December 6, 1944.

Major Neal Wherry,
1819 G. Ste, — oe

Washington 6, D. C.
Dear Neals

28, 1942. Kensas won 31 to 30. No, I would not have had an oppor-
tunity to have seen it, and 7 appreciate your thoughtfulnese.

I think the boys of Rotary are running a dead horse
for District Governor, but they want it and so I will go along
with them to the end of the road.

I took your letter home and showed it to Jane and
she said, "That is awfully nice. Thank“qim for me, will you?"

 

My lengthy epistle, the phone Rebounds, doubtless
has reached you. You will be too tired to read this when you have
finished with that.

With all good wishes, I em

Rotarily yours,

Director of Physical Education,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.
 

D. C.
11-25-1944

Dear Phog;

I thought you might not see the enclosed picture
if I didn't send it to you. So here it is. It is
from the Nov.-Dec. Minicam Photography Magazine.

Governor Quig's Monthly Letter brings the news that
you will be a candidate for District Governor of
Rotary. That is fine. Success to you and the Club
in this.

Please tell Jane that we rejoice with her and her
husband in the birth of their baby. That is fine,

As Ever, Cordially,

Neal M. Wherry
December 5, 1944.

ii. Ernest H. Wright, Treasurer,
Kansas City Athletic Club,

106 West llth Street,

Kansas City, Mo.

‘Dear mnie:

I om sorry that I have deJayed so long in answering your letter.
The fact of the matter is I have been tied up on so many drives that
I have practically been driven crazy. I am in the midst of three of

I am sorry indeed that I have no material for a good physical dir-
ector for your Board of Governors. I wish that I had. Nothing would
give me more pleasure than to serve you. |

Ernie, there is no great future in a medium-sized salary job euch
as the Club could offer. ‘There is no advancement to larger things.
The people in school work go from smaller jobs to larger ones; conse~
quently, school men do not want to get into this type of work.

No, I haven't seen good old Roy Strotz for a long time. I knew

_ ‘that he had been in ill health for several years. I think he has

well acquainted with hin. I had seen Roy and his sister a number of
times, but that was several years ago. I was . !
to last that long. He was a swell chap, but when he went to South
America with Swift and Company I understand he had some bad luck. I
am sorry for him, because he was a wonderful fellow.

vor the past seven years my brother, Harry B. "Pete" Allen, has
been a colonel and commandant of the Stanford University P.0.T.C. He
is living at Palo Alto, and on last February he was retired at the age
of 60 as that is the Army rule. Since February he has been with one
of the war plants as their safety director. I know he would be happy
to hear from you.

With all good wishes, I em

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

November 14, 1944

Dr. Forrest C. Alien,
c/o Kansas University,
Lawrence, Kansas.

My dear Phog:

The Athletic Club is again looking for a physical director
and the members of the Board of Governors are making inquiries
through various channels, looking for good material. So this
gives me an opportunity to write:‘to you, since I do not see
you as often as.I would like, nor as frequently as we met in
the good old days.

I thought perhaps you might give us a few names and addresses
of suitable material and since you know our needs, it is
hardly necessary to recite them to you.

The compensation consists of a Salary - not too large - and
a commission on applications that are secured solely through
the efforts of the director.

We will appreciate any leads you can put in our hands and if
there is anything we can do to ees you can be sure
of our cooperation.

Have you seen Roy Strotz lately? Poor boy is nearly blind.
How is your brother, Pete? Long time, no see.

With kind regards and personal wishes, I remain,

Ernest Wright,
Trea er

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Noverber 27, 1944.

Mr. Henry P. J. Wilson,
American National Bank Bldg.,

Hutchinson, Kansas.
Dear Hemry:

I regret to tell you that it is impossible to buy, beg or borrow
or steal basketballs at the present time. Even the high schools
cannot set them, and the universities have been restricted until a
basketball is a thing almost out of this world. Unless the recon-
version program loosens up a little, the colleges will be forced to
piay with one old ball.

Doubtless you have not realized what a stringency there is in
basketballs. Some time when the war is over and things ease up a bit,
I would be glad to see if we couldn't get an old ball for you, but
right now it is an impossibility.

“My Basketball Bible" is out of print, but I have a new text,
"Better Basketball”. ee ee eee
Company, and I get only a ten per sent royalty from the publishers.
I am sure thet you can appreciate how many demands I have for a con-

tribution of a text, and it is impossible for me to extend the

gratuities that I would very much like. I am sure that you can apprec-
date that if you would publish a text you would not have to go far be-~
fore you gave all your ee ee re See eee ne eee

of the demands made upon you.

I have been in Hutchinson twice in the past year, once when I spoke
to the Parent-Teachers Association. A group of Kansas alumi met at
the hotel and we had quite a visit with them at the dinner table. I
trust that you will be able to come up after the resumption of the
Kansas Relays. It will be a pleasure to see you.

