March 14, 1940, Professor We We Davis, Department of History, Tnaveraity of Kansate Tear We Wes This is to express my genuine appreciation for the lovely things you said about the team and the conpliment you paid mes While men accept those things many times hay fa3) to perniusly exwress their appreciations You were so generous thet you overwhelm me, but I want you to imow that I have alymys considered you one of my real challengerse Then you so much. i am sorry that I rushed away and failed Director of Physical Edusation and Recreation, FCA sAH Varsity Basketball Coache Delta ‘eu Delta Fraternity, 1111 West Lith Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Loyal Kansas Rooters: I want you to know that the writer and the varsity basketball team very much appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending your wire to us et the Tiger Hotel at Columbia, Micsouri, upon the | occasion of our mech lemented and highly unsetisfactory trip to Tigertowm last Thursday, Jamery 19th. Your wire stated -"Best of luck tonight. We're betting on you. Delta Tau Delta.” I guess we had our share of luck, but the boys apparently thought they were playing with the parlor tabby eat and not © reel live tiger. We simply didn": Might the first half and that was the tale. We appreciate your good wishes, but we hope you didn't, bet too muchse Sane evening after you have fed Bruce VYoran a large, | gunptuous meal, kindle a fire in the fireplace, have sane of the boys take Bruse‘s shoes off end get him a pair of house slippers, prop his feet up, and when he is as comfortable as any human being could be under the cirouustences, get Bruce to tell you the story of the games I believe thet is the only way you can ever get much out of Bruce on that Tiger-Jayhawk fiasco. Thank you for your good wishes. nt \ Director of Physical Education and Recreation, Varsity Basketball Coache C1ass oF Service | 1201 [SYMBOLS se is a patie DL =Day Letter elesram or Cable- S uples its de- NL=Night Letter erred character is in- = dicated by a suitable { 7 8 , eee symbol above or pre- NLT =Cable Night Letter ceding the address. R. B. WHITE NEWCOMB Scie, J. Cc. WILLEVER ~ Ship Radiogram ( PRESIDENT : FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination AAJ157 S=LAWRENCE ‘KANS 18 604P_ 040 JAN 13 IM 6 20 DR FORREST c ALLENs UNIV OF KANS ‘BASKET BALL TEAM HOTEL TIGER BEST OF LUCK TONIGHT WEIRE BETTING ON YOu= ‘DELTA TAU DELTAS THE COMPANY WILL AP RECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SER*VICB ing 7 it . an ' 8 ¢ } i it Hi if FIRST CHRISTIAN GHURCH LAWRENCE, KANSAS HAROLD G. BARR, MINISTER January 12, 1940 or. B.C.Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allens Last night Rev. and Mrs. Barr heard you speak at the meeting of P.T.A. and enjoyed your address very much e In discussing plans for the high school department of our church, Mr. Barr suggested we contact you to see if you would give this address on Sunday evening, February 4. This will be a joint meeting of the Baptist, Presbyterian and Christian high sehool young people and will be held in our church. The meeting is at 5:30 with a social half-hour and the program follows at 6 o'clock with a short devotional service for about fifteen to twenty minutes, this gives about forty-five minutes for your address.as the meeting closes at Te We shall be glad to hear from you soon as to your acceptance of this date. Sincerely yours, 0 : 0+ Dube Dre Allens < This has been abit delayed but I wanted to check up for certain before seming it as to dates. We shall hope you can be with us on Febe 4e 0. - Jemmry 8, 1940. ting Bruce Dorsey, Coach, Se School, Kentuokye ys 1 clad that sou ne eee ts oaks aoe Hele”. afer to page 240, a nti ae es SHEERS bee preitens | ate ites Pri itaage tistfeia | ie By | ceeatldt Ait | tel il & i gb Be de of t ia 4 a ip ry i i if ‘ : ; f 44 e : a LET af Hil Pave Vrite me and let me know if — questions I am alw cnt et a nian Director of Physical Education and Recreation, EWING HIGH SCHOOL | : 4 weetety of aot! Burt and Ruth left for lew Orleans early Christims morning and 1 noticed lights in the house lest night, and by this