IOWA STATE COLLEGE

OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANIC ARTS
AMES, IOWA

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FOR MEN January 21, 1942

Dr. F. ¢. Allen
Kansas University
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Phog:

I want to take this time to let you know that the rude
display of sportsmanship as perpetrated by some one of
our students has. been duly recognized in our student
paper and public apology made to you and the Kansas
University team. It seems that in 5000 students, you
will always have one or two of the type that cannot
come along with the advancement of a department. I
did not take the matter too seriously, for I know that
these things happen, and that you have been through the
battles enough to know they will happen.

We have tried diligently to maintain a high standard of
sportsmanship here, particularly toward our visitors,
and I believe are getting along in fairly decent shape.
I know of no team or coach that comes here that is held
in as high regard as you and your team. Therefore, let
me extend personally to you my apology for this little
incident which is one of those things that just happens.

With all best wishes, I remain

  

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