September 21, 1944. ist Lt. Arvid D. Jacobson, Headquarters, Services of Supply, — Offise of the Chief Signal Officer, Washington, D. C Dear Lieutenant Arvid: Thenks for sending the write-up concerning Kickapoo by Considine. Practically this same thing appeared in the Kansas City Star and a number of metropolitan papers. Modesty is not the young nan's first name, or even his middle name. He carries on a bit of publicity that gets him a by-line in most of the papers. You will not misum@ersetand me. This boy has a perfect vighh te to Win, Wad 19 16.8 Ses af 8 stebiel wearin Mak be carries out. I started him on his way and have knowm him from his freshman days. He has a wonderful personality and I think he is doing a splendid work in the Navy. Far be it from me to criticise any of his work in the services, but the one angle I am passing on to you as my ow. Lavene did the inking for this job that we are sending you. Thought you might be interested in seeing it. If you want us to put you on the permanent miling list, let me know, Keep yp the good work, my boy. You are doing a swell job. And thanks for your kiminess in thinking of me and sending me the clipping on Kickapoo. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. WAR DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, SERVICES OF SUPPLY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER ; WASHINGTON, D. C. f y Ve Z f c ms : : fe I wel The morning Pop’ mr My Of | , the tucbocek att ee a Pikes f a Washi a 12 Monday, September 11, 1944 . ix On the Line sane With CONSIDINE New York, Sept. 10—Lieut. Comdr. Roland Logan, who was trainer of the Boston Red S@x, and the West Point, Pittsburgh and George Washington University grid teams, as well as personal trainer for Glenn Cunningham, is back in the United States. After : ‘ 13 months of duty in the South Pacific. i Logan, a good-looking, muscular little guy whose nick-name is ‘“Kick-Apoo,’ succeeded Lieut. Comdr. Jim Crowley as chief of the larg- est recreation center in the South Pacifie. It was located in the New Hebrides—affection- ately known to our fighting men out there as the He-Brides—and. took care of, 5000 men a day. » It was a remarkable investment in the morale of fighting men. It cost the Government about $250,000, one of the largest suns ever expended ee for anything as ephemeral as the state of a boy’s , CONSIDINE mind and muscles. It paid rich dividends. ® Mrs. Roosevelt, when she visited the establishment, called it “the Coney Island of the South Pacific,” but that wasn’t quite apt. Admiral Nimitz hit it a little closer when he said, “This place is worth five battleships.” moe ; Pe aes HEN - OS _ Battle-scarred. warships, filled with war-weary and restless men, have been ordered to put in at the place—to give the boys a breather, Jet them play at some games, drink some beer, eat ice cream, or just lie on the lawns and look up at the sky. Among the sports celebrities who brought, men to the center were Comdr, Tom Hamilton, Comdr. Gene Tunney, Comdr. Sam Barry, ‘Chief Fred Apostoli, Lieut. Wellington Mara (part owner of the New York football Giants), Lieut. Jim Poole, Lieut. George Sauer, Lieut. Babe Le Vois, Lieut. George Swenson, Lieut, Hal Schumacher, Chief Bob Feller, Maj. Sam Francis and hosts of others. Men like that know the value of sports. More jangled nerves were straightened out at the center, more cases of “battle anxiety’ were cured and more homesickness evaporated there (and still does) than any spot in the ocean they call Pacific. It saw sights, including a football game that started. at 5:30 a. m., to beat the heat, and the bug-eyed reunions among buddies who be- lieved each other dead. “We couldn’t have done it without the Seabees, Gob bless them,” Logan tells me. “They built just about everything, though some of the fields were laid out by hatd working boys in other branches. But the Seabees are tops, in my book. One day -about seven months ago two admirals came by and said they wished we had a golf course. That’s all. Three weeks later the Seabees finished a swell 9-holer.” . The most popular game on the island is softball, followed by basketball, then boxing, hardball, football and tennis. ows Logan will be sent next to Sampson (N. Y.) Naval Training Center for a four-week course in physical training rehabilitation, and then report to a large West Coast hospital as rehabilitation director. To my mind that’s making wonderful use of a man’s talents, Inasmuch as Winchell continues to ignore it, we think we should let you know that Whirlaway is expecting 