D. KEEDY CAMPBELL, GeneRAL MANAGER : R. C. CAMPBELL, PersonneL DIRECTOR _ FRANK E. DUBACH, Generat AupiTor LES R. FREEBURG, Asst GENL MANAGER LOREN V. BROWN, Gent SALES MANAGER KEITH W. DANCY, Gent CrepiT MANAGER ARNO F. HEINRICH, Factory MANAGER ; KARL H. ROYER Gent Mpse MANAGER MARION H. MILLER, Pusticity Director 14SO9-/1-13 BALTIMORE AVE., Aaysxs; Crapz He, April 21, 1943 University of Kansas, Business Office, Lawrence, Kansas Gentlemen: Twelve L114 tennis nets were shipped to you yesterday by Graham Truck. These are the nets ordered on your Purchase Order Noe 3360, along with eighteen Noe B220 basketballs. The shipping date of the basket- balls is rather indefinite as we are completely out of them here at Kansas City. Additional stock was ordered from our factory on April 9th, but may not be received for some weeks, As soon as we have more information when shipment will be made on the basketballs so that we may bill for the completed order we will let you know. Yours for victory, Chas. A. Burke, Jre CABshb Manager, City Department KANSAS CRE Y OW ONNE APO LDS 5 CIN CGC ENN ATU Pat TS BU, AIGone «WA S)HolN Go TlOINS + CL 8 VEL GAN Do DBs MO: J NE SCG. NIC AG. O Mie DAch Laas St 120 01S. S° Th. Po ACU ED ET ROT 35D EON Vow R96, (S2¥ RAC US Ro «ie NGA SHV eC Bon Ree On tat Bae B.075: TON: «PW ACD E-L° Poe TAs WOR ClE-S TER ; April 16, 1943. Mr. Les Precburg, Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co., 1509 Raltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Les: Thank you very much for your letter of the 14th instant concerning the leather top basketball shoes. The individual who inquired about the shoes does not desire to use his Stamp No. 17 at this time, so we'll just forget it. However, I do greatly eppreciate your prompt attention to our Very cordially yours . Direotor of Physical Education, FCA:AH _ Varsity Basketball Coach. KANSAS CITY ST Sows « Compe DIVISION OF WILSON SPORTING GOODS COMPANY PAUL M UN NE A: POs . CINCINNATI . CL. EV ELA ND e DES MOINES . CHICAGO ° DALLAS e STs DETROIT WHOLESALE + MANUFACT ING: « --RETAIE 1509-11-13 BALTIMORE AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. April 14,1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doctor: The shoes can be supplied in either 85 or 9, but the only thing we have are with leather uppers, and the OPA says we have to have Stamp No. 17 before we can make delivery. I am assuming that this is an individual purchase. © : The shoe is our No. B55, which will cost you $4.50. Yours for om ; L. R. Freeburg LOWE & CAMPBELL LRF/; rw LOUIS DENVER ° NASHVILLE . Pl Tt S220 Rie es . WASHINGTON . SYRACUSE ° CHARLOTTE Vol. XIX, No. 4 PUBLISHED BY Jowr & CouppeL, (For the Cechange of Ideas. llmong Schoola. Circulation 50,000 The Outlook for Athletic Equipment for 1943 CHOOL officials need not curtail their athletic programs because of shortages in playing equipment. It is true that certain articles will not be as plentiful as in the past—and that other items will not be available at all. Generally speaking, goods are already in stock to supply the demand for months to come. School men will realize that to a large extent the build- ing of equipment to special specifications is out for the duration —they will have to take items which are available from present stocks. To give you a better picture of the situation, we will briefly outline the stock and manufacturing conditions applicable to each sport. We want you to know the facts. You will not then be misled by rumors. FOOTBALL: Helmets, Shoulder pads, Hip and Kidney pads, Pants and Jerseys are available from stock. Some specials can be made in Jerseys but stay away from the fancy striping. Stocks of shoes are ample. There will be some shortages of Footballs on account of the heavy purchases by the Army and Navy. Order in ADVANCE. BASKET BALL: Shoes will present a problem but manufac- ture may be permitted in limited quantities using reclaimed rubber soles. Take good care of the shoes you now have! Last- Bilt Balls will not be obtainable. were last year but will not be banned. There are fair stocks of rackets in medium and high grades. Shoes of the rubber- soled variety are practically non-existent. Developments are going along on substitute materials and further information will be forthcoming later. BADMINTON: Rackets, Nets and Shuttlecocks are avail- able for all at present. The game is becoming increasingly popular. GOLF: Rebuilt Balls will be available in limited quantities. Many firms will require used balls to be turned in for reprocess- ing at the time of sale of those already rebuilt. Clubs and Bags can no longer be manufactured but stocks will hold out until the playing season is under way. Replacements should not be delayed. Present stocks CANNOT BE REPLACED. TRACK: There are no Vaulting Poles available. These bamboo poles were formerly imported from Japan. Aluminum poles could fill the gap nicely but none can be produced as aluminum is a critical material. No Stop Watches are to be had. These were formerly imported from Switzerland. Javelins, Discus, and Shot are available now but stocks are not heavy. There are fair stocks of Shoes on dealers’ shelves. TROPHIES AND MEDALS: Trophies are not being made but we have a fair carry-over stock. Customers who are not too “choicy” The Laceless balls are filling the gap nicely but too many will not be available for the schools and col- leges. Order early—a delay means a risk. Uniforms and Warm-Ups will be available in many materials but not in all. BASEBALL: There will be some shortages in Balls and Bats on ac- count of the tremendous demand by the armed forces. Order early! Uni- forms, Shoes, Sliding Pads, Gloves and Mitts will be obtainable in reasonable quantities. SOFT BALL: The same situation exists here as in Baseball. Balls and Bats will be the big problem. Only leather shoes are obtainable. TENNIS: Balls will be available in LIMITED quantities as they let us know. SS I OT I OT ae mw wrest NO NEW SPRING CATALOG Because there have been few changes in our line of merchandise or prices since last spring we are not issuing a new general catalog this spring. However, our regular fall catalog No. 164, which lists both fall and spring equip- ment in detail, except baseball, is still in effect. If yours has been misplaced, please A supplemental catalog, No. 1648S, just off the press, contains our complete Baseball line and in addition lists Soft Ball, Tennis, Track, Boxing and