LET'S ALL SWIM OKLAHOMA U! Dear Mr. Owen: I am pleased to hear that the University of Oklahoma has got- ten a beautiful pool so that we can at some time have the privilege of staging the National Intercollegi- ates in your pool. I certainly wish to congratulate all those concerned in its building and I am sure it will help tremendously the game of swimming in your section. Sincerely yours, Matr Mann, Swimming Coach, University of Michigan. Nore: Mr. Mann’s Michigan team just recently won the Nation- al Collegiate championship again. oo : _ BENNIE OWEN PHOTO BY HAROLD Director Physical Education POSED BY Bos CISAR ob and Intramurals DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FOR MEN YOU'LL ENJOY SWIMMING IN A POOL EQUIPPED AS MODERNLY AS THIS ONE 25 Yarps Lone, 8 Lanes WipE ee new Sooner pool is regulation size. On page 122 of the Spalding Swimming guide for 1936, rule 8 declares that “Preference shall be given to swim- ming pools that are 75 feet in length, 35 feet or more in width, and at least 10 feet in depth at the deep end for fancy diving.’ The Sooner pool more than con- forms. It is 75 feet long, 40 feet wide and 11 feet deep below the diving boards. BRANDSTEN STEEL Divinc Boarps Noiseless “whip up” Brandsten Intercollegiate and International diving boards, that can be adjusted to the diver’s weight assure divers equipment that con- forms exactly with specifications of the N. C. A. A. and the National A. A. U. Both the high and low boards are covered with mats of strip cocoa. The lad- der leading to the steel platform of the high board is equipped with hardwood safety treads. Seats Burtt For 500 SpecTAToRS Seats for 500 spectators have been built at the north end of the pool. Every seat affords a splendid close-up view. You Can Run WirtHout FAtiine On Non-Suie TILe The Non-slip Ceramic tile that covers the new Sooner pool and also all floor space adjacent to it is a new safety feature. A swimmer can race barefooted over it without danger of slipping and sustaining a serious injury from a bad~fall. Water Is PurtFIED CoNSTANTLY, Never Goes STALE The water in the pool is continuously being puri- fied by the Everson Re-Circulating system. The water is always germ-free and crystal clear. With this system it is not necessary to shut down the pool every few days for cleaning, and replentishing with heated water. Motor driven pumps draw the water from the pool through the outlet fittings and strainer. At this point the sterilization solution is fed through the line. The pump then forces the sterile water through the filters and heater back through the inlet fittings. The tem- perature of the water is constantly kept between 72 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. (a Dear Mr. Owen: The University of Oklahoma is to be congratulated on the completion of its standard-size swimming pool. A _ nat- atorium of such excellence is import- ant in every major institution of learn- ing. It should be very popular among Oklahoma students and faculty mem- bers and should bring to your campus competitive sports of the highest calibre. Very truly yours, Epwarp TJ. KENNEDy, Columbia university, New York City Nore: Mr. Kennedy is editor of Spald- ings’ Official Intercollegiate Swimming guide. ——S== DeEaR Mr. OweEn: Swimming and acquatic sports have long been recognized as among the most valuable activities in the physical education program. The University of Oklahoma has now provided, for the use of its students, one of the finest acqatic plants to be found anywhere. We are happy indeed to felicitate the university on such an addition to their Physical Education facilities and to con- gratulate the students and faculty on your department. Cordially yours, L. W. St. Joun, Director of Athletics, Ohio State university on DEAR Mr. OweEN: When I enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in the fall of 1932, Prosper- ity and the Men’s Swimming pool were always just around the corner. Mean- while we swam wherever we coul find water—at Crystal Lake, the wo- men’s pool and even the 18-inch deep lily pond across trom the Fieldhouse Now you have built a swell men’s pool and I am counting the days until I can swim in it. Congratulations. Jack Davis. Norte: Jack Davis, now a Hutchinson, Kans. lumberman, is the greatest swim- mer of the university’s history. SucTION Poot CLEANER ELIMINATES Dust EDIMENT which settles on the floor and walls of the pool overnight is removed by the Suction Pool Cleaner which contains a hair and lint catcher and operates much like the ordinary domestic vacuum cleaner except that the dirt-carrying agency is water instead of air. This provides the final step in keep- ing the pool absolutely clean and glistening. New