DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY UTILITIES

Che University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma
Nov. 19, 1940

WALTER W. KRAFT, SUPT.

Dr. W.W. Davis
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr.Davis:.

I am enclosing herewith a newspaper clipping regarding a statement
which was reported to have been made by Dr. Forrest C. Allen, basketball
coach at the University of Kansas, concerning the transfer of Gerald
Tucker from Kansas State College to the University of Uklahoma,

. We here at the University of Uklahoma assume that Dr. Allen would
not have made this statement unless he had some reason for making it.
it seems to me that it would have been better to have brought this
matter directly to our attention if Dr. Allen thought that there was
anything irregular in the transfer of this young man. in justice to
the University of Uklahoma, we feel that Dr. Allen should now give us
the information which he insinuates that he has. We would, therefore,
appreciate your obtaining from Dr. Allen, any information that would
tend to show that Mr. Tucker transferred to the University of Uklahoma
because of pressure or interference on the part of some utility maneger.

I discussed this matter with Mr. Bruce Drake our basketball coach
and he advised me that he has not directly, or indirectly, tried to in-
fluence Mr. Tucker to transfer. I have also discussed this matter with
Gerald Tucker and he advised me that he made his decision to transfer
to the University of Uklahoma of his own accord. He felt that he would
be happier here and that he could get the school work which he desired
more satisfactorily here than at Kansas State, and that since his family

- was anxious to have him come to the University of Uklahoma, he decided
to make the change. He communicated with the Registrar and Dean Gittinger
through his brother and found that he could transfer without loss of
school work.

President Bizzell has been greatly concerned about the statement made
to the press and has asked that I communicate with you in the hope of
securing further information on this situation. 1 would therefore greatly
appreciate receiving information in the possession of Dr. Allen in support
of his statement to the press.

Sincerely yours,

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