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