SHowers anp Tortets ADJACENT Brand new showers and toilet rooms, each floored and walled with ceramic tile, complete the equipment. HEATER REGULATES WaTER TEMPERATURE Water in the pool is kept at the desired temper- ature by the Instantaneous Type Steam Operated Swimming Pool Heater which has a capacity of 12,000 g. p. h. from 40 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit when supplied with steam at atmospheric pressure. ANTISEPTIC Foot BaTus Onox antiseptic foot baths in which each swim- mer is required to step before going into the pool, are stationed at the door of each shower room and prevent infection. You Can Swim Faster IN AERATED WATER Swimmers say the new Sooner pool is fast and predict that many new records will be set in it. Thanks to its Filtering and Sterilizing system which assures fresh water running into the pool at all times the water is constantly aerated (contains lots of bub- bles and is consequently lighter and more bonyant) and any experienced swimmer knows you can whizz Another factor that will as- sure speed is the fact that the wide gutters with which through aerated water. the pool is equipped will cut down waves. LEFT PANEL PHOTOGRAPHS top view—the new Sooner pool at night» showing both high and low | third view—Antiseptic foot baths prevent infection. bottom view—view of new pool | photographed during construction. 7 SWIMMING IN INTERSCHOLASTICS THis YEAR N official State High School swimming meet will be held in the new Sooner pool April 30 and May | as part of the 33rd annual Oklahoma Interscholastic meet. Preliminaries will start at 9 a. m. Friday, April 30 and ae | : | second view—Ernest Butler, of | diving boards. the order of events will be 50 yards free style, 100 yards breast stroke, 200 | Woodward, does a back dive off the — second view—Swimming instructor yards free style, 100 yards back stroke, 100 yards free style, fancy diving off | low board. | “Brace SDeake calls the roll. | the low board, 150 yards medley race and 200 yards free style relay. Each | third view—engine room under | man may.enter three events inclusive of relays and diving. Points will be | pool, showing re-circulating system scored 5, 3 and | for the first three places in all events save the two relays in which the scoring will be 8, 6 and 1. Individual gold, silver and bronze med- als will be awarded in each event, a shield to the school winning the team championship and a gold medal to the all-round champion. Bruce Drake, Sooner swimming coach and instructor, will act as starter and referee. >} — RIGHT PANEL PHOTOGRAPHS top view—seats for 500 spectators built at one end, and steam-operated swimming pool heater. bottom view—Instructor Drake and |. Director Owen talk it over from low diving board. f- dite ae SHELBY MARR “Big Six’ 50-Yard Champion 1930 and Oklahoma's First Swimmer JACK DAVIS “Big Six” All--around Champ- ion 1934 and 1936. MURRAY MacDONALD “Big Six’ All-around Champion 1931 NEW POOL WILL BE BOON TO VARSITY SWIMMING TEAMS Ce or they have never had a men’s pool to practice in, University of Oklahoma swimmers have competed in the “Big Six” conference swimming meet seven of the last eight years, win- ning nine first places and scoring a grand total of 82’ points. This is a remarkable record when one con- siders that Sooner swimmers have always had to go into the big conference meets without suf- ficient preparation. Other teams—Iowa State, Nebraska, Kansas State and Kansas—always swam several dual meets previous to the con- ference championships and consequently de- veloped form, acquired confidence, poise and condition, sharpened their speed and _ strength- ened their stamina. But not the Sooners. They had no pool to practice in. Nor any dual meets in which to build themselves up for the strenuous conference meet. Oklahoma swimmers have always had to plunge stone cold into the “Big Six” champion- ships. Yet they always gave a splendid account of themselves. Which isn’t surprising. A fellow who loves to swim so well that 1 he'll practice anywhere he can find water enough to float him, will usually be a hard man to beat. Oklahoma swimmers won the “Big Six” all-around swim- ming championship more times than any other school during the seven years Sooner teas entered the “Big Six” meet. Big Murray “Moose” MacDonald won it in 1931 and Jack Davis in 1934 and 1936. That’s three for Ok- lahoma. Nebraska and Iowa State won the all- around title twice each. Davis of Oklahoma is the only swimmer in the history of the confer- ence who ever won the “Big Six” all-round championship twice. Now Oklahoma has a superbly-equipped regulation sized men’s pool of her own. That means Sooner teams have a place to practice all year round, and also have a place to hold dual meets. Although Bennie Owen, director of phy- sical education and intramurals, built the pool primarily for swimming classes in the school of Physical Education, and for Intramural compe- tion, he has announced it will also be available to the university’s Intercollegiate swimmers. Bruce Drake, instructor in physical education, will be coach. at i a TOM STIDHAM Athletic Director “Bic Srx” ALL-AROUND SWIMMING CHAMPIONS 1929—13 pts. by Butler, Iowa State. 