June 13, 1942.

Lt. Commander J. J. Tunney,
United States Navy. |

Dear Cormander Tunney:

I am very happy to recommend to you Donald FP. Sbling,
‘a graduate of the University of Kensas and a star athlete in
football and basketball. Den fbling was . of the most satis-
factory athletes that I have ever coach He followed his
brother, Ray Ebling, who attained all-american honors here at
the University. It is very difficult for a younger brother to
follow in the footsteps of an oldster who makes a good record,
but Don did it Cn ne a
spor te.

Don Bbling is clean, capable and courageous. He is a
fighter to the nth degree. He knows the word loyalty from |
ig a great team man. He is intensely loyal to
he will always pass up something for himself
to pass it on to his teammates. oe ae ae varsity
competition he did not ov in any way end he held‘‘the
highest respect of @11 his fellows at ali times.

He was a leader on the campus, holding several important
offices. He comes from a cultured family at Lindsborg, Kansas,
and has been exposed to a well-rounded life. He is an all-round
athlete, being superior in any sport in which he participates.

He has unusual enthusiasm for the thing he undertakes. His
knowledge of athletics is not of the mere accidental type, but
is founded upon experience and intelligent thinking with his
smape eta

I am very happy to recommend young itn with
reservation or evasion. He was one of ny sterling athletes.

Sincerely yours,

| Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
PCA:AH — Vareity Basketball and Baseball Coach. :