FOUNDED IN 1890 A. S. SCHULMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Box 218 . PROVO, UTAH HOME OFFICE: Contract Plancor 301 537 S. Dearborn Street Geneva Steel Works CHiCAGO, ILLINOIS February 25, 1944 Dear "Doc", Eight short and interesting months have disappeared since I last saw Kansas and it won't be long before I'M heading back that way again--probably about the middle of April. I've enjoyed my work out here more than I expected to in strange surroundings--fouwr months with the Salt Lake Tribune-Telegram and now four months with this electrical construction company. A couple of weeks ago the first steel was poured from the first of three blast furnaces and yesterday noon the first slabs of steel were rolled out in the rolling mill. Yes, it won't be long before the construction end of the business is washed up and I'll be heading back to Valley Falls, Kansas, for a short vacation before getting back in the newspaper game-~this time in the middle west, I intend to spend several days in Lawrence visithng with the Svoboda's and with my old acquaintances on the Hill. Wednesday evening I had the pleasure of seeing our phenomenal "Thin Man" John Buescher perform during the last half of the Dow Chemical-Provo Steeler exhibition basketball game, The same day I received your very welcome and interesting "Rebound" which I took along to the gane knowing that John would want to the addresses of some former Jayhawker cage "greats." Sure enough-- he wanted A/C Charlie Black's California address as Dow Chemical has several games scheduled down that way. Having a date for the game I had to cut short my visit with "Bish." The high-school sized court preventdDow's tall boys from displaying their basketball talent to the best advantage and even prevented "Bish" from attempting his : - favorite corner shots which won many games for Kansas. However his three long shots which swished through the ho@ép without touching the rim were proof enough that his eye is as good as ever. fembers of the Dow team include Bob Hunt, formerly of Kansas Wesleyan; Billy Hassett, from Georgetown U. and a brother of the NY Yankee's first baseman Buddy Hassett; Ellefson, a past member of West Texas! tallest basketball team in the world: and of course Milo Komenich who can really move around the floor for a big fellow. } That's about all now hut keep those "Rebounds" coming, Matt E. Heuertz Gntitd < 533 East 6th North Provo, Utah etingville pening Dow Chemical Wins From Steelers, 55-46 PROVO—A late drive, led by the long shooting of J ohnny Buescher, gave Dow Chemical its third vic- tory over a Utah Service. league team as the midwesterners swept past the Provo Steelers, 55 to 46, Wednesday night in the Brigham Young university women’s gymna- sium. The game, played before the largest crowd ever to attend a non- college basketball game in the} gym, was close all the way until Buescher started his sniping at the basket. Dow held a slender 29-27 lead at the half as Milo Komenich, Bob Hunt and Al Dietzel of the visitors traded baskets with Lee Brooks, Earl Giles and Rollie Jen- sen of the Steelers. — The Steelers ‘started out strong in the second half, with Rollie Jensen and Brooks ripping the-net- ting consistently and held a mo- mentary. lead, 37-36, as Gordon Scott streaked under the basket for a spectacular lay-up shot. But Komenich’s tip-in pushed the Dow five back into the lead and Hunt added'a free throw to make*it 39- 37. Brooks sank a long side shot to tie the game again. But Billy Hassett hit from the side; Hunt dropped an under-the- basket shot, and then Buescher flipped in three long shots and that spelled finish for the Steelers, Hunt was high scorer for the game with 15 points, while Jensen was high for the Steelers with 13. Steelers Dow Chemical GT FP Gree 2 113 Jensen,f Komenick,f 4 4210 4 4 311 Brooks,f Ellefson,f 1 2 2 4. 4 2 210 B.Giles,c Hunt,e 5 7515 0.1 1 1 Bilack,g Smick,g 2 0 4 22S Nielson,g Dietzel g 28410 1 2 0 2 Foutin,f Buescher,f 4 T9 0000 Jones.t Marsh,c 0 2,1 1. 1:0 0 2 Scott, Hassett,g 110 2 10 0 2 We eiling, Maddoks,g 0 0 00 1912846 Totals 20 28 15 5. Score at half: w. Chemical . ee eeeeeresere eee eed. Provo Sicelers bess af diwigre eels: gies: a8 5% a 16 Thursday Morning February 24, 1944 THE PROVO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presents DOW CHEMICAL C9. Those Sterling Actors from Midland, Mich. Coached by “EV” Shelton, former Wyoming mentor PROVO STEELERS In That Thrilling Indoor Melodrama “BASKETBALL (Written by Dr. James Naismith in 1892) TONIGHT—38:15 p. m. Brigham Young ‘U’ Women’s Gym Preliminary Curtain 7 p. m. RESERVED SEATS $1.10 — GENERAL ADM. 60c STUDENTS i505 cc eee ,.40¢ — (Prices Include Tax) See: Milo Komenich and John.Buescher as “Mighty Meilo” and “The Thin Man’ —- Roland Jensen as “Rolling Rollie” and Lee Brooks as “Pony the Jeep” in leading roles of