With all good wishes, I am ,
Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Caach.
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TELEPHONE 1616

HENRY P. J. WILSON P. O. BOX 422

E. VICTOR WILSON

WILSON, WILSON & WILSON

ATTORNEYS AT LAW
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BLDG.

HUTCHINSON, KANSAS

November 24th, 1944.

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
Basketball Coach
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas.

Deer Dr, Allen:

It has been several years, since I have talked to you,
and worked with you withthe Kansas “elays. * also
noticed that the Kanses Relays was discontinued for
the duration. I sincerely hone that you bring it back
once more.

However, *+ have a problem on hand at this time, and
if it is possible would like your assistance on it.

For a short history of it, 1 will have to go back

a few decades, I used to belong to Troop Two, Boy
Seouts, which wes sponsered by the Grace Episcopal
Church of this city. We then owned a basketball
and regu&erly vlayed teams in this section. When

I left for school, 1 never paid much attention to
the tropp until the other day, when our Rector dis-
cussed the matter with me,

Now that I have taken over the troop, I find that
it has no athletic equipment; only a dozen boys;

no librayy, when in the past it included athletic
books and others to the tune of around 200 volumes;
end in general in e run down condition.

What + would appreciate is this. Does the University
Athletic Department have a basketball they can give
the troop? If they do,will you make it as a gift to
"Troop Two"? My plan is start them pleying it as we
did in the past. Another point is, that a gift of a
basketball from you to the tropp will help build the
troop. Also, your Basketball “ible, with your
autograph would be apvreciated by them. We are unable
to buy a basketball here, and there are no funds for
@ good one anyway at this time, The boys do not know
about this. But, I know that this would raise their
morale.

If you would see clear to do this at this time, I

believe the cece would get off to a fresh start and
take its rightful place among the others.
It is has been some few years since I taked to you the
last time. If I remember right, it was in 1938. Since
that time, 1 have been raising a family, arid at the
present time, + have a girl five, and a boy three months
old. The girl can do a farrly good 02 of calling signals
with her football, and of course knoW8,of the yells, both
good and bad, The boy of mine is too yoting yet, for that,
but, before he comes your way, will know how to kick a foot
ball and know enough of basketball when he gets to you.

iy girl just started into school this year. Already she
is waiting for the war to be over, so we can go to games
together,

+f you are ever down this way, let me know, because 1 would
like you to come down and see our troop. Even ifféould
talk five minutes, they would like it,

I notice on reading this that it sounds like I would like
you to send a new ball. That is not the point, because

I figured that you might have a spare practice basketball,

Hope I have not teken too much of your time, but enjoyed
writing to you.

With kindest regards, I an,

Very truly yours,

WILSON WILSON & WILSON

- Mung Uf Mads
October 26, 1944.

Mr. Willard L. Winey, Jr, Phi2/o,

Dear Winey:

I want you to know how much I appreciate your
me some Orbit chewing gum. Gun ig-wery difficult

 

‘for elwilians to get, so the first thing I did was to give Mit

of ee ee ee oe ee ee ee
them it came from Marine Winey. I also gave Mra. Hulteen a

package, so we are all enjoying your thoughtfulness.

I will heve a new Rebounds ready for you soon and we will
give you all the news of the campus.

You will notice by the stationery that the Board of Directors
elected me president of the Country Club and I am trying to
inaugurate some things that will make the club better if I can
possibly get everything to working, and I believe that with the
fine cooperation I will get from the members that it will come

to pass.
. With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

FCA: AH President.
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UNITED STATES NAVY YARD
MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA

W. Le. Winey Jr. PhM2c,
Yard Dispensary, Mare Island,
California.

October 8, 1944.

Dr. F.C. Allen,

Physical Education Department,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

My dear Dr. Allen;

I write my best wishes to "the most useful
friend" a Jayhawker ever lad. By "useful" is meant to describe
in simple terms the friendly service which is now universally
enjoyed, on all fronts, through the "Rebounds". It tends to
bring closer those who are, due to conditions, drifting apart
from a once fast friendship. I read with understanding your piece
concerning the fate of Lt. Hunter. It was moving...accurate and
told a story everyone should know. Words of clear hearted de-
votion often outlast the monument in stone. It now seems that I
once knew Lt. Hunter although, in reality it was not so. While
this sort of reading brings the mind very close to the "terrible
meaning of war" it seems also to give strength to those whose
kin may have "fallen in the field".

I am one of the more fortunate. My health is
fine and it seems the malarial parasite is taking a long rest.
Given back his health, the golfer turns first to his game. I've
had a few rounds showing prgfiise of better scores than before.

