TOPEKA ARMY AIR FIELD
Physical Training Office
10 Jan 45

Dr. Forrest Allen
Head Basketball Coach
Kansas University
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

Upon assuming the duties here as director of physical training
and athletics, I find that we have no basketball games scheduled
after the last week in January. The enlisted men and women have
both voiced their desire to have an opportunity to see some of

the college teams in this region. Being aware of your fine record
through many seasons, I thought we might highlight our current
season by playing your team two games on a home and home basis.
Most of the men on this bese are here for only a few days duration
and are then sent to theaters of operations. They are alertec
during this time and can not leave the base, Therefore, we wish
to give the highest type of entertainment to these men while

they are on our base. We have no games after January the 27th,

so we can play you at any time at either place that best fits

your schedule,

This past fall I assisted Major Reese with the Second Air Force
Football Team and Ray Evans is a good friend of mine. He is one of
the most outstanding men I have ever met since I have been con-
nected with athletics. He is indeed a credit to Kansas University.
I felt that he was the best back in the nation when the season

ended,

Hoping to hear from you with regard to this matter, I am

 

Physical Training Offit