April 28, 1945.

lr. Hugo G. Aute,

The Sporting News,
St. Louis, Mo.

Dear i. autes

it was a delight to have your letter and
more than happy to know that you and Mr. Spink were

I am sending you a cheek for Bobby Allen's sub-
scription. It is nice of you to put him on the ser-
vice men's rate. I appreciate the thoughtfulness on
your part in doing it. The order has gone forward
from the Department of Physical Education to the
University Suninoes ‘Office for the departmental sub-
SrEtg Ee :

% tad knows that your regular edition adheres only
to baseball. I read it a lot but have never been a
regular subscriber because Bob always bought it, and
_ since the old gentlemen generally furnishes the cash
I let him read it first and I read it later. Both he
and I made our varsity letters here at the University.
ie played second base and I played first and pitched.
i am a hockey fan as well as having coached football
here in the twenties. I know that I will enjoy every
issue of your fine paper.

I want you to know that Charlie Black got his gold
basketball, and was tickled pink with it.

With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

7 Director of Physical Bducation,
PCAsAH | Varsity Basketball Coach.
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