UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

COLUMBIA

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS February 27, 1949.

Dre Fy GC. Allen,
Coach of Basketball,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kan.

Dear Dr. Allen:

Our home games have started at 8:00 P.M.,;
and we will announce in all releases that Thursday night's
geme will begin at the usual time. Our attempt, of course,
will aim at having all spectators in their seats at that
time.

i However, with a sell-out expected and an
unusual amount of confusion reigning Mr. Spurling has asked
that the opening of the game be postponed ten minutes so
that the ticket takers and gate keepers can be allowed
suffieient time to have the crowd settled.

We don't wish this postponement to become
known,- only the two coaches and our executive secretary
being the only ones who are.informed,~ as there may be some
reserved seat holders who would be certain to take advantage
of it. In planning your pre-game details, then, both of
us can arrange to have our teams ready to go at 8:10 P.M.

Your team has reached the heighths I pre-
dicted before the openéng of the season, and the boys must
have looked very impressive in the second half of your
Oklahoma game. We are making desperate efforts to have
all preparations completed so that things will be as smooth
as possible, and we hope that the team playing the better
game will be the winner.

Yours truly,

    
   

George R. #dwards.