Recreational Games as shown in the complete Fall Catalog. Copies will be sent only upon request. ain che che che shoctesin,.ttn..se..te...sie.. site, siete... will not be disappointed. Medals and Charms are available but “rush” service is out. BOXING: Gloves are available now but headed toward the scarce list as Uncle Sam is buying in quan- tities you would not believe. Robes, Trunks, Handwraps and Shoes are available. Teeth Protectors are not to be had. Striking Bags are limited. SOCCER: Shoes are scarce and the Balls will not be too plentiful. Jerseys, Pants and Hose will be available. SUPPORTERS: Pre-war stocks of the all-elastic type have been ex- hausted. Limited stocks of the Vic- tory type are on hand. Many coaches (Continued on Page 7) sie. cle site sie sie sie sln.tttn..ste...sthe...stee..se.. aie... lie, February, 1943 Our Factories Are At War With the Axis! A SPORTS MURAL Over the entrance to the Service Club at Camp Cooke, Calif., appears this impressive painting 35 feet long, drawn by Pvt. Arthur A. Shields. The main theme of the mural is taken from the national advertising of the Wilson FOR SERVICE CLUB features the West Point in- scription by General Douglas MacArthur “ON THE FIELDS OF FRIENDLY STRIFE ARE SOWN THE SEEDS WHICH IN OTHER YEARS ON OTHER FIELDS WILL BEAR THE FRUITS Sporting Goods Co., which OF VICTORY.” A partial view of one factory unit making athletic clothing for our armed forces as well as schools and colleges. Note the Navy baseball uni- forms in the foreground. Almost overnight this department of trained football helmet workers was turning out tank helmets in incredibly large quantities. Note the employees are predominantly feminine. A warehouse scene showing large stocks of sports equipment being consigned to the Army and Navy. Much of it goes in overseas kits. GREAT QUANTITIES OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT GO TO OUR ARMED FORCES If at any time during the past several months you have been disappointed in the service you may. have received in the delivery of athletic equipment ordered from us, about the only alibi that we have to offer is that—Uncle Sam Comes First! The War Department, in full appreciation of the benefits of athletic competition, sports and games for recreation among the men in our armed forces, is providing great quantities of athletic equipment for their use both at home and abroad. Our factories in Chicago, Kansas City and elsewhere are supplying a good part of this equipment which is considered essential to the war effort. Football, basket ball, volley ball, soccer ball, boxing and training apparel are being turned out in huge quantities to help keep Uncle Sam’s fighting forces fit on land, sea and in the air. We are proud that we are in a position of contributing to the cause—and in so doing our industry has been considered as essential to the war effort. Many of the items we are making in our factories for the use of our armed forces in combat are just as important to the [2] successful waging of war as tanks, battleships and planes. Much of the sports equipment also plays an important part in the training of the soldiers of tomorrow—as well as maintaining the physical fitness and morale of civilians and war workers. The Reason Your Orders Are Delayed Certain departments of our factories are now working on war contracts exclusively, thus tying up many machines and workers that otherwise would be devoted to production of athletic goods for civilian use. We therefore, are unable to con- tinue our customary service in many instances, particularly in the manufacture of uniforms, clothing and knit goods that are made to order. If you have been “let down” in the delivery of much needed items from us we sincerely hope that you will try to appreciate our difficulties and be as tolerant as possible for the duration. Anticipate your needs as far in advance as possible —from one to six months—and we'll do our level best to deliver the goods! Urged to Give Schools Gas for Athletics SPORTS POLL INDICATES 70% OF PEOPLE FAVOR SOME ALLOWANCE FOR COMPETITIVE GAMES HE government should make any pos- sible mileage concessions to enable high schools to carry on their competitive athletics programs during the war. That is a present public need and wish. The statistics on this question in the Esquire Sports Poll for March show that 70.38% of the people are in favor of lending a lifting hand to the high schools that are trying to carry on the good work of inoculating pre-draft age boys with the typic- ally. American spirit of competition. High School Athletics Should Not Be Strangled A number of our military leaders already have gone on record to state that the men we had who were trained in competitive athletics saved the country in the early months of the war. In view of this, it is con- sidered by the majority as illogical to strangle high school competitive athletics by gas rationing unless it is absolutely necessary. A minority, with strict realism for the blunt facts, however, held that the rubber used in this way was lost to the military machine just as definitely as rubber used in any other way. Competitive Sports Make Good Fighters Testimony on the value of competitive athletics in the war picture was given by Lieutenant Commander Justin M. Barry, former Southern California coach who is now director of athletics at the St. Mary’s Pre-Flight School, which participated in the poll. “Cadets who have graduated,” reported Commander Barry, “have reported back that their athletic training here has been just the background they needed for the stamina, coordination and spark of daring that a man needs when he gets into the modern super-plane.” Lieutenant Commander Gerald A. Oliver, head football coach at St. Mary’s Pre-Flight School, added: “The American is a good fighting man because he is a good competitor, having developed the competitive spirit in sports. Football is more important than ever because its hard-hitting element of danger is the nearest thing to war that we have in peace-time. The game should be especially encouraged in the high schools.” Cadets Profit by Football Training Ensign Frank Albert, former Stanford All-American quarter who is in the St. Mary’s Pre-Flight School, wrote on his ballot: “Here at St. Mary’s we found that comparatively few had played football in school. These cadets approached the game timidly at first, but when they found that the harder you play the less chance