1510 Madrid St.
Coral Gables, Fla.
Sl October 1944

Dear Doc:-

I've been reading with interest your blast against
gambling at high school and college athletic events.
. You'll be interested to know that Miami...one of the
gamblingest cities in the land...is among the first to
make an effort to curb gambling at its athletic games.
Clippings from both the Miami Herald and — are enclosed.

My wife aha I always read every word of your bulletin
to the servicemen and if it isn't too much cc omaha I would
like to have my address changed to: :

; Lt. Jim Reed

1510 Madrid St.
Coral Gables, Fla.

I'm a public relations officer at Miami Army Air Field
and like it fine. It's the busiest domestic base of the
Air Transport Command and we have plenty to write about---
both nationally and locally.

Some time ago I sent a clipping to Clyde McBride, quoting
Hal Surface regarding basketball in China, its future, etc.
You undoubtedly saw mention of it in Mac's coluun.

Again this season I'll have a busy officiating schedule
down here and altho basketball in the South can't compare to
what I've been used to in the Big Six and Valley, I'm looking
forward to it.

\

The death of T.P. Hunter was a shock to me. I've seen
T.P. play many a game for you from my seat in the press box
and always thought highly of him. This war has taken many
of our favorites.

I'm looking forward to the day when we can come home in
"oin-striped suits"....home to God's country.

Give my best to all and good luck in the coming basketball
season.

With all good wishes,

Lt. Jim Reed

P.S.--Give my best to Ernie Quigley.