this thrilling two act drama of the maples, ‘Sports, Local News, Classified Ads, Radio Programs, Page 16 Part Two * Britons Visit S.L.on Tour OfiInspection Toueral Aides Renew Pledge Of Allied Unity The general was a bit reticent, but nonetheless exceedingly pleas- ant. In his deep British accent, he smiled and said: “Well, you know how it is. There are simply some things one must not, for obvious reasons, mention.” ~ But the general, slender-built Major General G. Brunskill, from the British war office, London, was clear in his concept of the total war obligations of England. “You know,” he remarked, “when the war ends in Europe, it is not the end of the war for the British. By no means. We'll be there, right to the end. “You mean,” he was asked, it’ll be . the British and Americans marching arm-in-arm into Tokyo?” , a “Why, yes. Only I might say that you (the Yankees) will take the right side of the road, and we'll walk onthe left. Because that’s how it is, you know. But we'll be there, together.” General Brunskill, in Salt Lake City for a visit to Dugway proving "43 Plates End Usefulness On March! Leap Year Gives Motorist Extra ‘Day of Grace’ Utah motorists were re- minded Tuesday by the state tax commission they may use their 1943 license plates for only seven more days. And, because of leap year, this is one more day of grace than they would ordinarily receive. Beginning March 1, the use of the old plates will be illegal, and motorists using them will be subject to ar- rest. i This year there are more facilities than ever before for the. distribution of li- cense plates, and no one should have to wait in a very long line, the tax com- mission said. Plates are ob- tainable at the main office in the capitol, at branch of- fices in the Salt Lake city and county building, and in / Logan, Ogden, Provo, Price and Ce€ar City. County assessors in all counties -without a main or branen office are acting as special agents for the tax commission in distributing plates. grounds, arrived Tuesday night ac- companied by Lieutenant Colonels ©. H. Wansbrough-Jones and H. Paget. He will be the guest of |. Colonel JJ. R. Burns, Dugway Cony mander. His first visit to the western part “of the States,” the general said he was impressed by what he had seen of the area. He arrived by plane and thus witnessed the beauty of the vast western vistas from the skies, he said. As for making any predictions about the war’s end in Europe, General Brunskill said, “I can only repeat what the prime min- ister, our prime minister, said Monday. That the war might not be over this year. And I presume it was the war in Europe.” A member. of the, British army branch equivalent of the U. S. chemical warfare service, General and for canning is being empha- LDS Stresses Need for ‘Victory’ Plots ‘ictory Flots Need for victory gardens to sup- ply fresh végetables for table use sized by the LDS church welfare program this year even more than last year, Marion G. Romney, as- sistant to the council of twelve aposties and assistant managing director of the welfare program, said Tuesday. Mr. Romney said. he had been informed that additional groups re completing arrangements early o plant and cultivate gardens on . cooperative basis this year. - — A booklet. on culture of garden vreprinted: will “be ind distributed py the welfare ‘committee, it is understood. . ee special effort is being made his year,” Mr, Romney said, “to i church members grow all ; the produce which is to be proc- sssed in home canning plants or ‘0 work on farms of others to do heir full part toward producing ill the food to be canned on a co- »perative basis.” Last year a home canning plant |’ vas completed at welfare square, 151 West Seventh South street. Chis was used regularly through- vut the season by groups of church nembers from the Salt Lake area. This and similar home .canning projects throughout the church were responsible for canning more than 1,000,000 cans of vegetables and fruits for home consumption. This was in addition to that canned ‘under the regular welfare pro- gram for consumption by needy.. rsd tartan aN ee wl rn li .| added the scalp of the Ecker team ‘|to their list with victories over \ victory in Utah against the Mich- ‘igan A. A. U. champions. © ‘they meet Wednesday at 8:15 p. YWeullesuay Mpiil. Provo Steelers Will Test Dow Chemical Cagers With a star-studded agerega-4 tion ready, the Provo Steelers will be out to put to an end the winning ways of the Dow Chemi-- cal company team in Utah when m. in the Brigham Young univer- sity women’s gym. The Dow quint has already the Salt Lakers on Saturday in the Deseret gym and Monday at Ogden. With a host of former college performers on their ag-. gregation, the Steelers are hope- ful that they can ring up the first | With more than a half a dozen men on their quint who top better than 6 feet 4 