you have of getting hurt, they became real enthusiasts. After this training these cadets are much tougher and much less likely to hesitate when facing a jolt or real danger than they were before they ever made a try at the game.” That rationing would tend to promote more participation in sports was doubted by 50.48% of the voters. That greater selectivity would be manifested in attendance at outstanding sporting events, at the expense of secondary attractions, was voted by a majority of 68.91%. Bowling was rated the sport that would benefit most during the period of rationing in 79.10% of the ballots. A ma- jority of 57.62% figured that rationing might be a blessing producing better national health through better diet and more exercising. Basketball A Good “‘Quickener” Nevertheless, the young war birds at the St. Mary’s Pre-Flight School repudiated this supposition, placing a number of other sports ahead of the big pin ball game. Ensign Hank Luisetti, the former Stanford cage immortal, said: “Basketball is one of the best ‘quickeners’ given to Naval Aviation cadets. It improves their reactions and gives them the ability to see movement almost in all directions at once.” Lieutenant James R. Smith, water polo coach at the St. Mary’s base, declared for water polo as the best sport for these times because it best prepares men to survive if they are precipitated into rough seas. : Sports Should Reach All Substantiating the results of the Esquire Sports Poll, we quote from a letter from Lieutenant Charles J. Ellis of the U. S. Navy, which appears in the Sound and Fury depart- ment of Esquire for March. “Competitive sports, are, as you know, the fundamental basis for the fighting spirit developed in the American people and in view of this, it is my personal belief that not only should competitive sports be continued but they should be developed to the extent that they will reach every single individual in the country—particularly those boys who are soon to be doing the fighting. Without a determined will-to-win and the proper competitive spirit, and without the necessary physical stamina to out-do their ene- mies, then it will be these boys in our schools today who will die as a result of this neglect. It will not be the administrative officials who apparently are not thoroughly cognizant of the necessity for proper training.” Athletic Officials Entitled to Occupational Mileage According to OPA regulations anyone engaged in a gainful occupation is entitled to additional occupational mileage up to a maximum of 560 miles per month if his A ration book is not sufficient to meet occupational engagements and assignments. School officials, athletic officials and coaches all make their living in the occupations designated and so are entitled to the additional gasoline required. This in most instances is helping solve the transportation problem of out of town games in some sections. The fact that the empty seats in the coach’s car may be occupied by players constitutes no violation of the spirit or letter of the regulation, according to OPA headquarters in Washington. It is hoped therefore, that no athletic official is longer restrained from obtaining their necessary and legal gas rations that may be allocated by local boards. It is of paramount importance to the welfare of the country that our competitive athletic program be kept going at full speed ahead. [3] SOESPECIAL BARGAINS = SPRING MERCHANDISE CLEARING than the regular prices at which they were formerly listed. Naturally the supply of some items is limited, both in quantity or sizes, so we suggest that you c ORDER THROUGH OUR NEAREST STORE give a SECOND or THIRD CHOICE to avoid possible delay in delivery. Order through our nearest store to expedite delivery. BASEBALL BATS No. PPJ—BATS. Professional models, extra select, white ash; exact duplicates of big league models. Best quality, limited quantity. Close-out, each $1.35. No. A283J—BAT BAGS. Heavy canvas bag for 2 bats. Close-out, 45c. BASEBALLS No. SAJ—BASEBALLS. Good durable balls for playground use; official size and weight with a molded rubber cover. Regular 50c. Special 35c; $3.95 Doz. BASEBALL SHIRTS No. SHJ—ODD SHIRTS. An assortment of professional league shirts of cotton mixed flannel in a variety of colors and sizes. (No team outfits alike). Extra special values at $1.25 each. No. SBJ—ODD SHIRTS. Assorted odd wool flannel shirts. (No team outfits alike). Give choice of size and color. Close-out, each $1.75. BASEBALL SHOES No. Al03J—BOYS’ SHOES. A high grade shoe of yellow horsehide in small boys’ sizes, 1, 1%, 2, 2% and 3 only. Regular $5.50; Close-out, pair $2.95. No. Al105J—BOYS’ SHOES. Good quality leather shoe for small boys in sizes 1, 1%, 2 and 2% only. Regu- lar $4.75; Close-out, pair $2.45. No. 41J—MEN’S SHOES. A few pairs of odds and ends of baseball shoes of high quality in broken sizes 51% to 111%. Very few medium sizes. While they last, pair $2.95. (Give a second choice from regular stock). BASEBALL HOSE No. 1803—COTTON HOSE. High rade medium weight, full length, ootless. Cardinal, Scarlet or Navy with 3 White stripes around calf. A few team outfits. Close-out, pair 95c. SOFT BALL JERSEYS No. A645J—JERSEYS. Some medium weight cotton jerseys with raglan sleeves. Broken sizes and colors; Orange and Black, sizes 36 to 44; Scarlet and Black, size 36 only. Close-out, each 60c. BASEBALL CAPS No. BCJ—CAPS. A large assortment of flannel baseball and softball caps in a variety of plain or striped colors and pat- terns including Black, Navy Blue, White, Scarlet, Cardinal and Grey with stripes. Assorted sizes. Regular 50 to 75c; Speeial, each 35e. Baseball Shoes Softball Jerseys Baseball Cap ATHLETIC BOOKS 50% Discount on Selected Sports Books Team Play in Basket Ball by Craig Ruby............ $3.00 Selected Recreational Sports by Post and Shirley..... 2.00 Play Days for Girls & Women by Duncan & Cundiff... 1.60 Practical Handbook on Track & Field by Ayers...... -50 Tennis Organized by Randle and Hillas.............. 2.00 Diving and Swimming by Geo. Corsan............... 3.00 Field Hockey for Coaches & Players by Hilda Burr.. 2.00 How to Watch Football by Lou Little................ 2.50 Baseball for Girls and Women by Palmer............ 2.00 Ball Carrying Made Easy by Aiken................+. 2.00 Field Hockey & Soccer for Women by Frost.......... 2.00 Group Golf Instruction by Schleman....... 