December 1, 19376

. No, aha se Wiehe hile wetiiletein with aoe
on the subject of the basketball. It wes very brief, and at that
time I thought quite msatisfactory, but I hesitated whether I~
should discuss the whole matter with you or whether I should dig-
cuss it with Keedy and George at the same times

t edrtninky 202 tat ioee thet you ware tt wl
oy winks ik 0 Nira kane 1084. If you told me, I cid not uder~
stend it that way. I certainly would never have bought a single
"Phog Allen” basketball after you had ceased to use my name on ite
find if you were just stamping my name on it to sell to me, I think
that is the height of folly, bordering on the rédiculous. |

if I remember correctly, the contract for the baskete -
ball was for five years with an option of rendwal for five yoarse :
Since we had some misunderstanding with the goal, I am not altogether
clear, in fact, I am rather hazy regerding the expiration date. If
I remember it correctly, it seems to me the basketball had a five<year
7 renewal, while the goal did not, but based on the same agroement that
we hed for basketball. -

Fron a standpoint of equity, I think 1 suggested that

goal put into the firm, I thiught I was entitled to a courtesy exten-
sion of five years as the spirit of the contract.

‘Two years before the goal was built I went to Keedy
them idea of the » much against their
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doesn't hold water with mee

You will remember that I had a "Phog Allen" war bag,
a “"Phog Allen" basketball score book, a "Phog Allen" ball, a "Phog
Axian® shee, sad seperal Whee Matinee. I appeared before the Lowe
and Campbell salesmen a number of times and endeavored to do everything
that I could, mot as much to help myself as it wes to contribute to a
part of the Lowe end Campbell sales setup.

I do not feel that Lowe and Campbell owe me anything,
but I certainly do feel that I do not owe Lowe and Campbell a single
penny for any mmey CRY was paid mes

~ I yenember when I was in Dallas a few years ago that
Dee Ford told me the sumer I appeared before the whole Lowe and Campe
bell sales force and instructed the salesmen in the use of the material
in the "Phog Alien" war bag that he had sold all of his stuff (and he ~
sold a lot of it) om the instruction that we gave him then. It was
~ not long util Cremer started making a kit, and I think they paid me
the royalty that Lowe and Campbell used to pay on the war bage I
think they paid me about $4 or $5, and then discontinued the payments,
and I got nothing out of ite

Perhaps in business a fellow has to-be cold steel, but
I have never worked at it that way. I am very sorry for the misundere
standing om the subject, and I felt all along that the minimum paid on
the ball was the minimum paid on any balise In fact, it is the only
minimum I lnow of that email that was paid ona bali, but I did not
think anything of it because I was wanting to contribute my part and.
was not trying to levy an assessment that would be in the nature of a
graft for an autograph. I will. drop in, but I do not feel very happy
about the matter.

You will perhaps remember that the oily comunication
I have ever had in the matter is when I dropped into your place, exe
cept on one or two Scciatuen GGG tak aheek oak buh Chord was Sut a
short statement that they were discontinuing this or that. In the
light of our many years of doing business I fee] like there should
have been a more emple explanation of such business situationse

Very cordially yours, — ee
, C ea.

3 Varsity Basketball Coach, ;
FCAsAH Director of Physical Educatione

 
 

GEORGE C. LOWE, PRESIDENT ARNO F. HEINRICH,V.P.& FACY. SUPT. KARL H.ROYER, MDSE. MANAGER
O.KEEDY CAMPBELL,V.P.& GEN.MGR. R.C. CAMPBELL, Vice PRESIDENT LOREN V.BROWN, SALES MANAGER
LES R.FREEBURG, Vice PRES.& TREAS FRED J. BOWMAN, SECRETARY REED G.GENTRY, GENERAL AUDITOR

KANSAS CITY,MO.
MINNEAPOLIS,MINN.
CINCINNAT!, OHIO
PHILADELPHIA,PA.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
WASHINGTON,D.C.
KANSAS CITY, KANS.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
DES MOINES, ?OWA
WORCESTER,MASS.

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BOSTON, MASS.
DALLAS, TEXAS
CHICAGO; IER,
ST. PAUL, MINN.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DETROIT, MICH.
DENVER, COLO.
SYRACUSE, N.Y.
NASHVILLE, TENN.
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WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING PRETA/L

1/509 -/1-/3 BALTIMORE AVE.,

Keay ss; Cran; Mo,

November 27,1937

Dre Forrest C. Allen,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Doctor:

We believe that you may have forgotten your conversation with
me on the subject of your name on basket ball which we discussed over a
year ago. I thought that you thoroughly understood the situation - at
least I attempted to explain it to you at that time.