sign apparently the DeGrects have returned. However, I have not seen then today, tut expect to see them real sootie I trust thet you and yours hada very merry Christ= ee oe Director of Physical Hducation and Recreation, FOAsAH Varsity Basketball Coaches December 29, 1959¢ Me Gurney We Day, Associate Physical Director, YelisC ches Des Moines, Iowte A few years ago I mde a film for the Pastmen Kodak Company on “Basketball Pundemertals" for their teach< ing flims division, im this film we showed Dr. Meienith Jusping to push the ball out of a beach basket. ‘You could doubtless get sane marist baskets, or a banana basket, 18 inches at the top, that will slope dow to the botton to about 10 inches. Many college and miversity extension divisions have this film for rental, and you might be able to secure it in Des Moines if you care to show it. Our om University of Kansas Extension Division has the film for rentel purposes, and if you would write then I am sure you could obtain it. in this Jcttime Drs Neienith is shom pushing — the ball out of the basket after every goal. the players wore long trousers and querter=length sleeve shirts. Most of the balls wre throw over the head. ‘The push shot or the underhand shot was not employed in those days. | A plotare of Tee Inientth Gown on « screen might also be extertaining to your spectators. With best wishes, I an Pirestor of Physical Riuertion and Recreation, FOAsAH Varsity Basketball Coache ~ YOUNG MEN’s CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION DES MOINES - IOWA OFFICERS Esxit C. Cartson President Witt D. Bowes Recording Secretary Frep J. PETERSON’ Treasurer Grover C. Hussetu Vice President Ratpu J. Hoxie DIRECTORS LavERNE M. Bartow Hersert L. Horton Hersert H. Havuce GrorcE O. MEans Witt J. Goopwin KennetH M. May D. O. MiILiican Ermer E. Pecx Vice President H. J. NeEtson C. C. Proper Frank T. DILton A. D. Ritey Joun P. WALtace General Secretary James M. Stewart W. W. Witson Witt E. Tone Witt H. Zaizer, Jr. December 14, 1939 Dr. F. C. Alien Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: Our Y.M.C.A. Leader's Club is planning on giving a demonstration on New Year's Day of their interpretation of how one of the first games of basketball might have appeared to the spectators. As Physical Director at the Y.M.C.A. in Cedar Rapids, I secured Dr. Naismith as speaker for one of our young men's banquets, so I met him in 1937. As one of the Y.M.C.A. Secretaries I am attempting to promote a Memorial to Dr. Naismith from the Y.M.C.A. Physical men. I would appreciate any material or suggestions you may have since you were quite close to Dr. Naismith. In regard to the above feature of our program, I would appreciate receiving any information you may have to offer. Most sincerely, Gurney Associate Physical Director GND :WLH BUILDING BOYS IS BETTER THAN MENDING MEN GIFTS AND BEQUESTS TOWARD AN ENDOWMENT FUND GREATLY HELP TO MAKE MORE PERMANENT THE WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION Y.M.C.A. SWIMMING PROGRAM A YEAR ’ROUND ACTIVITY at the ~ DES MOINES Y.M.C.A. “Everyone a swimmer or a befter swimmer,” is our motto. Know how to Swim! If's a physical and social necessity! Fall and Winter Program BOYS -MEN- WOMEN BOYS For all boys who cannot swim—Instruction, Monday, Friday, 4:15. Advanced Instruction—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:15. Prep Activities—Boys 9-10, Gym and Swim, Tuesday, Saturday, 4:15-9:00. Cadets’ Activities—Boys 11-12, Gym and Swim, Wednesday, Saturday, 4:15-9:45. Junior Activities—Boys 13-14, Gym and Swim, Monday, Saturday, 4:15-10:30. Intermediate Activities—Boys 15, Gym and Swim, Thursday, Saturday, 4:15-11:15. 2 Older Boys’ Activities, 16-17, Gym and Swim, Monday, Wednesday, 6:30; Saturday, 2:30. Father and Son Swim second and fourth Monday, 7:00. FEES—$7.00 per year includes towel, soap, gym and pool privileges, special events, : and all instruction MEN Pool open 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. to regular membership. For special instruction, see Director. Instruction and recreational supervision—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:30. Noon instruction and recreation—Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30. Mixed swim and recreation—Wednesday and Friday, 8:00. FEES | : Business Men's Membership.......