29 sons and daughters be- tween next February and May. ; Great Lakes Training Center is going to have another crack foot- ball team. The club this year will be coached by Lieut. (j.g.) Paul E. Pirie the former high school coach who was a sensation at Ohio - ate. The team is using the T-Formation right at the moment, because it was the system in vogue when Brown took over as head coach from Lieut. Comdr. Paul (Tony) Hinkle. However, Brown is going to put in ~ - Ohio State offense—single wing with a shift either to the right or left, The club will bristle with college stars from all over the country including several Notre Dame boys whose otherwise perfect record was spoiled last year by Great Lakes. tigion Host Sports | SU SQQUREZOGas = AUHHY Ses Ie te | ue ? August 5, 1944. Capt. Harold E. Johnson, AGD, 3534 Pairmount St., Dallas 4, Texas. Dear Harold: When Pred Ellsworth and I sat last week at Rotary he asked me if I remembered you. I said that I certainly did because I had very many pleasant contacts with you. He discussed a part of your letter in which you spoke about the intramural program and sent me a digest of the part of your letter in which you referred to a chapter that he could not figure out. You said: “Contrary to the evidenced opinion of some responsible athletic authorities an adequately sponsored intramural sports program would bring about a greater support for the varsity athletic activities. I believe fellows like my old friends Hngleman, Cadwalader, Weinecke, Pralle, will agree. Didn't most of them participate in the intramural sports in which they did not letter with the varsity?" I find myself a little hazy in trying to figure it out myself. I have never imown of any athletic authority of responsible standing whe would not definitely recommend and sponsor intramural sports. It is a great builder for competitive sports. Any boy who likes te play one game well would naturally get into other intramural sports. Where boys belong te fraternities and other organizations, it is the most natural thing in the world for a star in basketball, like Imgleman, to get into softball, horseshoes, or what not. It is a great social mixer as well as providing a friendly contact that makes men widerstand and like each other better. | I think every one of the men that you mentioned, perhaps, parti- cipated in one intramural sport, but I know of none of them that participated in any sport that they did not letter with the varsity. The point that I mean is - Engleman in basketball and temis, Cadwalader in football and baseball, Weinecke in football, and Pralle in basketball. These fellows were all top-notchers in competitive sports. I am wondering if you will not give me some of the athletic authorities that you have in mind who have criticized Sete athletics. For your information I think that perhaps you de not know of my interest in intramurals. I not only started them here at the University of Kansas, but sponsored them by putting a thousand dollars each year of athletic money derived from sports inte intramurals. ‘#ith lumber from the Athletic Association we built the eight large outdoor handball courts, we ee the tennis courts, the maintenance of the golf courses, and all. This was all from athletic money and not from physical education. After the first World War I engaged G. B. Patrick, who Te eae rpece arene ae pies was @ gym man, to handle intramurals. And then the second man was John Sabo, whose salary was paid entirely by the athletic department. When Dr. Elbel came from Ottawa University we turned over intramurals to him. But the guiding hand and financial support came from the Director of Athe letios and Physioal Education. I think it is well for some of the boys who cam to the Univer- sity much later than after the inauguration of intramural athletics, to know the history, background and support for this very much worthwhile There is no question but what after the war we will see acres of playfields devoted entirely to intramural athletics. It will be a greatly enlarged program. One other item of interest. The intramural field south of the hill was bought by me with athletic money entirely. We paid twelve thousand dollars for the ten acres and have always used it for intramural sports. Later I promoted the grading and seeding of it and now we have the whole area jieveled for intramurals. I only go into this long detail so that you may know more of the history of the great struggle that we had in previding faci- lities for men like Dr. “Ibel to oarry on his unexcelled intramural