We have not used your name on a basket ball in our catalog
since the season of 1934-35, and it was the very next year when you came
in and I discussed the reasons why we had dropped the ball with your name
on it. Therefore, I sincerely regret the present misunderstanding.

Your contract on the basket ball with us was dated May 23rd,
1927 and expired five years later, or May 23rd,1932. This was never renewed
although we continued to pay you the royalty as agreed upon as long as we
continued with the ball, and our last payment was up to June 26th,1937.

The ball that we had your name on was a metal valve, laced with
a black and red colored lace - then when your contract with us was up and
this type of ball was rapidly diminishing in popularity and all factories
were dropping coaches names from merchandise, so it was only the natural
thing to do that the ball carrying your name passed out of the picture.

We have used Chuck Taylor's name on a laceless basket ball for
the past several years but we believe that you are thoroughly familiar with |
his capacity as a promotion salesman for our organization. He is not
connected with any institution and is more or less a missionary or good will
ambassador, so his name has been used on the laceless basket ball right along
for these reasons.

Now we haye the advent of the Last Bilt Ball which we feel will
replace the lacelest bell, and again Chuck is doing the same sort of work
on this ball as he did on the laceless so we are using his name. Besides
this, on account of our factory connections, we are using George Keogan's
name. He did a lot of promotional work for the factory this past summer and
as the factory had him signed up and we did want to be in position to furnish
this ball with his name on it when the demand arose, we have it in the line.

We have on hand the other dozen basket balls for you, holding
awaiting shipping date, but since you feel it is advisable to make cancellation

 
 

   

we will go ahead and do so. However, with our explanation above we
hope you will let us go ahead and send.

Again let me express my sorrow for any misunderstanding
on this subject. We have thought all along you were fully acquainted
with the circumstances. At your convenience drop in and let's discuss
this matter which we can do a whole lot better than by correspondence.

Very truly,

   
 

October 18, 1937.

lip, D, Keody Campbell,
Lowe~Gampbe Athletic Goods Co. e
1509 Saltimore, |

Kansas City, Mo,

Dear Keedy:

; It seems that we have a iot of
trouble with our varsity 202 basketballs ripping.
We have been pleying with these for less than

ten days, and they are breaking out at the side.

| Dees showed me one the co her
day and I, of course, told him to refer it to lr,
Falkenstien, who wo write a letter about it,
but on second thought I felt that I should also
call your attention to it to see what the diffi-
culty is, if you can tell me.

We deflate the balls every after- 4
moon after practice and they are not blown up again —

until 2:30 in the afternoon. So the air is only in

them from about 2250 to 6.

Last year we had this same diff-
culty, and we have just started this year. These
are & new shipment that came this fali. I would
be happy for you to tell me what you know about it.

Very sincerely yours,

PCASAH Director of Physical Education. |

 
 

October 7, 1937.

Up. Sam Pike oa
peony De
Lowe & Campbell “Afntotie Goods Co.,
1509 ai ae.
Kansas City, “oe,

sane Mr. Pike:

i an sending under nbeiaats cover two soccer
footballs which need repairing, I trust this re~-
pair work can be done at an early date.

i please send the bill to the Depart-
ment of Physical Education?

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education.

 
 

October i, 1937.

R, Freeburg, .
iovestanpbell atnistic vols Coe,

Eanses. City, HO.
Dear Les:

I em very heppy te heve your letter
of the SOth ultimo, and to know that you heve sent
the order for basketbell shoes.

@his courtesy from "The House thet
service built" 4s very mach appreciated, I assure
. FOWs

the other EF talkeé to ir,
Cempbell and Ur. Heinrich ebout the gym trousers,
and I em rather enxious to get some action about
them, I left the semple there at how-Campbell's
which wae to be retwned to me. I alse asked nk
te quote mo prices on the outfit.

I would sppreciate it if you could
look inte this and let me know what 4s to be Gone
about the ' trousers, etc,

Thenks vory much for your kind words
about the basketbell film,

Very sincerely yours,

FCA:AH Director of Physical Education,

 
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KARL H.ROYER, MOSE. MANAGER
LOREN V.BROWN, SALES MANAGER
REED G.GENTRY, GENERAL AUDITOR

GEORGE C. LOWE, PRESIDENT ARNO F. HEINRICH, V.P. & FACY. SuPT.
D.KEEDY CAMPBELL,V.P.& GEN.MGR, R.C. CAMPBELL, VICE PRESIDENT
LES R. FREE BURG, Vice PRES.&TREAS ‘ FRED M. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY

KANSAS CITY, MO. : BOSTON, MASS.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. = DALLAS, TEXAS
CINCINNATI, OHIO : - : 5 -. ( : - CHICAGO, = Tit,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. : = re, y ‘ ST. PAUL, MINN.
PITTSBURGH, PA. / i of. Car * LS a ; Z =) ee Rides
WASHINGTON,D.C. bee : ee a ee eee ere ae vONGS.
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Kay srs; Cray Mo.