1930—8% pts. by Chaloupka, Ne- braska. 1931—13° PTS. BY MACDONALD, OKLAHOMA 1932—10 pts. by Frazier, lowa State. 1933—11% pts. by Murphy, Iowa State. 1934—10 pts. BY DAVIS OKLA- HOMA. : 1935—15 pts. by Lynde, Nebraska. 1936—12 PTS. BY DAVIS, OKLA- HOMA. 1937—13 pts. by Hagelin, Nebraska. NOTE: Davis, Oklahoma, only swim- mer ever to win all-around title twice. Davis holds “Big Six” record of 32 points scored in three years of com- petition. Competing in eight events, Davis averaged 4 points per event. HOW OKLAHOMA HAS FINISHED IN. “BIG SIX” SWIMMING 1929—no entries. *1930—5 pts., fifth place. 1931—16% pts., fourth place. 1932—23 pts., third place. *1933—3 pts., fifth place. - 1934—13 pts. _ third place. *1935—10 pts., tie for fourth. *1936—12 pts., third place. 1937—no entries. Total points—82™. *Sent only one swimmer. Won nine first places. HAD NO POOL TO PRACTICE IN. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA SWIMMING RECORDS *50 yards free style—26s by Shelby Marr, 1930. *100 yards free style—Im.00.5s by Murray McDonald, 1931. BRUCE DRAKE Swimming Coach 200 yards free style—2m.16s by Jack Davis, 1935. *220 yards free stvle—2m.27.3s by Jack Davis, 1935. 400 yards free style—4m.59s by Jack Davis, 1934. 440 yards free stylke—5m.10s by Jack Davis, 1935, 500 yards free style—6m.6.2s by Jack Davis, 1934. 880 yards free style—l1m.31s by Jack Davis, 1934. 1,500 meters free style—21m.17.8s by Jack Davis, 1935. 100 yards back stroke—1m.10.4s by Jack Davis, 1935. *150 yards back stroke—1lm.47.5s by Jack Davis, 1936. 200 vards breast stroke—3m.7.8s by John Donaldson, 1932. Fancy diving (low board)—115.7 points by Ed Tuma, 1932. *won “Big Six” championship. “Bic Six” CoNFERENCE SWIMMING RECORDS 50 vards free style—24.4s by Lynde, Nebraska, 1936. 60 yards free style—30s by Hagelin, Nebraska, 1937. 100 yards free style—54.2s by Hagelin, Nebraska, 1937. 220 yards free style—2m.23.2s by Barry, Nebraska, 1937. 440 yards free. style—5m.23.2s by Barry, Nebraska, 1937. 150 YARDS BACK STROKE—1m.47.5s BY DAVIS, OKLA- HOMA, 1936. 200 yards breast stroke—2m.36.6s by Haldeman, Iowa State, 1937. 300 yards medley relay—3m.19.9s by Nebraska (Gavin, Thornton, Lynde), 1936. 400 yards free style relay—3m.57.3s by Nebraska (Dort, Leask, Ludwick, Krause), 1937. Fancy diving (low board)—136.7 points by Fleig, Iowa State, 1931. 14, 1938. si tle 2 if it i ul if + ili 33 fl in i AL a an Hi rth | i de ie Ht in dai? 3y qe es Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coaches : Wishing you many pleasant days to come, I em “February 5, 1938. ‘ine ke: Ba Rial dp > sag eed Room 804, Chicago, Tllinoise Dear lire Olson: Pardon uy delay in answering your good letter of the 12th ultimo. Replying to your query concerning the Long Island University coach, Clair Bee, instructing his mon to shoot without looking at the ball, Jy areas Wit os ait knee ve cues 1 a ek ck Ue it, keep our eye on it until it gets into our hand, and then after it Gre Te Gat fend, “we Never Sook WE Te RK ey ENS . I believe you must have made a mistake in your letter when you say “He claims that the eoach of the high scoring Long Island teams ine structs his men to shoot without looking at the ball « he states thet by concentrating on the hoop you will be more successful particularly om the long shots." Did you not mean without looking at the hoop? Yes, I agree with yous I tell the men to concentrate on the hoop and loop the ball 18 inches on a loop shot above the basket. That care of the short shots when you are always shooting at the rime And 4f you over=shoot you bank them in and the bell hits the rim and you are able to follow it on the rebomd. If you will study that part in.the Basketball Bible it gives a pretty definite lot of instrustion on iniie sia Fuk Wn ahha, tad: X semen Goa X we thes lee to hear fram youe If I do not acknowledge your cammmications promptly you will know that the detail of rwming the Physical Educa- Wednesday, January 12th. Dear Mr.Allen:- Thank you very much for writing me on December thirtieth and please permit to extend profuse apologies for the delay in acknowledging same. I know you must be busy and want you to know that I really do appreciate your kindness in writing to me. I read with