progran. You did a great jeb in your four years of carrying the heavy detail — load and arranging schedules and carrying out under Dr. Elbel's direction this very important work. Doubtless you hear from Dr. Elbel. He is doing a great job at Randolph Field in the School of Aviation Medicine at San Antonio, Texas. He previously had been to Columbia University, New York, where he took special training which will aid him in rehabilitation and physical education work for our wounded and disabled veterans. I am sending you our Jayhawk Rebounds, the tenth one in number, that we have been writing to our many beys all over the world and over the seven seas. With all good wishes, I an Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Bducation, a5. Varsity Basketball Coach. weet | rca a kab cli Ve ita oe al Phog: This is the note referred to in our conversation at Rotary last ew. COPY Kore E, In letter 1 July you asked which Harold Johnson--Home address was Osage City, Kansas; worked for Dr. Ed Elbel for yrs. while attending college, BS Bus. Ad. 19)0. By the way I believe Ed Elbel's intramural athletic program was very worthwhile and proved valuable to all men in their boot or basic training. This program to provide athletic training for those not qualified for or interested in varsity athletics I believe should be given increased emphasis after the war. I am sure that thousands of former participants will agree. Contrary to the evidenced opinion of some responsible athletic Qpschortie an adequately sponsored intramural sports program would bring about a greater support for the varsity athletic activities. I believe fellows like my old — friends Engleman, Cadwalader, Weinjecke, Pralle, will agree?! Didn't most of them participate in the intramural sports in which they did not letter with the varsity. I guess you can tell I think a lot of Ed Elbel and the good work he did. Thanks for reading thise HEJ ran October 20, 1943. lr. Frank G. Jewett, 175 &. 19th St., Salem, Oregon. Dear Mr. Jewett; | The football equipment which you sent me has been on display in the window of Carl’s clothing store, one of the leading clothiers and one of the eenters of student patronage and support. This firm is composed of Owen and Clif Carl, ‘two brothers who have been in the clothing business heer some thirty years. Their store is the eenter for football game reports each week-end. They list all the soores on the front of the window and naturally the boys whe fry for parlays on the gridiron. “ sport always fill their plate of business for bull fests, The firm has-great iaterest in the University and activities. They gave the football uniform, shoes and medal a fine display in their show window. I am returning the same to you because you did not wake it clear in your letter what you wished to have done with then. Thanking you for your kindness in remembering us, and wishing you many happy returns, I an Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, ‘PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. dune 28, 1943. Wr. Frank G. Jewett, 175 Se. 19th Ste, Salem, Oregon. Dear Mr. Jewett: ft beg your pardon for the delay in replying to your posteard of the 10th instant. I wrote you on April 8th acknowledging reeeipt of the football pants, jacket and shoes, and we had them on display in the window of the Lawrence Journal-World office, for quite some | We would be delighted to have the medal to send it, but it would be put in the Union Building for display purposes. If you would care to send the names those who received these medals it would add to the interest. Our purpose is to keep the archives of the athletic traditions | 3 em sorry that you did not receive my previous letter, and do not see how it failed to mach you. I am enclosing a With all good wishes, I em Sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Enc. S April 8, 1943. Mr. Prank CG. Jewett, 176 S. 19th St., Balem, Oregon. This will acknowledge your favor of fpril ist regarding football pants, jacket and shoes that you wore in 1891 and 1892. , -» If you would care to send them to me we would be very glad to put them in our dieplay archives for younger footballers to admire and wonder at. Athletic paraphernalia has changed quite a bit from the '90's to the present time. ‘Those old white jackets are still a curiosity to te youncer gereration. With all good wishes to you; T am Sineerely yours, Director of Physical Eduaation, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. pe pore seb cclvig Bok Mey 14, 1945. Mr. Frank G. Jewett, 175 S. 19th