OTTAWA,KANSAS

February 14, 1941

Mr. Fogg Allen
Director of Athletics
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas —

Dear Mr. Allen:

Our committee on athletics has advised me to confer with you
about the attitude of the Big Six Conference toward A. A. Ue. and
Ban Johnson teams for competition with your university squads.

We are of the impression that the Big Six frowns upon such
competition. Wot that they are professional, but that they do

not fit into your athletic set-up. In other words, we have the
impression that you consider it undesirable to play games with
those organizations. Moreover, we understand that you would not
admit to your competition on your Big Six teams men with playing
records on these organizations. Are we correct in this impression?
Any information you can give us as to the Big Six attitude

on any matters touching upon the questions asked will be greatly
appreciated.

We admire your position on clean sport and it heartens
us to know that some connected with the university management of
athletic teams stand "four-square" on @& question of amateurism
in universities and colleges.

Sincerely yours,

| W. B. Wilson
WW scm Chairman of Athletic Committee