June 5, 1944. Lieut. Theidare M, O'Leary, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Office of Naval Officer Procurement, Kansas City 6, Missouri. Dear Ted: Thank you for your good letter of the 31st ultimo. ‘f ealled Mr. Ball and he seemed very happy indeed to get the information. It was also nice of you to write as you did regarding our relations in your undergraduate days. I enjoyed them very much, I assure youe Paul and his wife and your mother are going ‘to dinner tonight with us at the Country Club. I am looking forward to it with much pleasurable anticipation. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Address Reply to: The Office of Naval Officer Procure- ment, Second Floor, Finance Building, 1009 Baltimore Ave., KansasCity 6,Mis- BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL souri, and not to the signer of this letter. NAVY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF NAVAL OFFICER PROCUREMENT KANSAS CITY 6, MISSOURI REFER TO NO. Dr. F. C, Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kas, Dear Doc: , Checking up on the case of Mr. Ball I find that his application will probably be forwarded to Washington for final action within the next day or SOe One more letter of reference,which is believed to be on the way,is all that is holding it up. While it is,of course, impossible to state with any certainty what action will be taken in Washington our previous experience has shown that well over 50 per cent of the applications submitted by us are favorably acted upon, Mr. Ball will probably receive an official notification from this office within a few days informing him that his application has been forwarded, but I would appreciate it if you would pass the above information on to him personally, since he did ask you to communicate with me, Thank you very much for your kind words on the telephone about the handball and also for the thoughtful letter you wrote after I had won the Missouri Valley. I have derived immeasureable satisfaction, pleasure, exercise and a certain amount of self-discipline out of the game, and I never forget that it was you who got me started playing ite At the tournament in Chicago I was pleased to have several people tell me that they thought I was the most ‘ dieteven player there.If that was the case, a great deal of it can be attributed to what you taught me on the basketball court. Bee ore M, O'Leary Lieut. USNR. Sincerely, > March 22, 1944. Lieut. Theodore M. O'Leary, Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Ted: : I have been expecting to write you a letter of , tions for over a week upon your splendid achievement in winning the Missouri Valley singles handball tournament. I imow it is a goal that you have been striving for, for quite some time, to have accomplished it is wonderful. I know what a good imer feeling comes to a man when he has realized his personal ambition. It is of those things a fellow doesn't talk about much, tut it does I congratulate you. } urs. Allen and I read your last two splendid reviews in the Star. You have a lovely touch as reflected by your writings, doubtless, in the home environment that was yours. , ofa parent seeing the youngsters trudge off to school or mke | Very cordially yours, to Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH , Varsity Basketball Coach, Semmens Ws 1944, i Mr. Vernon 3B. Snell, Dear i. Snell: City, Okla. ay of The article says we met him last year, and played him two games. “35 By ff E¥8ds lige gh hay vie 7 it in Let i i [. bat i tid in : Ay ey 4 tl ie saagiae ue di ii. piled te LEE: bptae 8 §- Hae Ve fie i iH AS 3s a ovhil a a 8 I will not go into what caused the cessation of play, but doubtless you may remember. Shere is one other way, and maybe two, of making more points then the Aggies meke when Kurland is in there. But why should I reveal those things when we might sccidentally met then? You ask what happemed to our mutual friend, Roy Remett. He is at Pearsons, Kansas. ile was in the Ford business but when the ‘pumitions plant opened up there he got a very lucrative job, I am told. 1 heve sean him fron time to tine, and he and lirs. Bermmett are very happy. “ith all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, | Directoy of Physical Edueation, PCAs. Varsity Basketball Coach. Phone 271211 ~ THE ae ae eg oR LAH OMA H OKLAHOMA. cit ¥ T Mz Ss THE FARMERSSTOCGCKMAWN January 18,1944 Dry F.C.Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan. Dear “riend Phog: We are running a series of articles on "How to Stop Bob Kurland." I know you've heard of the lad---Hank Tba's "-foot center and by the way some of the folks down this way sorta think you ditched the Aggies until Kurland got out of school. Now of course I did n't say that to make you mad. However, back to the subjegt--I just knew that you cauld park yourself and dash off a masterpiece on the subject of how to stop Kurlang the goals to 12-Tfoot the subjectt. ahoman Sports Desk, Oklahoma City, Ckla. P.S. Doc, what ever happened to our mutual friend Roy Bennett who once coached here at Ventral’ VBS = Hovember l, 1943. Lieut. Theodore M. O'Leary, USNR, Naval Aviation Cadet Selestion Board, Kansas City 6, Missouri. Dear Ted: It was nice of you to write me and I appreciated the inform ation given concerning George B. Hayes. I am not surprised in the least -conserning our mutual acquaintence, Jack Gardner. Slipping is one of his finest arts. a et eee ee eet eee when he came to Manhattan. ~ Congratulations, and thanks on behalf