September 30,1937

Dr. F. C. Allen,

Director of Physical Education,
University of Kansas,

Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear. Doctor;

As Mr. Campbell is in Chicago, I am acknowledging
your letter of the twenty-seventh which evidently was delayed
in mailing as it was not received until today.

At any rate the order for the shoes was received and
shipment has already gone out - thanks a lot for this business.

I think the basket ball film is a knockout - in all
sincerity I can say, too, that your part of it overshadows that
of the other coaches.

Very cordjatly yours,

L. Rk. Freeburg
LOWE & CAMPBELL ATHLETIC GOODS CO.

LRF/rw

 
 

Oetober 6, 1937.

Dear Les:

We have Se ae ii the
gray trousers, gray shorts & gray shirt
and also the Rawlings that I lofe with .
lip, Hoinrich,

. wg ae because I didn’t even ask f

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5

I am not endeavoring to give anybody a
mean Gig, Rewlings never built their repatation
on the slogan "tm house that service built",

With every good wish, I am

Cordially yours,

'

PCASAH Director of Physical Education,

 
GEORGE C. LOWE, PRESIDENT : is ARNO F. H INRICH,V. P.& FACY. SuPT.
D.KEEDY CAMPBELL,V.P.& GEN.MGR. . : R.C. aa Mi E
LES R.FREEBURG, ViCE PRES.&TREAS. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY

KANSAS CITY,MO.
MINNEAPOLIS,MINN.

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PHILADELPHIA,PA.

PITTSBURGH, PA.

WASHINGTON,D.C.

KANSAS CITY, KANS.

CLEVELAND, OHIO

DES MOINES, |OWA

CHARLOTTE,N.C. = = EEE 2 =
WORCESTER, MASS. WHOLESALE es sce PETA/L

1509 -//-13 BALTIMORE AVE.,

October 2nd,1937

Dre Forrest C. Allen,

Director of Physical Education,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Doctor:

I have checked with Mr. Reiuitenwiay reaneok to
the gymmasium trousers and he tells me that samples will be
ready either today or Monday and that he will also have
definite price information figured.

I will hold out your letter and Seliow through on
this spi! to make sure the matter is not overlooked.

Very cordially yours,

LOWE & CAMPBELL ATHLETIC GOODS Co.

Le R. Freeburg
Vice-President

 
 

ip, Paul Feirhurst, :
Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co.,
1509 Saltinore |

Kansas City, Ho.

Dear Sr, Peirhurst:

i We are sending through todey en
order to Lowe and Campbell for four peire
of Offieiel lorseshoes, No, Neve, eed
at 80¢ per pair in your fell eataler,

| Requisition No, 69145 shovid reach

ou within a few days from the University |
bust ness Office covering this order, |

Sincorely youre,

Director of Physical Education,

 
KARL H.ROYER, MOSE. MANAGER
LOREN V.BROWN, SALES MANAGER
REED G.GENTRY, GENERAL AUDITOR

GEORGE C. LOWE, PRESIDENT ARNO F. HEINRICH, V.P.& FACY. SUPT.
D.KEEDY CAMPBELL,V.P.& GEN.MGR. R.C. CAMPBELL, VicE PRESIDENT
LES R.FREEBURG, VICE PRES.& TREAS FRED M. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY

KANSAS CITY, MO. . = : BOSTON, MASS.
MINNEAPOLIS,MINN. DALLAS, TEXAS
CINCINNATI, OHIO gPO°wMW = a : ( ’ . . j CHICAGG), - ILL;
PHILADELPHIA, PA. =— Gf r : om J 2 Ms ST. PAUL, MINN.
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DES MOINE A = a ITHACA,NEW YORK

: SYRACUSE, N.Y.

CHARLOTTE, N.C) ee — — — ee
WORCESTER,MASS. NASHVILLE, TENN.

Dre Forrest C. Allen,
The Im,
Dickinson County, Iowae

Dear Doctor:

Your letter of the 17th to Keedy was opened by me as
he is in the east on a business trip and will not return
until after September lst.

Karl Royer is also away on his vacation but he is due
back next Tuesday so it is likely that he and I both will be
here when you come in to do your stuff in the basketball picture.

