December 17, 1945

Mr. Ashley Blbl -
5336 Norwood Road
Kansas City, Kansas

Dear Ashley:

Please do not feel that my failure to answer
your letter or September 11 had any undue significance, The
real matter of the fact is tat I lost your letter in some
Gorrespondence just about the time school opened. With the war
over and a lot of our basketball players coming back who want
to exercise their ¢G. I, Bill of Rights, they are applying to nie
in great numbers to help then, Lo ae

i had promised Howard Mngleman I could help him
when he returns. le is coming in to study law, so that would
close that avenue. I am sure that you will agree that I could
do nothing else than to teke one of my good players back.

I do hear of a lot of coaching jobs but I imagine
you would want to be in some university where you could get your
degree. You know, I an sure you could get on as a teacher here
at the University of Kansas, They are needing instructors badly
and if you would be interested, let me know ard I will cast about
and see what the chances are for the future. Nothing would give
me more pleasure than having you here with us. :

With every good wish to you and hoping to hear
from you soon, Ian Pet A

Sincerely,

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