of Henry Shenk, Elmer Cur football team looks much better. I did not see you in the stands but our boys played splendidly. However, I want to say that I thought the Aggies were the worst sandlot ball club that 7 had seen in a long time in their absolute failure to incorporate football fundamentals. They not only looked green but untutored. However, I would not want to be quoted on that because of the fact that I would not want Mr. Haylett think that he was getting some uwmeeded publicity. | to I will write you more regarding the cadets’ misapprehension. I believe they are getting every consideration, but I am gind to know that you realize some of the complaints of sometimes disgruntled players. ‘I certainly will keep definitely in mind the look-out that you have for superior or high school graduates in the 17-year-old class and the age range from 18 to 26. Thanks for the information, and with kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, i Pirector of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Address Reply to: Officer-in-Charge, not to signer of this letter. NAVAL AVIATION CADET SELECTION BOARD 1210 BRYANT BUILDING REFER TO NO. x 3 11TH AND GRAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY 6, MISSOURI Oct. 28,193 Dr, FeGe Allen, Director of Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence. Dear Doc: In checking over my correspondence I discovered that I had neglected to answer your letter of October 6 concerning the desire of George B. Hayes to be ordered to Lawrence after the completion of his work at William Jewell. I am sorry that I overlooked replying for so longe Our old board has been split into two separate entities and the part with which I remained deals only in procurement but nevertheless I think I can arrange to have Hayes sent to Lawrence when it is time for him to move on, which will not be for a couple of monthse The separation of functions almost enabled our friend Jack Gardner to slip one over on me when the last class left Jewell the other day, Fortunately at the last minute I discovered that he had routed all the good football players to Iowa State, By enlisting the help of a friendly officer I was able to shuffle a few cards and asa result two fine backs, Bishop and Miller, reported at Lawrence yesterdayeAt least these two boys are said to be goods I have heard some complaints from naval aviation people at Lawrence that for some reason our cadets have not been getting too many breaks from the coaching staff, I find it hard to believe that the coaches would overlook any bet that would enable them to win ball games. I've had enough to do with athletics to know that it is most common to hear certain players or certain groups complain that they have been discriminated against. However, I pass the report on to you for whatever it may be worthe We are now looking very hard for 17-year-old high school seniors or graduates and superior high school graduates inthe 18 to 26 age range, If you have any in mind I'd appreciate it if you would send them over. Our monthly quota of l17-year-olds has just been increased five-fold. Sincerely, Theodore M. O'Leary Lieut. A-V(S), USNR. Maroh 8, 1944. Captain F. H. furst, Reception Center, Port Leaverworth, Kansas. Dear Captain Murst: Confirming my phone conversation with you of this date, Tt want you to Imow that I greatly appreeiate any courtesy you will show to Alf T. H. Oleson, who has been connected with the University as chief pharmacist for about fours years. I have known this young wan very intimately since he was & frestmn. le has exceptional ability and a fine character. As I told you, I mm secretary of Douglas County Selective Service Board No. 1. Thanking you for your kinduess, I an . Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA: 48 Varsity Basketball Coach. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SERVICE WATKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAWRENCE, KANSAS $e8e4 4 Mr. Alf T. H. Oleson, age 27 years Graduate of Kansas University Sehool of Pharmacy, B.S. Degree in Pharmaey. Granted leave of absence from position (as of Mareh 6, 44) as Ché@f Pharmacist at Watkins Memorial Hospital, Health Service, K. U. Has been unable to secure release for leave of absence from position due to the fact that no pharmacists were available. A young woman graduating Mareh 1, 44 was obtained to release Mr. Oleson for military Service. Went to draft board and signed voluntary induction papers requesting the Navy. He wishes to continue along his own experienced line of work and therefore is very interested in being inducted into the navy as pharmacists mate, December 8, 1943. Coach Stuart Baller, University of Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Coach Baller: I am very sorry that our basketball schedule is so full now that the University administration will not permit us to play more games. We would enjoy playing your team, but wider the ciroumstences it is impessible to add more games to this year's schedule. 2. Wishing you the best of success, I am Sincerely yours, | Direetor of Physical Education, PCA:AH | Varsity Basketball Coach. THE UNIVERSITY OF OMAHA OMAHA, NEBRASKA November 15, '435 Dr. “orrest Allen, Basketball “oach University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allen; This letter is written to inquire if the University of Kansas would consider one or two games with the University of Omaha. Due to war conditions, our school has hesitated about continuing intereollegiate athletics, but have decided to go ahead in basketball. We would be very happy arid honored, I'm sure, if you could find a place for us, either at Lawrence or Omaha, or both places. The University of Omaha belongs to the North Central Conference which includes the two North and South Dakota state schools, Iowa Teachers , Morningside, and Augustana of Sioux Falls. Sincerely Yo Stua Baller Basketball Coach University of Omaha November 22, 1943. Mr. Stuart Baller, Basketball Coash, University of Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Mr. Baller: Your letter to Dr. Allen has been reseived during his absence from the office. He will return later this week and I an sure you will hear from hin soon regarding a possible basketball game with the University of Kansas. Sincerely yours, Secretary to Dr. Porrest ©. Allen. December 8, 1945. sissiatis Gil soa Gs takes wean ay Geke fine city. — giangh go Cnn ullggeergpdemeg-qarn i dlgen My Baar Rysoratipe’.g PE home. He is a grand boy and I am sending him a Jayhawk Rebounds and putting hin on the mailing list. I am also sending you one of these Jayhawk Rebounds to show you what we are doing for our boys overseas and elsewhere. We are trying to keep them well acquainted with the other fellows‘ whereabouts, and especially to tie them to their old stomping : ground here on Mout Oread. When you have finished with this please pass it on to Dink Littrell and Principal Klots for their mere inspection. With great appresiation and kindest personal regards, i am Very sincerely yours, Direoter of Physical Bdueation, FCA:AH : Varsity Basketball Coach. Coffeyville Public Schools December 4, 1943 BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Forrest Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allens: I want to tell you again how thoroughly we enjoyed having you as our speaker at the football banquet last night and at the senior high school in the afternoon. You really "rang the bell" in both places. I have heard many complimentary remarks from the men and boys who were present last night. It was grand of you to take the time to do this for us when you have so many things to do. With kindest personal regards, I am Very sincerely yours, @. Wk ge W. M. Ostenberg Cy. Superintendent of\Schools WMOs vw Coffeyville, Kansas November 16, 1943. Lt. Theodore M. O'Leary, Naval Aviation Cadet Seleation Board, 1210 Bryant Building, Kansas City 6, Missouri. Dear Ted: Director of Physical Education, FOA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Ens. Address} Reply to: Officer-in-Charge, not to es : this a NAVAL AVIATION CADET SELECTION BOARD 1210 BRYANT BUILDING REFER TO NO. /11TH AND GRAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY 6, MISSOURI Dr, Feo, Allen, Director of Phyical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doc: I had a good letter from Henry Shenk Monday in regard to the situation involving the V-5 mene I hope that neither you nor Henry got the idea that I was in any way critical of the treatment the men were gettinge As you recall I pointed out in my letter to you that my own athletic experience had demonstrated to me that there was rarely any puss for a player's belief that he was being discriminated against. However, I had heard certain rumblings and I thought that it wuld be well to clear the matter up. We may have other war time seasons and it seemed to me wise to make certain that nothing was being done that might impel any V-5 officials to hesitate to send athletes dow tc Lawrence, Frankly, my first concern in the matter was the welfare of the University. Henry said he might be dom here to show some motion pictures and I am hoping to have a chance to visit with him, An officer who has been helpful in getting players to the right places has expressed a desire to see the Kansas-Missouri game, 1 wonder if it would be possible to get two tickets for him. I would also like my K ticket and would like to buy a ticket for my wife. We would vice! then together. If you will see that they are sent, whthiinat statement for whatever is due on Irs. o'Leary$ ticket and in the way of taxes I'll send you a checks The same mail that brought me Henry's letter brought also another copy of Jayhawk Rebounds. Keep up the good work. I know what it means to the -boyse If you don't look out, some magazine or newspaper will be grabbing you off as columnist and the basketball world will be the losers, Sincerely, _ } i ip 4 Lieut. George E. Miele, USNR a i i Olathe, Kansas. i \ | | 4 \ \ Dear Lieutenant Miele: : , \ \ have a badminton ‘Iam sorry that we do not team at the University of Kansas. impossible for us to meet your team, Sincerely yours, : Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. NAS7/GEM:fh U. S. NAVAL AIR STATION 13=PT/24-43 OLATHE, KANSAS 13 November 1943 From: OIC, Cadet Athletic Program, USNAS, Olathe, Kansas. To: Athletic Director, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. Subj: Badminton Match, Challenge of, le The USNAS, Olathe, Kansas Badminton Team would like to challenge your university to a badminton match. ae This station will be satisfied with either a Home-and- Home series or a single meeting at your university. 