I can easily picture “the Good Doctor" coming up the home hole,
shirtless, with the color of summer from ankles to forehead. It
is good to know that there are a few strong spirited golfers left
to keep things going till "the boys get back". I suppose you will
find me there with the many others who will return. My plans
include school as soon as I am released.
UNITED STATES NAVY YARD
MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA

It is interesting to note that the total number of former Kansas
University men now in active service is equal to one regiment.
Reported casualties would make nearly one company of infantrymen.
One of the most promising bits of news lies in
the common belief of the high officials in the Allied group that,
once the German is turned, Russia will set out to destroy the third
and last major componet of the Axis powers. France also is re-
ported anxious to enter the offensive against the"freak toed
oriental."But with all this to count on in approximating the end,
and return of the men it still is not a pretty picture as I see it.
In fact, I will not be surprized to find myself starting another
tour of duty overseas before long. It will be long, hard, and dis-
asterous to the foe. Lt. Hunter's will be the first of many tributes.
But the thing to think on is not the fate in the field. We must work
for the future in America.
It is now time for me to be on with my duties
here at the Yard Dispensary. Until later I remain,

Golfingly yours,

Dr. F.C. Allien,

Physical Education Department,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

 
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November 21, 1944.

Mr. William S. Wallis,

Acting Physical Director,

Young Men's Christian Association,
Beverly, Mass.

: Dear Mr. Wallis:

I am enclosing some literature on the game of
GoaleHi which may be of assistance to you. The Goal-Hi
standard is manufactured by the Fred Medart Company of
St. Louis, Missouri, and with each purchase they include
a copy of the standard rules.

Copies of the rules for Goal-Hi may be purchased
separately, from the Medart Company, at $1.00 per copy.

If I can be of any further assistance to you,
feel free to call upon me.

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.
Ene.
WILLIAM A, ROWE, PRESIDENT LeRoy C. MURCH, CLERK
ane re . : WESLEY T. PERKINS, GENERAL SECRETARY
FREDERICK H. PIERCE, VICE-PRESIDENT LESLIE MORGAN, TREASURER

Voung Men’s Christian Association

BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS

(MEMBER BEVERLY COMMUNITY FUND)

November 17, 1944

pr. Forrest C. Allen
Director Physical Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Dear Dr. Allen:

ie would be interested to know something of the rules
and general line of play for the Goal-Hi game, which is shown
in a recent catalog from American Sporting Goods Company.

Thank you for any information.

Very truly yours,

WILLIAM S.. WALLIS
Acting Physical Director

Gifts and bequests toward the Endowment Fund will perpetuate your influence, and greatly aid and make more permanent the work of the Association
November 13, 1944.

Mr. Harry D. Wilson, Director,
College All-Star Basketball Classic,
Room 510,

326 W. Madison Stes

Chicago 6, Illinois.

Dear Harrys

I regret to advise that my basketball work
will keep me closely tied to my job here and that I will
be unable to teke advantage of your generosity in offer-
™ to provide, tickets for the College All-Star game.

Ais Wishing you continued success with this fine:
tournament, I am

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Bducation, are
FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. |
 

' EVENING AND SUNDAY ;
326 W. MADISON ST. TELEPHONE

CHICAGO 6, ILL. ANDOVER 1234

November 10, 1944

Dr. Forrest Allen
Basketball Coach

The University of Kansas
Lawrence

Dear Coach Allen:

Last year a number of college coaches attended the College
All-Star Basketball Game; and while we were able to extend
them courtesy tickets, the seats were not as choice as we
would have liked to have given them, The reason for this

is that before we had received word from many of the coaches
that they would be here, we had already sold out the Chicago
Stadium, and had to make emergency arrangements for a number
of the coaches.

If you are planning on attending the College All-Star Game
this’ year, we would appreciate your advising us by return
mail, and also, if anyone is going to be with you so that we
may dispatch immediately choice courtesy tickets.

Another reason that we would like to know early is that in
the event sufficient coaches are going to be present, we wish
to reserve a nice lounge and meeting room in the Morrison
Hotel which will be headquarters for basketball coaches and
attendants. We would have this room set aside for November
30 and December 1, so that the various coaches in town would
have a common meeting place,. making it easy for them to see
each othere

We also intend to have a cage coaches’ party by the All-Star
committee and would like to have an idea of how many will be
ee May we lock forward to hearing from you by return
mail

Sincerely,

ry alli Sn

WILSON, Director
College All-Star Basketball Classic
Room 510, 326 We. Madison Ste, Chicago, 6.

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November 15, 1944.

Ur. Willard J. Wlney, Jie, |

Yard Dispensary,

Mare Island, California.
Dear Lill:

Bill, you really keep me supplied in gum, I don't
know how I will ever get even with you, Your new brand, "Leaf-
Mint" is a new one on us, but it tastes gighty good.

I have been trying to get time to write another
Jayhawk Rebounds but as yet I have failed to get going on the
thing. I am writing en article for a basketball magazine, and
as soon as I finish that I must get to work on the Rebounds.

_ I know that you were sorry to read that Kansas
State defeated Kansas in football last Saturday. We had the
game won, but we forward passed at a critical time and the Aggies
intercepted the ball and ran for a touchdown.

Hope everything is going well with you and that it
will not be too long before you will get back to play some golf
with us again. I will be Sending you a Rebounds shortly.

With all.good wishes, I an —

Sincerely yow s,

Director of Physical Education,
PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach.
 
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