Jeruary 15, 1046.

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Ens. F. R. Schultheis, 350138,
U.S.S.1l.C.2. (L) 758,
o/o Fleet Postoffice,
San Francisco, Calif.

Dear Prank:

Yes, indeed, I do remember you. I spoke to Mrs. Hulteen when
I looked at your name and said, “I know that fellow.” When I saw \
Philippines at the top of the page I thought the letter might be from
some fellow I had never seen or heard from before. I often get such
letters. But when I glanced at the first sentence and saw that you
had been in my class I rather got a kick out of ite |

When a fellow site at his desk and dictates a number of letters
he glances at the name first, then hastily glances over the page, so
that accowrted for my explanation in the preeeding paragraph.

Yes, sir, you are correct. ‘The 27.5" ball is exactly 2" smaller -
in circumference than the official ball should be. The soccer ball,
you know, is only | 27", so they have almost switched a soccer ball on
you. They stamp “official” on most everything. The high school ball
is 29" in cirownference. The theory is that the —— of the boys
are shorter than the college players.

An official ball selis for about $16 or $17; but of course the
mary would get it much less than that. >

There was a time when the official basketball measured 32” in
cirounference. As the ball was gradually reduced in sise, the skill
in shooting became more apparent. The one-handed shooting is the
direct result of the smaller ball.

I certainly will be pleased when this clin is over so that you
can come back and enjoy Mt. Oread with all the pleasantries, and with
Kansas basketball thrown in ocoasionally for good measure. To keep you
in tune with things we are putting you on the Jayhawk Rebounds mailing
list - a letter that I try to get out every month to the boys in the
service.

With all good wishes, I am
Sincerely yours,

ae Director of Physical Education,
FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach.