July 24, 1945

Mr. Leo Novak
Track Coach, Hef. Ce
fest ‘Point, Hew York : | +.

Dear Leo:

hia Silliness dale, Oa a nes ee ely
here at the University of Kansas and also serving with me on our
Douglas County Selective Service Board. Ye is Chairman and I am

Secretary of the board, He wis telling me

Jones, dre Coe 7, Piel, UsieleCey West Point had reported for your
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T have known young Jones all hie life and observed him doing

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the AcSef.Ps. outfit at Cincinnati University be
Western front. He saw a lot of bitter service in Germany up |
last. This was before he was recalled for his cadet training at’
- Point. .

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= I have great confidence in this young man and you will find hin
@ ster] competitor ani hard working young fe iis
£8 8 » pole vaulter, and I think jumper here at the University
back in 1910-11-12, so Jones comes from a family that has strong track
competitive background to stimulate him. I thought you might be interested |
in knowing about this young man as-I would if I were ine similar situation.

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I hear from cadets concerning you quite often. a
cid veh Mes on aalthhe mo On bets < Had wyeekt nadie
with them. It is a great lot of fun for me to sit down and look to

the tine when I oan chew the athletic fat with you as we did in days of
yor@e

With a2 good wishes for your continued musoses, 1 as : | oy

| Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education
= basketball coach