36 A sharing of shuttlecocks used is desirous. Le Competition composed of four single matches and two double matches is contemplated although any other set up suggested is sat- isfactory to the Olathe team. 5e Saturday would be preferable for the day of competition. Respectfully A Aad George E, iMiele Lieutenant, USNR November 12, 1943. yours, Direotor of Physioal Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. October 6, 19435. Lt. Theodore M. O'Leary, Public Relations Officer, Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board, i210 Bryant Building, Kansas City 6, Missouri. Dear Ted: Vernon Hayes, who is a member of our Physical Education staff, and a brother of Rutherford B. Hayes, captain of the Jayhawker football team in 1955, brought his nephew into the office the other day. The nephew's name is George B. Hayes, and he is stationed at William Jewell College. He is a football and basketball p know if there is any chance in the future of having him transferred to K. Ue. to However, ee If there is anything that you can do, Vernon Hayes would greatly apprec- iate it. I am hoping Henry will benefi t thereby, but this morning he came in with a rather long face because Dean Lawson of the College has a rule that any student transferring from another college with a D is put on pro- tic fine student at MePherson high bation. This ee ee a Thanks a million for past favors, and good luck. Fraternally, ni ear er NAVAL AVIATION CADET SELECTION BOARD 1210 BRYANT BUILDING REFER TO NO. 11TH AND GRAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY 6, MISSOURI Dr. F. C. Allen, I a Director of Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kase Sept. 2,193 Dear Doc: I thought you would be interested in knowing that I have just finished personally going over the list of William Yewell Flight Preparatory school graduates and that the fifteen best football players are scheduled to arrive in Lawrence fer classes beginning September 30, They will all be there for at least eight weeks, “enry Shenk has a list containing the names of thirteen of the men. I was able to add two more. One, Alexander F, Yanks is described by his commanding officer as a "wonderful football player." He also .stood second in his class scholastically. I don't know what his previous experience has been. The fifteenth man will be Howard C. Borschel,jr., also said to be very good, An interesting angle is that all fifteen boys, with one or two exceptions, are among the leaders in their class. Only thirty men are being sent to Lawrence in this class so I think we did quite well to get fifteen football players out of the groupe Will you please pass this information on to Henry, I told him I would let hin know as soon as anything definite developed, Although absolutely nothi-s ing wcabeuey to Naval regulations was done to get these boys sent to Lawrence it might be just as well if the impression were given that they just happened to get there. Just keep my role in the affair as quiet as possible. But I know you would have done that anywaye Iowa State, Washburn and Central college of Pella, Iowa ; all have football teams this year and would have liked to have had some of these boys so you can see I might get in wrong if +) oe oe that there was anything planned about so many good football men"happening" to land at “awrence, I hope to get up sometime soon, and also hope to see some of the games this fall. I'll look you upe a Sincerely, /ti September 22, 1943. Lieut. Theodore M. O’Leary, USHR Naval aviation Cadet Selection Board, 1210 Bryant Building, Kansas City 6, Missouri. Dear Ted; - Thanks so mich for your good letter of the 18th - instant, and thanks a million for the kininesses to Charles Moffett. You did everything in your power to get the induction through, so I appreciate it just as much as if we had him here on Mount Oread. He is a grand boy and he would have helped the football team as well as the basketball team tremendously. Monday. But he did call me up from Kansas City and told me of his hard luck and wanted me to extend his kindest thanks to you. May I add mins with fulecme enphasis. I will be interested in seeing what aid you can send Henry, because he needs it, and he is « grand fellow. With all good wishes, I am Fraternally yours, Director of Physical Bducation, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball coach. NAVAL AVIATION CADET SELECTION BOARD 1210 BRYANT BUILDING REFER TO NO. 11TH AND GRAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY 6, MISSOURI Pub. 101 18 September 1943 Dy. F.C. Alien, Director of Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doctor: Vharles Moffett,who came in yesterday, was unable to pass our physical examination because of a jaw condition known as, "“overbite with impingement". the theory on which the Navy turns down men with such a condition is that the condition interferes with the satisfactory use of certain rescue devices. There are a number of naval doctors who believe that with the im- provement of rescue devices, such a condition should no longer be a bar to a man's acceptance. However, no changes have yet been made in the physical requirements and there was nothing our medical department could do but reject the man. It is too bad because he appeared to be a very promising candidate. The other matter which I mentioned to you over the telephone is coming along very well and I hope to have some definite information on it by the 23rd of September. If you have any more boys, don't hesitate to let me know. Perhaps we will have better luck with them than we had with Moffett. Sincerely, — Ad THEODORE M. O'LEARY, Lieut., A-V(S), USNR., Member of the Board and Public Relations Officer. TMO:RWN ington State forests. a 3 ses x= a : c . o > ® 2 3 a a i Ze a ° Uv c , © > c 3 a = o a ee Aes ati esac ar fee in a eS arf