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for a check up and he reported a back strain. But it proved to

be intercostal neuralgia which was a forerumner of this pneumonia

that he developed right after the series. When I told Ralph that

I was not going to play him he came to me just before dinner time

- amd said, "Well, Doctor, let me start because this is the last :
game I am going to play, and I would like to start." I said, "All
—— Ralph, but I am doing it against my judgment for your own

& :

I started him and he looked ill. I took him out, and I
put him back, and I took him out again, and finally put him back
so he could finish the game. He was just ea shell of his former
self, but he played great ball. Anyhow, I was pleased beyond
measure that the boy got to play. I thought we did well indeed
considering so many losses of our regulars the year before, and
a difficult playing season, together with a few difficult boys
who were not in the line up but who caused us plenty of grief.
er ene renee, He Cre, Cee te eee:
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Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
_PCA:AH _ Varsity Basketball end Baseball Coach.