April 6, 1942.

Mr. C. O« Burnside,

Carpenter Paper Cos,
‘Oklehoma City, Okla.

Dear Cob:

You wrote a very gracious and dignified letter and
I certainly was happy to hear from youe But I did not want
you to think that I was blaming you at all for indiscretions
of any of the Oklishoma people. I can readily understand your
admiration for Tucker because so many times you find en ath-
- lete who can do only his specialty, and when you find a man with
talents other than athletics you admire that individual more on |
the special talent side because he is generally a rare exception.

Please do not feel that I am as man as I talke Frankly,
‘I would not do the boy harm for anything. He may be a botter
fellow than I think, but I am so prejudiced against fellows who
try to sell their athletic wares and hold themselves out as :

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feel and I admire you for it. ia: Sedkig: Kate ahet een Gat asia:
to do the next day, it seems. My sincerest and best wishes
will always go with you wherever you go. And remember, I deeply
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for your country.

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Basketball Bible", when I dedicated it to the boys who did not
coms back, were these words, “Only those fit to live who are

- not afraid to die“.

With all good wishes to you and yours, and a reaffirm-
ation of ow long friendship, I am

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. :