<..$30.00 «27-24... ce ceccececcecceces erate 15.00 Senior Men's Membership............$20.00 = 18-20............ Sins eve eeencies 12.00 WOMEN Instruction—Beginners and Advanced—Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 to 8:00. Recreational swim—-Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 to 9:30. FEES—25c per swim includes soap and towel, $1.00 per month withqut towel (Women may choose their own suit and cap) MIXED SWIM Mixed Recreational Swim—Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 to 9:30. SPLASH CLUB—Co-ed Group Social meeting every three weeks. Club takes over pool 9:00 for club members only. Take Action New - Swim te Health ! _ WAMOI ‘SANIOW Sad WoO W's wren a 788 5 ‘ek - LHWd3d DNOAINIMS Gikeg ‘YO URL DAILY ‘HES LTH PROGRAM — THE Y. _M. c. A WILL HELP you MAINTAIN THE FOUR GOLDEN RULES OF HEALTH - @Fresh air and sunlight — 7 : @ Proper Food and. Eating - wok i —— Happiness os- | ® Regular Exercise by Swimming 1O nt eaton _,..@Adequate rest = j—___ |Safety ene tints Cow i Oy ; f Eee, Fol nk Was las ade a oe be bane WOW A INO te witms 0} JUEM [[,NOd ‘Kom ojqedolua ATYGnos0y} e Ul UNI “Txeur © ye AjE}IA pur. ABreus mos RUASAy, UL Ras eiaia eR, nok TI ‘BUIARS OFT] NOA Yous} . IO. ayons Iiok popied nok dey TA srojonsut aU} ‘WIMS UPd ‘Nod | He WHIMS 0] NOA Yors} oO] APRS St JOjONIsur Hurwiwitms ae peytrenb SU} “ISuluIMs- uou uPWIOM JO UeUl ‘Rog © Isyjeu ee : - -geer6ep 18 01.84 jo.ebuel - aInjeieduie} USAS Ue ye ydoy: SI ( TOyOM ‘end Ajeynjosqe jo suoTTeb 000'S¢ jo ; site ete 09x02, % Ku oe — ig UlCL ‘ISJUIM IO IOWIUING “WOW, Sui ye AG ‘Hurpemnuys pure aiqedolue SQIOUL St uods O N “Burs wey oo U}TeSy SU} WOT] ee ed SIOUI SUOU eee st eiey} “Aepo} siiods Je~ndod. jo eae Spm eu} £ Sth & 6th Edns. id. Private. Offices:-Londor | GUT SPECIALISTS PRACTICAL MANUFACTURERS, OF TENNIS & BADMINTON Reference _ : M oo a. Dr .Forrest(Phog) Allen, Department of Phisical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence.Kansas. U.S.A. Dear Sirs, in reply to your letter dated the 8th.vune 1939 we had written to you on 10th. duly 1939 but there does not appear any news from your side so far. There is a good demand for sports goods in your country and as such we trust that you will co-operate with us and place your indents with us. We may assure you that our supplies prices and service will be quite satisfactory. We shall be glad to hear from you in due course, we remain, Yours faithfully, Diana & Qompany. NK/- Manager. December 12, 19396 I em very happy to send you a copy of the folk dances and music which were used here in connection . with the dance clinic conducted by Dr. Anne Schley Duggan in October. | Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recrention, Varsity Basketball Coache : LESTER BAUER, Clerk. PHILLIP J. BAUER, Director ; LYLE RUSS, Treasurer Burdett Rural High School VICTOR F. CHARLES, Principal . BURDETT, KANSAS Decamber 6, 19359 University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: Please send a copy of the folk dances and music that you informed me might be purchased. I am enclosing $1.00, I understand that this covers postage as well as the price of the copy. Thank you very much. Yours truly, trons WT Decenber 8, 193596 Ure Abe Denaburg, Alebema Basketball Officials, 0f/o Ydleehe, Birminghem, Alabama.e Dear Me Denaburgs I ask your pardon for the deley in responding to your letter of December 1. In answer to your first question, I would say that 4e2Z is not violating the three«second rule. It can only be cowrted with the ball is in possession, and a jump ball is never in possession of anybodye Per the second question I would say again that A~=2 is not violating the Shreco-second rules if you beve any further questions at any tine it will be a pleasure to hear frum yous With best wishes for a successful season, I an Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCAsAll Varsity Basketball Coaches “ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT INSTITUTIONS” Louis Stillman Clothing Co. OPERATING Men’s Basement Clothing Department PIZITZ Birmingham, Ala, Dece 1, 19396 Dre Phog Allene % University of Kansas. Lawrence, Kansase Dear Dre Allen:- Kindly clear up these two rules for the Alabama Officials Association, here in Birmingham, Alae Tiey are as follows; Ie Jump ball in team A's front court at foul line. A'l and B'l ----jumping. ( a/ A'2 stands under basket outside of 6 ft circle, but inside foul -~ o lane e Is A'2 violating the 3 second rule? yr a 47 - ; II. Same as above but, time out has been clled and play resumes a i jump ball. Is A®2.violating the 3 second rule here? vol Taking this opportunity of thanking you in advance for your prompt attention in this matter, I remain, Yours, te Mba ahen a Abe Denaburge Sect & Breae Ala. Basketball Officials. %YeM He Ae Birmingham, Ala November 24, LOE. DeVeese, Sesretary, Chamber of Commerce, Nellington, Kansas “Dear Bills This will confirm my wire of this morning edvising you that Vietor Hurt will be with you on December 4th. Vie is a grand fellow and will make you a wonderful om I know you will be well pleased with hin. Wi11 you kindly write Vio giving him the background and telling him what you went stressed at this meeting? eee eee Youre _ With best wishes, I an Lirector of Physical Edueation and Recreation, FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coaches - Wm. LAUGHLIN, First Vice President GLENN HENDERSON, Treasurer PAUL WENTZ, Second Vice President DALE D. DEWEESE, President C. H. COLLETT, Secretary DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Dale D. Deweese Robt. H. Cobean Bryan Packard Paul Wentz IT Glenn O. Miller Geo. E. Honey an Lane Frank Wright S. S. Pitzer Wm. Murphy Glenn Henderson Wm. Laughlin Frank Barlow THE WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELLINGTON, KANSAS November 24th 1949 Mr. Forrest C. Allen, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mr. Allen: Acknowledging your telegram to Mr. D eweese, advising that Victor Hurt will come December 4th, we now wish to confirm the date and will be pleased to have Mr, Hurt as our principal speaker at our Victory banquet. Sorry you and Mr. Henry cannot be with ms, Yours very a secretary. November 27, 19396 Professor Noel li, Petree, | Rrectar of Physical Education, Des Moines, Iowte Near Professor Petree: Your letter of November 24th has been received during the absence of Dre Allen, but I an very happy to send you our printed “Instrustiaw to Studmts in Physical Education". ‘Tem eure thet Dre Allen will be glad to see the ee ee newts for men and women etudents. Sincerely yours, Secretary to Dre Fe Ce Alien, Director, Department of Physical Education. DRAKE UNIVERSITY DES MOINES, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MEN November 24, 1939 Director, Department of Physical Hducation University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: Will you please send me your handbook covering physical education requirements for men and women students or other printed material which you may have covering instruction in physical edu« cation, health service and examination and competitive sports, both intramural and intercollegiate. We contemplate publishing such a handbook and will be happy to send you a Copy. Very truly your fe Noel H ee Professor hySical Education rector mk / DRAKE UNIVERSITY DES MOINES, IOWA OFFICE OF THE BUSINESS MANAGER December 2, 1939 Mr. Forrest C. Allen, Varsity Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mr. Allen: Due to Mr. Lytton's illness I am replying to your letter of November 24th addressed to him. We appreciate your interest and hope we may have a game some- time in the future. Thanking you, I am E. G. Barrett. bn Novenber 20, 1959. It is swell to lmow that you are coming this way this weelxend. I understand that Drake is playing at Tulsa. That is just a short haul fran here, and Ian hoping that you can spend Friday night here in Lawrences there ie also en airport at Ottawa, just 23 miles fron heres I Imow Burt would break hie neck to get you here. 2 As a part of our Homecoming festivities we are having our freshman