St., Salem, Oregon. Dear Mr. Jewett: Thank you for your very good letter which just came in this morning. We will be delighted to receive the football pants, ee a oe ee ee As soon as they arrive I plan to display them in our downtown. newspaper office, the Journal~liorld. I eam sure that they will coisa sana eae tex “io fees tans dhe me es Se ee in the good old days. After they have been on display in the Journal-World office we will display them here at the Union Building. In fact, if they arrive in time we will have them on display for commencement here at the University. With your permission I will also turn your letter over to the sports editor for pentianttte which will make a good yearn. ‘ If you would like to send me that little gold medal cir ie nea Nala 6e ene sel Sons Sas pee See the display. Se ee ee eS has been on display I will do so. I have never seen one and I do not. Se Se ee passed on. i § v 8 oe co ain on i sai ewes ) opportunity to get the reactions from the . old timers regarding the display of the same. I will also send you some clippings from the papers with their comment. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, — Direotor of Physical Education, ” FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. stoves June 4, 1945. Mrs Frank G. Jewett, North First St., Salem, Oregon. Dear Mr. Jewett: ZI should have sent you the clipping from the Lawrence Journal World regarding your uniform of 1691. It has been placed in the front window and has elicited much interesting comment. I am sending you the clipping for your record. Would you like to send the gold medal for observation? We can place it in the trophy room in the Union Building for a while with the proper Saeeeed oh 58, ane 1f you wat 3%. rehened: to you we will be glad te do it. With all good wishes, I an Sincerely yours, Direator of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varaity Basketball Coach. Enc. July 27, 1943. seks Waite Uc canals 175 Se 19th Ste, Salem, Oregon. ith kindest regards, I an Sincerely yours, ‘Direstor of Physical Bducation, Varsity Basketball Coach. _ Captain Harold &. Johnson, AGD Hqs-e 8th Service Command, ASTD Dallas 2, Texas AVE ARMY SERVICE FORCES HEADQUARTERS, EIGHTH SERVICE COMMAND DALLAS 2, TEXAS 10 August 1944 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dre Allen: Was I happy when I spotted that envelope from the Depart- ment of Physical Education. It really looked like old times. Let me state that no invidious implications were intended toward any individuals in my recent note to Fred Ellsworth; it was just to identify myself with a strong interest in intramural sports to the secretary of the alumni association. Thanks for the resume of background of intramural athletics. The many students at Mt. Oread who participated were aware of and most appreciative of the efforts of Dr. Allen and Dr. Elbel- Speaking of Dr. Elbel, I have not seen or heard from him for three years; however, Fred Ellsworth gave me his address and I plan to write him. The most indelible recollection I have of Dr. Elbel concerns one night rather late when we were working on some of the preliminary arrangements for the Kanses Relays. He asked if I understood a procedure he was explaining. I nodded in the affirmative. He sourly remarked, “If you understand some- thing, you might at least register a half-way intelligent impres- sion." Last spring in Oklahoma City I talked to Ferd Pralle a few minutes and he mentioned the Jayhawk Rebounds which he received and enjoyed. You were kind enough to send me a copy and it was 11 Pralle said it was- Surely good to read of the fellows. Would you please send me the address of Clint Kanaga? We used to arrange visits in Washington when he was in Quantico, but that was two years ago. If it is not imposing too much, I would also ap- preciate Nelson Sullivan's address. Didn't he have a wholesome and contagious smile? Talked to Coach Henry Iba a few minutes several months ago and to contribute a little to the conversation, I mentioned the trouble he had with "Phog™ Allen's teams. He stated that "we did have great times." Off the record, in the games in which A. & M. came up with the short end, I think that Coach Iba didn't have a great deal of fune I bet that everyone who has seen an Oklahoma A. & M- - KU basketball game will remember it. Bull sessions with the boys from the different sections of the country always lead to college athletics and it isn't too difficult to obtain an admission that the Jayhawker basketball teams are about the best in the country. There