inches, including the mighty Milo Komenich, former Wyoming university star, the Dow team will have a big height ad- vantage, but this is not worrying Coach Don L. Kump, who plans to feed the mighty Dows plenty of speed. The main job facing the Steelers will be to combat the brilliant floor play of Komenich and John | Buescher, all-American from Kan- sas university, and the long dis- tance shooting of Billy Hassett, Bill Wickens and Buescher. The Steelers’ big guards, Stan Nielsen; Ed Ure and Roland Jensen, will have their work cut out for them to stop the Dow offensive but they are confident they can do it. The Steelers also have plenty of scoring potentialities with Rol- lie Jensen, Ralph Crowton, Gene Ludlow, Lee Brooks, Johnny Mazuran, Bob Foutin, Ure and Nielsen to shoot at the Chemical players. A great deal of interest is be- ing manifest in the game through- out the area and ticket sales are reported to be “booming” by the Provo junior chamber of commerce which under the direction of C. E. Peterson, sports chairman, is sponsoring the game. tte ee cre seth gal tm, Fe ee ae Pe 0 ge Ss ot oem Aten, ord “6 pen Kw Ce Clear alto nad wok, S-wos arhil A rum in & apreral 600 4.0 a nt re by ee eee D cdl gpl 76 oe ang the ganae Che yams Dated 1 caeal Amo 1 I at atl Ae Fitigbod A Lvded Ae Hee Kaveac fra Ae , ‘ x x "April 6, 1944. Mre Je Ce Harmon, Principal, Argentine High School, 22nd and Ruby Avenue, Kansas City 3, Fansas. Dear Principal Harmon: I find that my speaking schedule calls for me to address the Parent-Teachers Association at Hutohinson, Kansas, on April 11. I regret that I will be wmable to meet with your basketball boys and their mothers when they meet for their celebration. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Fhysical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. ARGENTINE HIGH SCHOOL 22ND AND RUBY AVENUE KANSAS CITY 3, KANSAS Jd. C. HARMON Jd. C. SHANKLAND PRINCIPAL VICE-PRINCIPAL April 3, 1944 Coach F. 6. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas : Dear Doctor Allen: On Tuesday evening, April 11, the mothers of our basketball boys will serve a dinner for the boys here in the high school cafeteria. Are you attend- ing such dinners this year? If so, are you inter- ested in attending this one? I shall appreciate it if you will let me know by return mail. Yours truly, JCH:mp April 4, 1944. Pyt. like Haikin, ? Former Asst. Sports Fublicity Dept., Texas Ae & Me College, College Station, Texas. ‘ ‘Dear Private Naikin: I am sorry that I have failed to answer your letter written . me in Pebruary. It so happens that I am secretary of the local Selective Service Board, and at the time you wrote I had charge of the County Red Cross War Fumd drive, together with my basket- ball and duties indident to heading up the Department of Physical Edusation aswell as teaching classes - so I was kept more than busy e Every few days I would think that I would have time to sit down and write you a resume cn your suggestions. Now since the basket- ball rules committee has met, I presume there is no added ineentive for you to reseive comments from me on the effeat of these rules on the game. & game played such as you suggest. It is a little too much for me to draw upon my imagination, and be accurate in uy deductions. At any rate, ing them to me, and if you still desire to hear from me I will write you at length. Bt Director of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. February 2, 1944 Coach Forrest C (Phog) Allen Athletic Dept, Kansas University Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: Enclosed in this letter you will find a written story of a new basketball change suggested by Lt George Wells, former head basketball coach at Upper Iowa University and Kirksville Teachers College. Lt Wells is trying to get the reaction of the top basketball coaches in the country on this rule so any comment from you will be greatly appreciated. This new rule of his tends to do away with the zone defense completely and will give basketball backs to the fans where it really belongs. It is very radical, Il assure you, but many of our modern rules of today were thought to be radical when they were first proposed. Personally, I think that it is no more radical than that new suggested baseball rule whereby a runner has the option of running to first or third upon hitting the ball, If it is at ap all possible, Lt Wells Suggests that you try this new rule out with a picked team and see how it works. We have tried it out here and the comments that we received from the players and the spectators indicated that it was very thrilling and exciting to them and definitely added speed and a lot more action than we have in basketball as it exists today. Two teams of equal ability were picked and the final score was 67-59, a very interesting Gane. X£XXE Thanking you in advance for any consideration and comment you may give the enclosed story, I maam remain, Yery Truly Yours, ~ Whe ie Former Ass't Sports Publicity Bépt Texas A&M College @ e0le qe Ltt : ? we at Ange : Revolutionary iaeas in this sports world come a dime a dozen but once in a greai while un iuea comes along that is fondled by exper ts and actually put into effect. ‘ake for example, the forvard pass in football, the lively ball in baseball aid so forth down the line, Right on the heels of the hotly arguments on the disadvantages of the zone defense, comes a new suggested change--one advanced by Lt ceorge Yells, former basketball mentor of Upper lo.a University and Kirksville !