young man is en- titled to his chance. eee te ree nae eae : want a big-time coach here at Kansas, and now he believes he should get out while the getting is good, while he is assistant coach at the Unive sity rather than coaching in some high school. Schaake has the qualifi- sations for coaching a big-time football team. ‘You remember he played one year with Potey Clark's Detroit Lions after he finished his competition here. He did this to get enough money to pay his college debt. He did not care for the professional game although he was one of the outstanding players in the professional league. I will appreoiate it if you will keep this confidential in Denver, yet use your uncanny resources in getting the lay of the land. Wilmer has asked me to write you feeling that I lmew you better than he, but he wants you to know that he will appreciate everything you oan do in his behalf. I trust that you and your family are well. J think of you often and would certainly enjoy a nice long chat with you on some 18-hold golf course, if such things as that exist. We cut ours here in Lawrence from 18 to 9 to keep going and we have done it pretty well. With all good wishes, I an Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA: All Ue Varsity Basketball Coach. Mrs. Lutie Long Smith 4212 Euclid, Kansas City, lo. Past National Vice President, (last year) . American Legion Auxiliary Rhis year I am serving as National Poppy Director and I hope to have the Auxiliary raise not less than one million dollars. Poppies are veteran-made and all the proceeds from sales to for Rehabilitation and Child Welfare. ee I have served as a Nurses' Aide in Research Hospital between the times x I spent with Mother. My health is so good that I passed the physical for a Spar Officer and also passed the Aptitude Test. Iaff on the ragged edge as far as age is concerned but still feel I can be of service. Had my 48th birthday Sept. 26. Experience as Assistant Physical Ed. Director in Warrensburg - my exper- ience there as head of the Department summer of 1917, Cuil e ae fut AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Oh. &E- 1748 pk Mae. Jim 40 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS a re las erty - “Seibsilinnl sheets ey ah Ng oe ohn 2 kB alent En. 2 ane Casa Grande, Arizona, August 1,19 4 4. Dear Dr, Allen: Since writing you this issue of the Arizona Highways came out and I thought that you would enjoy it. It is published monthly by the Highway Department of the state. I have numbered the colored seetion; pictures # i, 8 are particularly common in the southern part of the state--that Ke to say south of Phoenix. Hope that you enjoy this issue. Will be glad if you show it to others that may be interested in it. a ee “Thay hawk Cabot alle | (nr Leas et ~_ ne Se G amd whet our hats fis ae Lule J Adon i oT ae ee Lin inand Fare eee | rN Wer on Sa cl doe a is A have faton Toate be ge aa shar) 1 Oh tipo we. 4 ve Lidlia a in AGA “4e aad adi 7 Ae oad aa o