March 22, 1946

Gib Stramel, U.S sNeRe, A/S
Company 94, US N.T.C.
Great Lakes, Illinois

Dear Gib: /
I have let your letter lie on my desk for a month and,
_ as I know Johuny Pfitsch has written to you a couple or three times since
wens rn that I might add probably would be superfluous.

. | I was indeed glad to get your letter and to know that
you are doing so well at Great Lakes, Your observation on the Bowling Green
basketball game is particblarly interesting. —

: We missed your ‘presence in the ari game Monday night,
.Of course, everyone is unhappy about the outcome. We played a rather poor
ball game, when it seemed before the game everything was "right". The Aggies
played a fine game, as usual, and Kurland's height was still too much for us
to gain the rebounds that we should have gotten, We made only 19 percent of
our shots and missed ten free throws, as well as three setups, all of which
could have meant considerable difference in the outcome had it been different.
However, we are in hopes that you will be a member of that aggregation the —
next year when it takes the court for Kansas to avenge those two defeats of
this year. \ te ; -

I hope that you may find time to drop in to see us on
your leave this month, Best of luck,

Sincerely yours,

Direetor of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.