THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

TULSA 4, OKLAHOMA

ATHLETIC DEPT.

March 23, 1944

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

Dear Dr. Allens

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed my visit
with you and it was sorefreshing to visit with
someone that is so enthusiastic about sports, you
certainly have my outlook on the whole picture,

I want to thank you for the material you
sent me. I have consulted with our team physician
and he felt like you were on the right track, I
know this will be quite helpful to us.

The outstanding basketball player in the
state tournament this year was Sonny Lukken, son of
Dean Lukken here at the University. The boy will be
18 and is applying for V-12. Sonny lives basketball
and his father is a close friend of mine, is a member
of my athletic committee. He is anxious to have him
under an outstanding basketball coach and I suggested
youe The boy is naming KU as his first preference.
I certainly hope that it works out so that he comes to yous
He is an outstanding student and honestly, he was marve-=
lous on that court. I know he will be a joy to you should
he cane to Kansas. If you care to, you might drop Dean
Liukken a line, I think it would be permissable.

I haven't heard definitely from Mr. Kloozbut
you tell Henry that we will not be as strong as he thinks
we will and I am sure it will be a good games

Kindly remember me to members of your staff
theres With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I
aim

Friendly yours,

 

Athletidq/Director and
HF smr Head Coach