56%. ae OO Advanced Tennis by Bowers: ........0.0...3 gm 1.75 Swimming Analyzed by Goss............... Off Pikes 2.00 Lawn Tennis for Men by Tuckey........ . 1.00 Swimming & Plain Diving by Smith... ‘On These: 2.00 Ico Hockey by Dutton. 0 ea, Books... 1.25 BASEBALL GLOVES Specify for Right or Left Hand No. Al01IJ—HORNSBY. Deluxe pro model, large size with long fingers. Inner-greased, asbestos felt ae Regular $10.00; Close-out, $6.25. No. A7JJ—PITCHERS’ MODEL. An extra large, seamless thumb model with a deep pocket. Select quality horsehide, greased pocket, triple tunnel web lacing. Regular $9.50; Close-out, $5.95. No. AllJI—HAYES MODEL. A large size infielder’s glove with medium fingers and wide palm. Hand stitched padding. Regular $9.25; Close-out, $5.45. Gloves for the Right Hand No. Al2FRJ—BOB FELLER. A large model for all-around use. Select tan leather with three tunneled webs. For right hand only. Regular $8.00; Close-out, $4.95. No. AI5SFRJ—AVERILL. Large size tan horsehide with inner- greased pocket; seamless thumb model. Double tunnel thumb webs. For right hand only. Regular $6.75; Close-out, $4.45. _ No. Al7FRJ—HERMAN. Made of a good grade tan cowhide with grease-set pocket, adjustable web lacing. For right hand only. Regular $6.75; Close-out, $3.95. : No. Al8FRJ—BERGER. Select grade tan leather with deep, grease-set pocket, web lacing. For right hand only. Regular $4.50; Close-out, $2.45. No. A24FRJ—BRANT. Full size pro model of tan glove leather; welt seams, deep pocket. For right hand only. Regular $2.25; Close-out, $1.45. BASEMEN’S MITTS Will Be Sent Subject to Approval No. Al23J—PRO MITT. A Major League model of finest tan glove leather; molded to shape with inner- greased pocket. For right or left hand. Regular $11.50; Close-out 5 $6.95. No. Al26J—JOHNNY MIZE.A large glove-thumb pro model of choice tan glove leather. Ready broke, inner-greased pad and ‘‘T”’’ web trap; shearling wrist strap. : ‘ For right or left hand. Regular No. A123J—Professional $11.50; Close-out, $6.25. No. Al24J—GLEN RUSSELL. A large size, top quality mitt of tan cowhide with hinged asbestos felt pad; inner-greased. Wool shearling wrist strap. For the left hand only. Regular $10.09; Close-out, $5.75. No. Al29J—PROFESSIONAL. A large size pro mitt of tan cowhide with a deep inner-greased felt pocket. Removable double tunnel thumb trap; shearling lined strap. Right or left handed. Regular $8.00; Close-out, $4.45. No. Al28J—FLETCHER. Extra select cowhide with hinged pocket; inner-greased. Also a few Bill Terry models in this lot. For right or left hand. Regular $7.75; Close-out, $3.95. No. A131J—COLLEGIATE. Select horsehide with oiled palm. A large pro model with a draw lace at side to adjust pocket. Right or left. Regular $5.00; Close-out, $3.15. No. Al33J—SEMI-PRO. Select tan cowhide with rawhide laced thumb and palm. Inner-greased pocket with draw lace; tunnel web lacing. Right or left handed. Regular $3.75; Close-out, $2.65. SOFT BALL SHOES No. A5SSIJI—CANVAS OXFORDS. A few pairs of men’s black canvas oxfords with corrugated rubber soles. Sizes 6, 6%, 7, 7% and 10%; Close-out, pair 75e. No. A592IJI—CANVAS SHOES. Men’s high cut black canvas with rubber cleats. Broken sizes, 4, 4%, 5, 10%, 11 and 11% only. Close-out, pair 95c. No. A593J—GIRLS’ SHOES. High cut white canvas with molded rubber cleats. Sizes 4% and 5 only. Close-out, pair 75e. No. Al0LJ—Hornsby Model JAVELINS _ No. T45J—PRACTICE JAVELIN. Maximum size “Jumbo,” laminated javelin of light Alaskan cedar; hollow two-piece shaft with a hardwood footing. Slightly irregular but make good practice javelins. Regular $6.75; Close-out, $3.50. TRACK SHOES _ No. T2J—SPRINT SHOES. A lim- ited assortment of good quality out- door shoes in most sizes 6 to 11, inclusive. Some have detachable spikes. Close-out, pair $3.45. No. JH14—FIELD SHOES. Good durable field shoes with spikes in heels and toes. Some have two heel spikes; some have one. Broken sizes 6 to 9%, and 11, 11% only. Close- out, pair $3.85. No. T163J—VAULTING SHOES. High cut chrome kid uppers with single spike in heels; light weight. Sizes 6 to 10% incl. Ciose-out, pair $4.25. TRACK PANTS No. FS38J—SATEEN PANTS. Several dozen pairs of Gray Sateen pants for track or gym in sizes 28, 30 and 32 only. Fly opening with draw string. pair 45c. JUNIOR BASKET BALLS No. YB2—RUBBER BASKET BALL. Durable five-ply rubber basket ball of junior size—slightly smaller than regu- lation. Pebbled finish; rubber valve. Regular $4.35; Close-out $3.25. RACKET PRESS No. L380J—SERV-RITE. Steel racket press with single center thumb screw adjustment; light weight. Regular $1.25; Close-out, 75c. SHUTTLECOCKS No. Y335—OUTDOOR SHUTTLECOCKS. Good quality for outdoor play. Quantity is limited. Close-out, each 30c; $3.50 Doz. FIRST AIDS No. G167—-GAUZTEX. White surgical gauze treated to be cohesive to itself. Requires no tape ‘ hold in place. 34” x 4% yds. Close-out, each c. No. G168 —-BAND-ME-QUICK. Individual gauztex; 20 bandages, 34” x 9”. Close-out, pack- age 20c. No. G169—_ BAND-ME-QUICK. Individual une 7 bandages as above. Close-out, pack- age 8c. No. V1I77j—-UNGUENTINE. For treatment of burns, boils, cuts, etc. Close-out, per tube 45c. No. V291—ADRENALIN. For use in retarding bleeding. Close-out, per bottle $1.15. SHOWER CAPS No. 21—CAP. Rubber bathing caps are no longer available. These oiled silk caps are water-proof. Colors are: Red, Blue, White, Orchid, Green and Black. One size fits all. Special, each 25c; $2.75 Doz. TANK SWIM SUITS No. K780J—MEN’S SILK. A light weight, low cut silk speed suit without skirt. Black or Navy. Sizes 32 to 44. Close-out, $3.85. No. K879J—COTTON SUITS. Men’s or wom- en’s grey cotton one-piece suit with skirt. Broken sizes, small and large. Close-out, 55c. GIRLS’ HOSE No. H741J—COTTON. Soft combed cotton with Blue or Green cuff tops. Small sizes, 8, 8% and 9 only. For sports or daily wear. Close-out, pair 20c. Cutdoor Sprint Shoes FS38J Pants YB2 Basket Bali Tank Suits H741J Hose 3 On these pages are listed a large accumulation of discontinued items which we are offering at substantially reduced prices that are considerably lower No. TGJ—PRACTICE JAVELINS. Select hardwood javelins that did not quite pass the inspection for official requirements because of some irregu- larity. An exceptional buy at $2.25 each; lots of six, $12.00. MEN’S JACKETS No. S839J—MELTON CLOTH. Extra heavy, 32-0z. wool, with button front and raglan sleeves. Limited in colors Navy Blue, Brown, Dark Green and Maroon; sizes 36 to 42. Close-out, each $5.25. SPORT SHIRTS No. 1000—COTTON KNIT. Medium weight knit with quarter sleeves, pocket, crew neck and blouse bottom. Beige Tan, small, medium or large. Close-out, 75c. No. 1001—COTTON KNIT. Same as above except natural white color. oe medium and large. Close-out, Ce No. X313—TENNIS SHIRT. White cotton knit pull-over with ™% sleeves and collar; two button neck opening. . Z Small, medium or large. Special, $1.50. Men’s Wool Jacket No. X314—TENNIS SHIRT. Same as above except long sleeves. Small, medium or large. Close-out, $2.00. No. T234J—COTTON KNIT. White combed cotton knit; %4 sleeves. Round neck and sleeves trimmed. Maroon trim, small or large; Green trim, medium or large sizes. Close-out, 45c. No. X312—IN-AND-OUTER. Light weight french spun cotton, natural grey short sleeves, collar and pockets. Ideal for all sports. Small, medium or large. Close-out, $1.00. GOLF CLUBS Broken Sets of Woods and Irons—Subject to Approval LONG CARRY WOODS. Wilson : championship woods with True- Temper shafts, chromium finished; re- minder calfskin grips. Brassie, No. 3 Spoon and No. 4 Spoon. Regular $8.50; Close-out, each $4.35. _ LONG CARRY IRONS. Latest type irons with True-Temper steel shafts with walnut sheaths; reminder grips. Nos. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Putter. Regular $7.00; Close-out, each $3.95. SUPERSHOT IRONS. Wilson’s popu- lar flange sole heads with seamless steel shafts covered with two-tone brown sheath; Nos. 2, 3, 7 and 8 only; Le with reminder or plain grips. Regular X312 Sport Shirt $5.00; Close-out, each $2.25. Nos. 1000 & 1001 arr RECORD IRONS. Wilson’s popular priced irons with chrome heads and mahogany finished steel shafts; calf- skin grips. Men’s Nos. 2 and 3 only; Ladies’ Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 8. Regular $3.25; Close-out, each $1.65. RECORD SPOONS. Wilson plain faced heads and seamless steel shafts. No. 3 Spoons only. Regular $3.75; Close-out, each $1.95. Long Carry Irons GOLF OXFORDS No. X453J—MEN’S OXFORDS. Smooth brown calfskin with heavy oak leather soles; replaceable spikes. Sizes 6 to 12. Regular $10.00; Close-out, pair $4.95. No. X453—Golf Oxfords ALL SPECIAL BARGAIN ITEMS WILL BE SENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL—ORDER THROUGH OUR NEAREST STORE TO EXPEDITE DELIVERY Uncle Sam Says “Pay Promptly” WHY OUR CREDIT MAN ASKS EARLY PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS HAT the prompt payment of bills is an important factor in our war effort and is appreciated by a majority of school officials, is shown by their willingness to comply with Federal Regulation “W,” issued under authority of the President’s Executive Order, effective on May 6, 1942. Must Pay by 10th of Second Month As it applies to all individual personal accounts, athletic association and activity accounts, Regulation ‘“W” requires that bills be paid by the 10th of the second month following pur- chases. Provision is made, however, for certain extensions in time for payment by an agreement in writing between buyer and seller, with interest charges permissible. An exception is made in the extension of credit to the Federal or State Government, political sub-division, agency or establish- ment thereof, or to any church, hospital, clinic, school, college, educational or charitable institution. Such an account with a school however, to be exempt, is understood to be authorized by or to be paid by the Board of Education. Other provisions of the Regulation incur serious penalties for the sale of an article, on credit, if the customer’s account is in default. The return of merchandise so delivered or immediate payment must be requested by the seller. Prompt Payment Helps the War Effort These credit regulations have been formulated by the Gov- ernment to keep the cost of living from spiraling upward. Prompt payment of accounts speeds up business and eliminates extra expenses. America’s whole war effort is a race against time—time to make tanks, ships, planes and guns—time to train men. In this race, every cooperative effort plays a vital part. As a loyal American, you can help by paying your bills promptly. : WITHOUT A FAN... THREE GUESSES! When this picture was taken back in the early twenties, along with others as illustrations for our athletic goods catalog, little did the model dream that a few years later she would be the internation- ally known dancer that made two world fairs famous. A product of Kansas City, also the location of our home office, Billy Beck, now everywhere known as SALLY RAND, proved that “the fan is quicker than the eye.” For several years she ap- peared in our catalogs attired in the latest fashions of girls’ gym- nasium and basket ball clothing, class caps, and similar sports wear. Shown the pictures recently, she readily identified them as “genu- ine” in spite of the contrast of her more modern costumes. we & DBF. (Days Before Fans). Sally Rand, as she appeared in a Campbell Gym Suit, [6] National College Tournament Set For March 8th To 13th Transportation handicaps will not prevent the sixth Annual National Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament from getting off with a full bracket of thirty-two teams in Kansas City during the week of March 8th to 13th. District Champions from North Carolina to California are entered, according to Emil S. Liston, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Inter-Collegiate Tournament Association, Baker University, Baldwin, Kans. Hamline University of St. Paul, Champion of the 1942 Tournament and Southeastern State Teacher’s College, Durant, Oklahoma, runner-up, already have qualified for the event which has become one of the outstanding basketball classics in the country. A, A. U. Basket Ball Championship Dates The Girls’ National A.A.U. Basketball Championship will be- sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce at St. Joseph, Mo., during the week of March 22nd to 26th. The Men’s National A.A.U. Basketball Tournament will again . be held in Denver, Colo., during the week of March 15th to 20th. A NEW METHOD OF USING FOOT POWDER SATHLETE’S FOOT also Detroit Syracuse Nashville Washington , and 4 § { Horace Partridge , EVERYTHING. FOR. SPORT: 4 Boston Worcester Philadelphia , Subscription Price—Free to Our Customers 4 , Circulation About 50,000 d } M. H. MILLER, Editor. { : 1511 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo. a ae ae” ae” ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Se