-issouri Teachers" College and now athletic director of the 1907 Service Command Unit organization ‘here at Fort Lewis, washington. His new idea will completely rub out the un- popular zone defense of today, and, if ever put into effect would completely revolutionize the game, adding more speed both to the offense and defense and giving the general public an excitement it has seldom experienced. Here's the whole gist to Lt Wells’ idea: (1). Give the offensive side an option to shoot at either goal with a standing rule that/must cross the center line before it can turn back. In other words, as the face. is played today, Team A has the bail on its own Side of the court following a goal by Team B. According to Lt wells' rule, Team A must advance past the middle of. the court before it can, so to speak, try for "its own goal." | ‘The advantages of this suggested new rule are many. For one thing, it would ~ @ef initely throw: out the fans* iJo, 1. nemesis--zone defense, which not only slows the game down to a snail's pace. but also makes it quite uninteresting in the ~ spectators' viewpoint. 4:nother thing, it would regulate play and distribute it more evenly in the court. Today, much of the playing is congested around the two baskets, but given the option to shoot at either goal, the middle of the court vould defini tedy: becom a more distinct area of play than it is today. At present there are two so-called defensive arease-namely, under the two bas~ kets. The nev ruling would provide a third defensive srea--the center of the ‘court. -2e.- Another advantage» and it's cuite 4 big ones. is 1s that this sora would tend to bulance offensive and && defensive: play without plaeine undue , burden on either, and prevent stalling by ‘eet cepensiv or defensive formations as under existing play. ‘the defense routd be attempting to sénge whict is Gols rivals wouhd turn, thus having to guard either eud of the court, while the of- fense, thich would have an option of shooting, at either goal, Would possess much more deonpison and maneuverability. 4ll this Sy noone undoub tedly increase offensive and defensive strategy and add much exes tement to an already spine- tingling sports event. | | 23. add a sixth player to the present total of five. any basketball observers vould ‘céa template that tule No. 1 would tend to tire a guintet inasmuch as the teum would have to cover much more ground than they have today. ‘io offset this, Lt wells suggests an addition of ‘ sixth man, ‘rue, ten men on a court already crowd things pretty badly but be ing arentwe en end of the court to elites would quickly renedy the situa- tion. This rule need not necessarily apkty apply to high school courts, ‘which: ” are much smaller than the college variety and where a team of five would Pit’ quite adequately, oe ; (3). Have a -SO- ~called. neutral zone: in cen ter. of equrt. This rule, in its entirety, is. as ano ther part: or “ule Ho. te. ‘This particular. zane would extend from one end of the 12-foot diameter cirele in the center of the court to the other end. .& team in possession of the Salt, wads. would have to cross the fenvicrest Tine of this zone before it can reverse and “try for its own nd,? Naturally, many que tions remain. unanswered Sern the three new rules, what happens vhen the ball is out of: bounds? what auae free savour Like —. other problem these will be solved ag the game goes One. Host of ‘the ‘present-day rules vould still be intact were the three Veted’ changes ever . inserted ito the -j-. rules. she regular 10-second: rule, .the present-dcy foul rule Ss and penalties would not be in the leust way affected by. these suggesied changes. | befinitel; still in the experimentul stage, it »ellis* new sucyestprules have been tried out by teams here and brought forth great praise from the _ Players as well as the on-looking spectators. a game saiiad Paik and furious and had the fans on edge throughout the auth stion, A tena ohes star for the :lissouri State Teachers back in the early 20's, ‘.ells has been toying with his new suggested plan for many years and on each occasion that he ex- perimented «ith it.on a group of youngsters, .it has & proven to be a great. success... AS