It has been terribly hot here for the past several days
but it looks as though we might get a break today as it is
cloudy and threatening raine I can assure you though that it
will not be necessary for you to bring your long-legged underwear
with you when you come down next week}

Best regards.

Very cordially yours,

L ATHLETIC GOODS CO.

Le Re Freeburg- Vice Prese

 
 

September 27, 1937.

iia De Keedy Gampbell S
iowe & Campbell Athletic Goode Co,,
15th and Baltimore,

Kansas City, igeourt»

Dear Eeedy:

Yesterday I mde arrangements
withthe business office of the Athletic
_asseciation to order seme basketball shoes.

Yrank Mandeville was in ana he
took the order, and also made arrangements ro=
garding the four pairs of shoes thet were scone
signed te me on memorandum. I am sure overye
thing has been cleared up peer the baskete= -
ball order on shoos.

Ineldentally, I vant to thank
7 for your kind letter regarding the baskete
ball film, I eam very anxious to see the film
in the near future, and wild ist 7” know my
reaction.

| Ween every good wtsh, tam

“incerely yours,

FCA: Director of Physicel Education, _

 
KARL H. ROYER, MoSE. MANAGER
LOREN V.BROWN, SALES MANAGER
REED G.GENTRY, GENERAL AUDITOR

GEORGE C. LOWE, PRESIDENT ARNO F. HEINRICH, V.P. & FACY. SuPT.

O.KEEDY CAMPBELL,V.P.& GEN.MGR. R.C. CAMPBELL, VICE PRESIDENT
LES R.FREEBURG, VicE PRES.& TREAS FRED M. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY

KANSAS CITY, MO. = : \ BOSTON, MASS.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DALLAS, TEXAS
CINCINNATI, OHIO ; < yy: . > wm CHICAGO, > ILL,
PHILADELPHIA,PA. : . / ST. PAUL, MINN.
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WASHINGTON,D.C. oe a “cca eee Se ae pe ae BUFFALO, N.Y.
KANSAS CITY, KANS. : DETROIT, MICH.
CLEVELAND, OHIO E (A DENVER, COLO,
DES MOINES, !1OWA 2 ITHACA,NEW YORK

SS a = + = SYRACUSE, N.Y.

CHARLOTTE,N.C. = —_ : = i
WORCESTER,MASS. * MANUFACTURING RETAIL NASHVILLE, TENN.

1509-11-13 BALTIMORE AVE.,

Aawsa:s; Cran Yeo.,
September 24, 1937

Dr. Forrest C. Allen,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

My dear "Phog":

Yes, I saw the basket ball film and talkie and I thought it
very fine indeed. I believe that it is something that will go over
splendidly with the schools.

I was surprised and quite delighted at the way you and the
other five coaches each put over his ideas. You all really did a fine
job of it, and I am not throwing any baloney when I say that the
concensus of opinion among our crowd was that your part of it wes the
best.

The performance put up by the Phillips 66 team we all thought
was marvelous, and "Chuck" Taylor's part of it was a very fitting
climax to the talks made by the coaches.

Now I am no expert at basket ball, at least present day
basket ball, although I used to think I knew something about the game,
and will admit I haven't kept on it. However, even though that is a
fact I was very much impressed with the way the pleys were executed
and I am quite sure that the high shool basket ball coach and his
players are going to get a wonderful amount of good out of this film
and it really ought to go over in quite a big way.

Incidentally, 1'd say it was no mean advertisement for you
and for Kansas University, either. As I said, your part of it was
splendidly done and I believe it is going to be well worth while to
you and to the other coaches as well.

truly,)

 
 

September 2, 1937.

lip, BD, Keody Campbell,

Lowe & C 11 athletic Goods Co,.,
iSth ané Baltimore,

Kansas City, Hissouri,

Dear Keedy:

The Rawlings people quote e price
of $2.89 on those trousers, and Carl's sell
them for $35.50 to the students. The shirts
are $1.95 retail, and $1.50 Rawlings price
to Cari’s, They ere also skewing the crease
in the long trousers at this figure,

3 : Please let me know your reaction
on those,
I enjoyed the visit with you.

Sincerely yours,

PCAs AH : Director of Physical Education.

 
 

September 23, 1937.

Me. D, Keedy Campbell,
Vice President, |

Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co.,

15th and Baltimore,

Dear EKeedy:

. The Calvin Film people phoned mo last
Saturday that they were showing the basketball
talkie reel in your place at 4 o*slock that day,

I am writing you wishing to have you
give mo your very frank estimate of tho fiim as
it listened ani as it looked to you. What good
points and poor points cid it have for an
educational film? Z will be very happy to learn,

Very cordially yours,

FCA:AH ‘Director of Physical Education,