oe Oe ee America 95 Stronger Because of Athletics OR nearly two years high school college Athletic and Physical Directors have been convinced that in keeping interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics, including physical training activities, going on an intensive basis, they were render- ing a service to their country. Certainly there are few who would doubt that America is stronger in war today than she would have been if our schools and colleges had abandoned their inter-institutional athletics ten years ago. Should any serious consideration be given the occasional suggestions that schools conducting athletics abandon their sports program for the duration the best answer would perhaps be that inevitably other organizations would be asked to take over the responsibility of re-establishing such sports program. College Head Praises Football R. W. Fairchild, President of Illinois Normal School, recently made the following statement on the subject of inter-collegiate athletics: “Football will be the last thing I will ever eliminate. It makes my blood boil to go into a meeting and hear some one decry the value of the sport. There is no question about it’s value. It will be the last thing that will be scrapped as long as I am President of a University.” The majority of high government officials including those of our armed forces are in complete accord on the inestimable value of competitive athletics to the boys who have our fight- ing to do. Former high school and college athletes, amateur and professional, stand out head and shoulders for the job at hand. Their speed, agility and endurance is second only to their in- domitable WILL-TO-WIN! RECONDITICN YOUR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Now, more than ever, it is important that you take good care of your athletic equipment. Don’t forget, we have a complete reconditioning service at our Kansas City plant. Have your football, basketball and baseball uniforms cleaned and repaired before storing. Ship direct to 1800 Central Street, Kansas City, Mo. [7] OUTLOOK FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT IN ‘43 (Continued from Page 1) and physical directors prefer the knitted cotton supporters to the part elastic and are making no mistake. These knitted sup- porters can be produced in substantial quantities. Summing up the situation, the best way for the school men to escape the handicap of a shortage in equipment is: (1) To see that present equipment is kept clean and in good repair; (2) To order the new items which will be needed in advance of the need; (3) To accept substitutes in a spirit of good sports- manship realizing that the manufacturers and distributors will do their level best to keep athletics from bogging down in the present emergency. Athletic Shoes Included in Rationing Order At the time we go to press, athletic shoes of all types are under the restrictions of the Shoe Ration Order. There is the hope that later modifications will be made exempting footwear made expressly for athletic use, but, please notice, we said HOPE! Individuals purchasing shoes must supply the vendor with Ration Coupon No. 17 for each pair delivered—neither the buyer nor the seller has any choice in the matter. Schools and other organizations purchasing in team lots may obtain a certificate from the local Ration Board for the total quantity needed, plus a cushion of 10 per cent additional. Shoes purchased on such certificates must remain the property of the tcam-lot-purchaser. RED CROSS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES HE eae ae. GIVE APPROPRIATE BOOKS ! manpower from the : home front by the rapid ex- | Wray es, % a pansion of the armed forces \CAMPRIGN " é ; YAN SS — MAR.5'S LE emphasizes the services of [,Migcetcnt, | the American Red Cross. |"owartecn (Wh. Important duties of these services can be performed by high school and college stu- dents. Day rooms are provided for a company of soldiers and a recreation hall for a camp. Red Cross clubs have been established in many foreign lands where Amer- ican troops are stationed. An essential need of these points of recreation is books, and the Junior Red Cross has provided thousands of books Victory Book Campaign. Need Girls As Life Guards Water safety offers an ideal field in which college girls can help in our national effort. Unable to secure life guards in 1942, many swimming pools hired young women to fill these positions. In 1943 there will probably be even more such op- portunities. Last year the Red Cross trained more than 60,000 persons in life saving skills. In addition to the task ahead of raising funds to carry on all Red Cross work at home and abroad, large numbers of volun- teer workers must continue in all Red Cross fields of service. There were 3,500,000 such workers in 1942. The 1943 Red Cross War Fund campaign will be conducted March 1 to 31. This period has been designated Red Cross Month by President Roosevelt. The campaign goal is $125,- 000,000, and to raise this sum will call for the utmost support of the Red Cross on the part of everyone. through its participation in the THE NEW SUPER MODEL has been added to our line of Victory Trainer Rifles now being used extensively by the Army, Navy and civilian training units including High School Victory Corps, Colleges, Military Academies, and simi- lar organizations interested in military training. The SUPER MODEL is similar to the Deluxe model with new leather sling strap except with the addition of a complete trigger assembly which is cocked with the action of the bolt. The Super Model also has a regulation adjustable metal rear sight making it as near like the real U. S. Army Springfield rifle as possible without firing. The Super Model costs $6.00 f.o.b. factory. The DeLuxe Model with genuine metal bolt action, stock and barrel of walnut finish and weighing only 5% pounds, is now equipped with new leather sling straps. No more of the salvage NEW SUPER MODEL U. S. VICTORY TRAINER RIFLE Government issue straps are available. The DeLuxe Model costs $4.25 f.o.b. factory. The Standard Model with a stationary wooden bolt section and weighing only 4% pounds is equipped with the new leather sling straps also. The stock and barrel is walnut stained. It costs $3.25 f.o.b. factory. American Legion Posts and State Guards in many states are providing voluntary instructions in basic free induction military drill in high schools scheduling military