one customer put it, following a recent exhibition, “Boy, what won't they think of next? I think it's thrilling and doubly mxkximg exciting." | What do you think? Pyt ilike Haikin Former Ass't, Sports Publicity Dept | Texas él College. April 4, 1944. Mrre Ue Vie Hughes, Director of Physical Education, Colorado State College, Fort Collins, Colorado. Year Harry: I 6m sorry that I have failed to answer your good letter sooner. I would never recommend that a combination basketball pavilion and an auditorium be constructed in one building. I think that the stage would be highly unsuitable. The thing that makes basket~ ball intimate is to have the crowd around the court. If you ean f nave a cout in the center and the crowd around it, that is where you get the greatest appreciation and the most enthusiasm. I do not know of any institutions other than high schools where the cowt is on the stage. Vith all good wishes, I am ai Sincerely yours, . Director of Physical Fducation, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Marech 22 ; 1944 be: F. GB. Bien Director, Athletics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: We are working on plans for a rather large auditorium. Some of our faculty are interested in making the build- ing suitable so that our basketball games might be pleyed on the stage. We also have some objections. Will you give me your frank opinion for or against the use of the stage in an auditorium for basketball con- tests. Do you know of other institutions where such a plan is in use, and is the plan satisfactory? Thenking you for an early reply and with very best wishes, I an, Sincerely yours, Dir, Phys Ed HWH/kw In reply, address not the signer of this letter, but Director Naval Officer Procurement NAVY DEPARTMENT Refer to No. ennice er NAVAL OFFICER PROCUREMENT, BOSTON NORTH STATION OFFICE BUILDING 150 CAUSEWAY STREET, BOSTON 14, MASS. (28 March 1944 Mr. Forrest Ce Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sirs: Reference: - JAMES JAY HILL Applicant for commission, U,S,N Re «* In placing this important matter before you, it is Sincerely regretted that a personal letter cannot be’ sent, but to do so would make it necessary to divert energy now focused on other wartime duties, The conscientious thought given your reply to this request may affect the welfare and safety of many men, as the man. — ebout whom we sre writing may eventually be in a position of command, Jhereforc, the requested information is of more than usual significance, Please tell. us in detail what you can about this applicants .For your convenience we have enclosed a form which covers the essential items upon which information is desired,. It would contribute to our appraisal of the applicant if you would place your answers after the questions on the enclosed shect,s * We wish to caution you to keep this request in strictest confidence and assure you that your reply will be treated as confidential information, Your statements will heve an important bearing on the final decision, .A return envelope is enclosed, Please accept our thanks for your assistancés Very truly yours, \ , B. B.WILLIAMS, Lt. (jg) »USNR Investigating Section ir. and Mrs. Carl Hird, R.F.D. 1, } Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hird: I am enclosing a thank you letter from Mra. Allen for the wohderful turkin. Never have I enjoyed a fowl ao much. | even Sil: < ais ak Mena eles yesterday after lunch irs. Allen said, “You have saved my life. have to go shopping, and this is a bad day out, so the Jirds did a wonderful chore for us today. indeed It was very thoughtful for you to do this. ithatever I did for Carl and Wayne I did because I thought they deserved it. By thoughtfulness you show your deep appreciation. And I thank you again for this lovely gift. Very sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Edication, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. ees March 23, 1944. Mr. James J. Hill, 105 Middle Street, Braintree 84, Mass. Tt is a pleasure indeed to testify as to your moral character, mental fiber and professional standing. I got your | airy mail special last night and today I am rushing the same out so that I am in hopes you will get the very best of consideration. Good lusk to you, old fellow. I certainly hope you makes the grade. . . I just wrote a letter for Eddie Parker last week and I trust that it rang the bell. Se a his way toward a splendid commission. I an following your directions as to mailing the ° recommendation to you home. With every good wish to you and yours, I am Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA: AH 7 Varsity Basketball Coach. To hom It May Concern: ia sie ilies teil es nani toa So Osea character, wontal fiber end professional ability of James J. Hill, of the Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Massachusetts. I have