ADDRESS REPLY TO
COMMANDING OFFICER
U. S. NAVY V-12 UNIT, U.S.C.
AND REFER TO:

U. S. NAVY V-12 UNIT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY PARK, LOS ANGELES, 7, CALIFORNIA

 

 

 

 

10 August 1944

Dr. F.C, Allen

Director of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Lawrence, kansas

Dear Doc:

Thanks for the JAYHAWK REBOUNDS. They're great. Although
I'm still on this side of the pond I get many happy moments
reading your “newsie." I dontt know of any one who is doing
so much good for the men in the service as you, Doc,

Your teachings, your name, and your good sportsmanship
is being carried to all parts of the world by the men who
have been associated, in any way, with you. . I am proud to
hold you as 1-A in all ways in my mind. To think of you
reminds me of another great, Percy Parks.

Well, Yoc, now to tell you something of what I®m doing.
I'm stationed at the University of Southern California as
an instructor in physical education, V=-12 program. I have
been here since March 20. Prior to that time I was at the
naval training station, San Diego. There I was in the visual
education department, showing looking films.

Undoubtedly you have visited this socalled campus. It
doesn't compare to a second rate high school in Kansas. We
do not have any athletic facilities here. One small field
Bor everthing. One of the chiefs here is an alumnus of USC
and don't think I don't give him the Once over on the USC-Kan-
sas game in the N.C.A.A. tournament in 1940. Boy, I well
remember that game.

Doc, one of your players of last season is here. Homer
Sherwood. He is doing well but will have to hurry to make
the squad here this year. Have some good men on hand at the
present time.

Please note my change in address. Give Mrs. Allen,
Mit and all the gang a hello for me.

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