Ur. Bruce Drake,
| Coach,
University of Oklahoma,
s Olclahoms..

Bruce: |
, like to bring this up but I want to put all my cards
able. The Chancellor was insistent lest year that we not _
} any more games with Oklahoma Aggies on account of the last
bitions here in Lewrence. That is why it would be impossible
play in the Oklahoma City tournement, if we were\ inclined
to travel that far during war time. — mer

Besides, the auditorium is not open on Decenber 10 é i ae
closed with other people. They have the llth only open, and

Again, I want to be very frank with you. I saw in the paper where
Gerald Tucker was temporarily located at ee is going to
be moved to Norman. I hear rumors on very good au ity that doubt-
less the Army will permit their men to play. I would not acouse any-
body of playing politics in athletics, but that has beex done in some
cases. I am just asking you directly if you are planning to use him
this year. ‘ P

Yes, I still talk for the ozar in intercollegiate athletics. :
There has got to be a force and a power stronger than any preselyting
agency. It is the only way some people know how to conform.

I, too, feel sorry for Lew at Nebraska. Re : 7 iss of mterial
or no material, a losing team always draws criticis:,
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‘Sincerely yours,

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