known James Hill for over twenty years. He ee ee ee er Kissourl Valley chunpions. ‘Hill is slean, courageous and capable. He is a ee ee oe ee intellizenes. is dependable, resourceful and knows what Sas weed Seatac wus Se Ore aoe ee He has the ability te lead and inspire men, having a splendid personality. oe ee % of it. ae Emi happy ( rocomand Nin to you without reservation or evasion whatsocver. Vary sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, - POAsAR 7 Varsity Hasketball Coach. JORDAN MARSH COMPANY BOSTON EXECUTIVE -OFPFICES March Twenty-First 19 44 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doc: I am in the process of applying for a commission in the Naval Reserve and would greatly appreciate your writing a letter of recommendation for me covering your knowledge and opinion of my moral character, mental calibre and professional ability. This letter is to be written in duplicate. While making out my application, the chap sitting next to me said “hello” and much to my surprise it was Eddie Parker of Topeka, He seemed well on his way toward a splendid commission. If you would forward this letter to me at my home address #105 Middle Street, Braintree, at your earliest convenience, I would certainly appreciate ite With best regards, I am Sincerely yours, jjh/o March 21, 1944. ist Lt. Stanley i. Hall, ‘Director of Physical Training, Lincoln «rmy Air Pield, Lincoln 1, Nebraska. Dear Lieutenant Hall; I am apologizing to you, sir, for my failure to answer your commmication of January 22. The letter was addressed to “Phog Allen, University of Kansas, Manhatten, Kansas". — This accounts for sowe of the delay in having the letter arrive at the proper destination, but we had already had our allotted number of games scheduled and it was impossible . to achedule any additional games. It was not for that reason that I did not reply, but rather because of the fact that I am secretary of the Douglas Gounty Selective Service Board, and chairman of the Red Cross War Pund drive for our county. ‘This together with my work in physical education and basketball prohibited me ‘from answer- ing all commmications that came to my desk. I trust you will ascept this explanation for my failure to reply sooner. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical M@iucation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. HEADQUARTERS LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELD, LINCOLN |, NEBRASKA. 22 January 1944 SUBJECT: Scheduling of Basketball Game. TO: Phog Allen, University of Kansas, Manhatten, Kansas. The Lincoln Army Air Field Raiders would like to play a game with your team. We have played teams of a very high caliber and our present five is yet to be beaten. Included in our list of victories is a game with Doane College, a V-12 aggregation and classed as the best college team in Nebraske. The Lincoln Army Air Field is in the Technical Training Command and as a result must play all games at the Field Sports Arena or the University of Nebraska Coliseum. We feel that if a gem could be arranged during your stay in Lincoln it would tend to be a great morale factor and as a result a contribution to the war effort. Immediate reply will be appreciated. VibaSan 2. STANLEY'H. HALL lst 1t, Air Corps Director of Physical Tng. HEADQUARTERS LINCOLN ARMY AIR FIELD, LINCOLN |, NEBRASKA. 22 January 1944 SUBJECT: Scheduling of Basketball Game. TO: Phog Allen, University of Kansas, Manhatten, Kansas. The Lincoln Army Air Field Raiders would like to play a game with We have played teams of a very high caliber and our present five is yet to be beaten. Included in our list of victories is a game with Doane College, a V-12 aggregation and classed as the best college team in Nebraska. The Lincoln Army Air Field is in the Technical Training Command and as a result must play all games at the Field Sports Arena or the University of Nebraska Coliseum. We feel that if a game could be arranged during your stay in Lincoln it would tend to be a great morale factor and as a result a contribution to the war effort. Imnaediate reply will be appreciated. ist 1t, Air Corps Director of Physical Tng. 44 CO OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR March 22 ; 1 be: FF. ©. £2108 Director, Athletics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: We are working on plans for a rather large auditorium. Some of our faculty are interested in making the build- ing suitable so that our basketball games might be pleyed on the stage. We also have some objections. Will you give me your frank opinion for or against the use of the stage in an auditorium for basketball con- tests. Do you know of other institutions where such a plan is in use, and is the plan satisfactory? Thanking you for an early reply and with very best wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, Dir, Phys Ed HWH/kw