drill under the Victory Corps program. Instructors’ schools for basic drill will be held for men 16 to 45 years old. We are exclusive distributors of the Victory Trainer Rifles and will send a sample of any model for inspection promptly upon request. VICTORY CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS MANUAL If your school does not already have a copy of the new Physical Fitness Manual Through Physical Education for the Victory Corps, pre- pared under the direction of the U. S. Office of Education for use in all High Schools and recently released for distribution, one or more copies may be secured by addressing requests to the Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. Single copies cost 25c each and there is a discount of 25% on orders of 100 or more. Payment should be made with the order. Not yet available is another manual now being prepared, Physical Fitness Through Health Education for the Victory Corps which will contain recommendations for the development of the health education aspect of the Victory Corps Program. Schools are asked not to write for the Health Education Manual until they receive notice that it is ready for distribution. Victory Corps Caps and Insignia for all branches of the High School program as I’sted in the December issue of the Coach, may be ordered from our nearest store. A COMPLETE TRACK AND FIELD HANDBOOK The 1943 issue of the A.A.U. Track and Field Handbook recently off the press is one of the most complete ever pub- lished. In addition to the general rules of the A.A.U. it consists of 171 pages of World Records, American Records, Olympic Records and Champions, all National A.A.U. Outdoor Track Champions since 1876 world’s records awaiting acceptance, a’l National A.A.U. Men’s Indoor and Women’s Indoor-Outdoor Champions, complete summaries of all National A.A.U. Track Champions, Major Collegiate Championships, South American Championships, The All-American Track and Field Team as well as all Collegiate and all Scholastic Teams. Feature articles on Track by leading authorities as well as the Track and Field Rules are printed with the Athletic Almanac for the first time. Copies may be secured from our nearest store. The price is 50c. ona nao oS aoa aga ea ogg oS ogg ogo oo aaa cnna aac aaa aaAaoaoanAoeo ann ee SS February, 1943 owes Caaprert General Offices: Kansas City, Mo. Return Postage Guaranteed See. 562 P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Kansas City, Mo. Permit No. 550 Dr. F.C. Allen, Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Les Proeburg, : Lows & Campbell Athletic Goods Co., . 1599 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Ue Dear Les: if aa still have in stock a pair of black gym shoes, size or 2, I would appreciate it if you will send them to me. | Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. No. Pieces | APPARA- EF 37-B 4-41 : ; ete PACKING LIST pein wo 60290 1-6-43 FRED MEDART MFG. CO. - Below is listed the material specified on this order. Before starting to erect apparatus, check shipment carefully. All material called for on this list was shipped from our factory, and we hold aclear receipt from the Railroad Company. If any material is missing or damaged, have your railroad agent make anotation on your expense bill to that effect and report to us promptly, . SHIP To " University of Kansas - C/O Physical Education Depte Lawrence, Kansa@se Frte PACKED | BOXES OR P LOADED ARTICLE Vv crates | NO BY WEIGHT BY (2 #87 Climbing Ropes) Ropes Fitt Ei rea = & a 8 et) ie la 0 ee ee a ry = 2 ae La ae a e zs i ie ti | Of aor [| pa eA March 23, 1943. Mr. Les Preeburg, Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods “— 1509 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. Dear Les: the prir of No. 9081 shoes, size 11? I algo bave'a request for a pair of leather top gym shoes, if they are obtainable - canvas top may be sub- stituted, in size 8@ 6 or 98. I will appreocia te it + uf you can send me these... Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Bducation, Varsity Basketball Coach. i ae a! ; phere: ‘ ma + Se ae rae PaaS eas 4 Sa ar saares + art. sce 17696 an ‘pe Agen att. = wt apdeity eg, ‘a 3 — | f pps : 5 g fe. eyo hayes te : pita v Mate? -: fgettper 4 ¥ 4 frie! 33." .s tyre. Gath i | apy tan gh ViPen. ; i. pOLe - 37 a. ne wug Dt ori e' we ¥ OelTye fk Me er qooreees ue orks a. or pps are aie hari A Sa lanai assole ala aaa heen ae oh Ge. Alen « The attached letter was written for Sem Blliott, the former mail carrier on the Hill. I am sure he will buy the $3.00 shoes, so perhaps I'd better order them for him. Also, Fred Montgomery wants you to try to get a pair of gym shoes (leather uppers, if possibli for a friend of his in the Air Corps. Shall I send the order in your name? & TO THE ADVISOR Name Grade Medical Examination—A B C D Grade A—Enroll in any Exercise class. Substitutions other than R. O. T. C. must be made at Physical Education office. (See Orthopedic Examination below.) Grade B—Enroll according to advice of Medical Advisor as indicated above. Grade C—Enroll in a corrective class. Grade D—Do not enroll in an Exercise class. Grade Orthopedic Examination—.................... per cent of physical development. If this grade is not above 30 per cent he cannot substitute R. O. T. C. for exer- cise. In this substitution enroll directly in R. O. T. C. OWE & CaM pBELL ATHLETIC GOODS CO. f 1508-10 GRAND AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. {[ THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS |] R. C. CAMPBELL, Personwet DinEcTOR _ FRANK E. DUBACH, GENERAL AUDITOR . O ROWN, Gen SALES MANAGER KEITH W. DANCY, Gent Crepit MANAGER MARION H. MILLER, Pusticity Director 1509 -/1-13 BALTIMORE AVE., May sas, Crazy Me, March 17,1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doctor: Ordinarily we have an accumulation of half pairs of shoes, : and when I first received your letter I thought I might be able to find a size 11 for you in a left among these left-overs, but I was not successful. The only thing I can suggest will be our No. 9081 Shoes, which we have now in a full range of sizes, which will cost you $3.00 a pair - no coupon will be necessary as these are "rubber soled shoes with fabric uppers." Do you want us to ship a pair of these in size 11? We will be glad to send them along and if they are not satisfactory we'll take them back. Yours for victory, LOWE & BELL L. R. Freeburg LRF/rw KANSAS) Cost Y= M/PN NBGA POOL Si Col N.C LN -N A Tole P TT SB OU RIG Hiss WA S HN GT O°ON-e-C LEV EB LAAN Dy « DLE S. MO: 12N*B’S«¢ (CH 1cC AsG Os STE On0 Ls oe ST. PAWL. DETROIT 2 SDB NSW BOR ia'S- YOR AC. Ss Boe NAP SUR) VIC LBB ie Cal oe at gbr Octane oe BOSTON+ PHILADELPHIA + WOR ¢ es Mr. Les Freeburg, Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Ca., 1509 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Dear Les: One of the older custodians here at the University has asked me to try te obtain a canvas top ahoe for him, size 11. His left foot is somewhat out _ Of shape because of sciatic rheumatiem and this is the only kind of a shoe he can wear on that foot. ' Would you be able to supply it? He is willing to send his shoe ration coupon is necessary. