1248 2nd Street
Phillipsburg, Kansas
April 13, 1941

Dr. Forrest ¢. Allen

Director of Physical Education
Kansas University
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doctor Allen:

I have been notified by the Board of Education that my
contract is to be renewed for next year. However, I am still
anxious to get into coaching and I have placed my application
with the Smith Center high school for the vacancy left when
their basketball coach was called to the army. If you feel
that you could conscientiously recommend me to the school,

I would be grateful to you.

I have told the board at Smith Center that I would attend
summer school with the purpose in mind of enrolling in your
advanced basketball course. I feel that that training

coupled with my present knowledge would qualify me for the job.
My chances seem to be very good and your word in my behalf
would carry a great deal of weight.

I realize that this request is unusual in lieu of the fact
that I did not play varsity basketball under you. On the

other hand I have confidence in my ability and this is an

opportunity I may not get again soon.

If you find it convenient, a letter in the immediate future
to Ernest Allbert, Superintendent, Smith Center, Kansas,
would reach him before a final decision is made.

Should you feel that you cannot in all sincerity write Mr.
Allbert in my favor I will accept your judgment without malice.

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J We 'Bill' Greene

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