is one exception, however; some of the eastern boys think that basketball is unheard of outside the boundaries of Manhattan Island. This loyal metropolitan opinion, or perhaps it is just sort of enthocentric stubborness, prevails even after a mention of the names of Dr. Naismith and Dr. Allen. They don't seem to evaluate or compare any sectional matter as fairly as midwesterners. Four years have elapsed since I worked for you but I hope it isn't too late for me to thank you in writing for that opportunity. Without the job, not only would it have been impossible for me to attend the University of Kansas, but the job itself was like you say, a "great social mixer." My classes were arranged for the forenoons every semester for four years in order that I could spend all after- noon at Robinson Gymnasium. That place grew on me - I am sure that had I been financially independent I would still have wanted to have helped. The experience, adjustment, development and associations I derived from the work in your department I believe outweigh the ad- vantages of the strictly academic training I received at college. My present assignment with the Army Specialized Training Division is most interesting. Any work that has contact with college officials seems to be stimulating. Most sincerely Es Harold £ fRmgeo Hqs- 8th Service Command, ASTD Dallas 2, Texas P. S. If the initials "AH" are Mrs. Hulteen, please give her ny regards. Also remember me to Mrs. Webster if she is still in the office edjacent to you. HEJ July 27, 1944. Major lie P. Jones, 397th Replacement Co., APO 776, c/o Peleg New York, N.Y. Dear Doctor Penny: : As usual I am a little late in getting all my desk work done. I think it is a swell idea that these Rotarians have of writing their members who are doing so much for us overseas and other places in the armed forces. For weeks I have been expecting to write you, but maybe my golf game with your good dad, Irving Hill and Ogden Jones should not be used as an alibi. I have had time to do it, but like the guy that would rather play than write a letter I have done that. Each Monday, Wednesday and Priday afternoon about 4:30 Ogden Jones and I engage Hiram T. and Irving H. in the pasture pool pursuit. Tt is a lot of fun to have your dad in Rotary and have a chance to visit with hin. + sans uations: yok Sew Meee Medial a Sitar eek ¥en monthly to the boys in the service. I do not know why I have neglected to mail this to you earlier because it has been on the mailing list of @ great many of our good friends. But the fact that I am writing you now emphasizes the error of omission that I comitted. I trust there is something in these pages that will give you some news that you would not get otherwise. The wolf pack that you associated with has been thinned consider- ably, but they all talk of you regularly and they make up in enthusiastic anticipatory longings for the old group what they lack now in numbers. that I am saying is that we will be glad when you get back and roam the old haunts of yesteryear. With every good wish to you and yours, I am Rotarily yours, : : Director of Physical Education, PCAs AH Varsity Basketball Coach. July 12, 1944. . Mr. Ogden Jones, University of Kansas. Dear Ogden: I am sending you the letter to present to the Country Club directors at their next meeting. I am happy that there was no charge for this because that puts me in a better light of asking the brothers to clean their feet. Cordially, Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. : pe becdat oud j 4 sexs oe i ule a i Hi i a i a Ny i val ny ia oy ee ne gp i Ha HF ae Hi i : td ae ie ay i as § H 1y tk all yy fee HB i ee 4 ie ae i Tay ily ‘a oe 4 KANSAS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH DIVISION OF SANITATION Marvin Hall, University of Kansas _ LAWRENCE, KANSAS July 14, 1944 File: Dr. Forrest ©, Allen Direetor of Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach 107 Robinson Gymnasium University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: in which you returf,the four dollar ($4.00) cheek, issued in payment for the foot powder. I will be glad and happy to present this letter at the next board meeting. I thank yy very much for your letter of July 12th, A I am sure thet the Board of Directors and the entire Club will appreciate your generosity in making it possible for the Country Club to obtain this twenty-five pound package free. We also appreciate the courtesy as expressed to you by the Cramer Chemical Company. Sincerely yours, OIL FIELD SEC TION Coe — Ogden $, Jones Geologist