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Hducation, FCAAH Varsity Basketball Coach. 150 (Division of Wilson Sporting Goods Co.) DATE 2/2/43 ; st C. Allen, Personal TO Dr. Forrest Alley SO SHIPPED BY pp c/o University of Kansas YOUR ORDER Lawrence, Kansas OUR ORDER 55616 FORM NO. 121 TERMS: 30 DAYS NET. KEEP THIS INVOICE.--IT IS AN ITEMIZED ACCOUNT OF YOUR PURCHASES. COMPARE WITH SHIPMENT AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCY IMMEDIATELY. . a ae 3/30 | 9 90 Sdz N469 |Indoor shuttlecocks pe 4 tue 21 0 is Dear Dr. Allen: Your attention is called to a substitution that was necessary forus to make on the badminton shuttlecocks ordered from us recently. We were entirely out of our No.N468 and rather than delay the order have sent the next in price wnich was our No. N469. Since your remittance totaled $11.78, you will have a credit balance on your personal account of $1.67. It may be absorbed on some future order or if you perfer we will be glad to mail you our check for that amount. Congratulations on the fine manner in which the Kansas basketball team acyuitted themselves here in Kansas City on Friday and Saturday night. Best wishes for a continued victorious season in the Big Six conference. Yours for victory, Chas A. Burke, JY. > Manager, City Dept. Cae) CAB: dr 1509 -/1-1/3 BALTIMORE AVE., February 8, 1943 | | — Aas, Cras Me, University of Kansas 7 c/o Physical Education Dept. Lawrence, Kansas Gentlemen: . State Purchase Orders No.2442 was received Saturday ee calling for six-L101 volley ball nets, and six-R187 target faces. We were able to ship the nets but at the present time have no target faces. Since it is necessary for us to hold the billing until the order is complete, we thought cay eaten best to advise you that there will be a delay of approximate-. ly two to four weeks. Just wanted to let you know what had been done and will promise ‘to Ship the ss faces just as soon as our stock arrives. Yours for victory, Chas a. Burke, Jr. . Manager, City Dept. CAB:dr city. ee Rg co toes eC 4 RCT BW NCALY 1D. 6 Pt TS Bw RR CH WASH TRG TOR ecCUL ESV Bik A NoD 6. D 626-0 TRE Ss cee January 25, 19435. — ir. Les Preeburg, Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co., 1509 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Dear Les: We would like to purchase a pair of size 15 AA gym shoes, if you have a pair available, If you have them send them along te me and I will send you a cheok for the cost. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. Jenuary 11, 1943. Mr. Le ¥. Brown, General Sales Manager, Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co., Kansas City, Moe Dear Red: Upon our return from the Eastern swing I iound your letter of December 22nd on my desk. About the only thing we would be interested in would be the odd pair of brushed wool warm-up pants and the one hooded Jayhawk warm-up basketball shirt. I would be glad if you would send these for inspection. 7 ha Sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, FOAH Varsity Basketball Coach. D. KEEDY CAMPBELL, Genera MANAGER R. C. CAMPBELL, PERSONNEL DIRECTOR . FRANK E. DUBACH, Generar Aupitor LES R. FREEBURG, Asst Gen MANAGER LOREN V. BROWN, Gent SALES MANAGER Maes KEITH W. DANCY, Gen. Crepit MANAGER ARNO F. HEINRICH, Factory MANAGER KARL H. ROYER, Gent Mpse. MANAGER : MARION H. MILLER, Pusticity Director 1809-11-12 BALTIMORE AVE., fay sas; Crane Me, December 22, 1942 Dr. F. C. Allen Athletic Department University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear "Phog": Would you be interested in some bargain basket ball shirts? I have about nine or ten sample basket ball shirts here, all lettered "Kansas", and I think three of them are in the solid scarlet color with the word "Kansas" across the front. I also have about six or eight light weight wool shirts, the body of which is royal blue and the trimming is alternate red and white stripes and the design is something similar to the one shown in our catalog on page 35 under Style JS shirt. It is not just exactly like that but resembles it very much. These too are lettered "Kansas" across the front. The three shirts referred to above are silk rayon shirts. K . I believe I have two or three odd pair of brushed wool warmup}, too, in scarlet trimmed with your colors down the side seams, and also one Jayhawk hooded warmup basket ball shirt I would sell you cheap. Phog, all of these are offered to you at real lowdown prices-- I'd say at least 80% off the regular trade prices--and if you are interested drop me a line and I'll be glad to send them to you subject to return if you cannot use them. On the other hand, if you are going to be in Kansas City soon, drop in and see them. Here's wishing yourself and the family a Merry Christmas and a successful basket ball season. Yours sincerely, Y I CX) LVB :AM KAN SASS) CTT Ye MOT NNER OA PO L186 IC AMCNDC IN NOACT Po = PoP ToT SB iUCR GH se WAS H I NGG -T ON: /6..C LEV cE-L CAIN. D6 (DOES) MO JON BSc eC Hull Cu CG) One DUAVL eA Sil. U ies oa STs PACU Es DoE TR O ll Tie SDE ONY RGR US Y RA C)USS: EB) NO ACSSH WV 1D ib se. CoH sAGR ty Ont TOR eee BuO>S) fi@ Ne iP oH del ADB bP Bene ea Wet ie Br ce dl aeey December 24, 1942. Mr. le Va Rrown, General Sales Manager, Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co., Kensas City, Mo. Dear Mr. Browns Your letter of December 22nd has arrived during Dr. Allen's absence from the office. He left with the basketball team Tuesday noon on their East- ern trip, playing in = New York City, Phila- delphia and St. Louis. Dr. Allen will return probably on the 2nd of January, and I am sure you will hear from him soon Sincerely yours, — Secretary to Dr. Forrest C. Allen.