great interest the article regarding your new book and glan to obtain it at my very first opportunity. I enjoyed your Basketball Bible and am certain the new book will prove of great interest to everyone interested in basketball. Our team has had more success than we anticipated by winning three of our first four games. To be honest about however I must say that the competition was not stiff. Am afraid that when we meet up with the strong teams we will have a tough job on our hands in trying to defeat them. After all with the very limited practice we enjoy I am surprised that our shooting has been as accurate as it has thus far proved to be. Of course,the physical condition is not what it should be were we practicing and playing at least several times each weeke Perhaps it is because I am old fashioned but to tell you the truth I do not care for the game as now played. Seems to me that right now most games consist of running first in one direction then in the other with but very little time and effort spent on using set plays and a proper defense. Evidently most teams operate on the theory that a good offense is the best defense. While that may be true to a certain extent nevertheless I enjoyed much more the old game. I have always enjoyed playing with men who keep up. a short fast passing game working the ball around with a weave and screening until a player is broken open. From my observations the average player now dribbles in as far as he can get - if blocked from going under the hoop - he leaps into the air and xxyxuxaxmnaxhandedxshek. attempts a one handed shot. The other players are never certain as to just when he is going te shoot hence are in poor position to follow. I dislike intensely the player who dogs it on defense - he is constantly playing for sleeper shots - never plays: more than half of the court. In the former game the player whb lagged on defense was quite readily seen by the spectators. Under the present set up his lack of defense ability or at any rate his lack of desire to do his part by guarding his man is not so readily apparent - do you not agree ? Of course,in say your game - the players know you are watching them and that such tactics will not be tolerated hence they make at least a stab at guarding - but in the independent game there is seldom a coach - or if a ceach one who will stand up and face to face accuse such a player because in most cases that player is the main scoring threat. And why shouldn't he be when he only participates in the offensive feature of the game ? TWO game _a er who made from four to etx benkate Meee ntaee haa ne et be ° a guard or a forward scores from four baskets and upward without playing the full game. In other words to me defensive basketball is but a very small part of the game. I have watched high scool,college, independent league,church teams,semi-pro and pro games this season. Where the team is composed mainly of seasoned players they attempt a fast break if they can get a man loose - if that doesn't work they slow up the play and work the ball around some but shoot much more often than they dié under the old game. As for the younger boys all the/ did was run - run - run. Such_a thing az.a set shot is seldom - most shots are attempted while in motion. What chance has a coach to teach fundamentals to those youngsters ? All they want is the ball and a crack at the hoope They would welcome a smaller ball and a larger hoop. It isn't to them a question of making a basket - but rather - “how many did you throw in to-day” - What do they want to practice dribble in and step in shots for when they seldom work the ball in closer that to the key hole ? Do you like the new game Mr.Qllen ? Have you found players who like this game because they can take it easy on defense ? The other night I had a rather interesting conversation at a basketball game with the chap who sat next to mee He proved to be from the East and I found his remarks most interesting. One thing in particular he said made me decide to ask you about ite He claims that the coach of the high scoring Long Island teams instructs his men to shoot without looking at the ball - he states that by concentrating on the hoop you will be more successful particularly on long shots. That is contrary to every coach from whom I have ever received instructionse I was told to avoid concentrating on the hoop because by constantly looking at the hoop I would be trying to "fit" the ball inte that hoop. I'd sure like to get your reaction to this shooting idea, It occured to me that you might get a kick out of the attached clipping. Sincerely yours, O L.H. Olson 910 S.Michigan Ave. Room 804 - Personal Chicago,Illinois © January 7, 19386 ah asa . Lawrence, Kansase Dear Glem s i am gorry that I did not see you when you wore in the offico morminge However, I have soue very sad news for you in that it is not necessary for me to see Coach Hargise Sena GAnciUne Os the 2ivek dasabens “cpabomoreliy gp PCASAH Director of Physical Bauontione May 284 1938. Cmaga, Kansase miniotin of Physicel fducation, Varsity Baskethall Coaches - E. C. Needham, Clerk Jchn Hamlet, Treasurer Mitchell Tessendorf, Director Onaga Rural High School : Onaga, Kansas ~ FACULTY: May 20, 1938 Avery Eddy, Prineipal; Social Science Jennie Smith, Mathematics Ethel Hotte, Biclogy, Domestic Scienc: Helen Meyer, Commerce Edith O’Meara, English, Latin Maurice Sehruben, Music, Euglish Fred Williams, Science, Athletics Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: . Find enclosed a warrant for $25.00 for your commencement address. It certainly was fine and I have heard many of the parents remark what a splendid address it was. Sincerely yours \ Mitchell Tessendorf, Director E. C. Needham, Clerk Jchn Hamlet, Treasurer Onaga Rural High School Onaga, Kansas 4] FACULTY : Avery Eddy, Principal; Social Science Jernie Smith, Mathematics Ethel Hotte, Biology, Domestic Sciencc Helen Meyer, Commerce . Edith O’Meara, English, Latin May 16, 1938 Maurice Sehruben, Music, English Fred Williams, Science, Athletics Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical lducation University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allens: Just @ line to let you know that our Commencement will be held Thursday, Mey 19 at the park stadium at 7:30 P. M. and we will see you at that time. Sincerely yours a. G. & - Addy; a AGE: AMM March 8, 1958. gra i 44j° be | mi y me dd sult oT tha iia FACULTY— BOARD OF EDUCATION-— A. G. Eddy, Principal : Mitehell Tessendorf, Director Fred Williams, Science, Coach Onaga Rural High School John Hamlet, Treasurer Edith O’Meara, English, History E. C. Needham, Clerk Ethel Hotte, Domestic Science Onaga, Kansas Maurice Schruben, Music, English Jennie Smith, Mathematics Helen Meyer, Commerce Marcy 4 ; 1938 Dr. Forrest CG. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen: In reply to your letter of #arch 1 stating that you would prefer May 19 for our commence- ment, due to the conflict of your conference meeting at Limcoln on May 20. We are only too glad to change to May 19 in order to accommo- date you. Ear i's 5 tie saivs March i, 19386 Mire Ae Ge Eddy, Principal, Onaga High School, Onaga, Kansase I am wondering if it would be agreeable to you to have si damental dis te toe ths, Go inn wae Nk vee taliee of February 16 either May 19 or 20. When. I wrote you my reply on otal 21 I was not cognizant of the meeting at Lincoln on May 20 and 3 It would be a pleasure for me to cane on May 19 if you ‘ean arrange it. If you could not have any other date but the 20th it would be necessary for me to see what Seas as ae it at Lincoln on the 2ist. I will appreciate your cooperation if is possible to change to the 19th. I will be happy to come for $25.00, and I will pay ny own expensese Very cordially yours, Director of Physical Education, FOAsAH Varsity Basketball Coache FACULTY— AG. Eddy, Principal ° Fred Williams, Science, Coach Onaga Rural High School Edith O’Meara,. English, History Ethel Hotte, Domestic Science Onaga, Kansas Maurice Sechruben, Music, English Jennie Smith, Mathematics Helen Meyer, Commerce February 25, 1938 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen BOARD OF EDUCATION-— Mitchell Tessendorf, Director John Hamlet, Treasurer E, C. Needham, Clerk In the lest few years we have been pay- ing our commencement speaker twenty-five dollars ($25.) including expenses. If this price is agreeable with you we will expect you to give our commencement address at eight o'clock, May 20. Sincerely yours “> AGE: AMM A. &, Kady, Princip February 21, 1956s. Principal he Ge Eddy, Onage Rural High School, Onaga, Kansase Dear Lite Eddy : I am very happy to aclmowledge receipt of your inguiry of the 16th instent. At the present time I do have both May 19 and 20 open. The prices in the past few years have undergone some revisions Previously I had reeeived a $25.00 hohorarium and expenses, but I am perfectly willing to live and let live. What has keen your cus=< | anny price for your commencement — ‘It would be a pleasure tes me to appear at your school at commencement tines Sincerely yours, ae Director of Physical Education, FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coaches FACULTY— BOARD OF EDUCATION-— A. G° Eddy, Principal ° Mitchell Tessendorf, Director Fred Williams, Science, Coach Onaga Rural High School John Hamlet, Treasurer Edith O’Meara, English, History : E. C. Needham, Clerk Ethel Hotte, Domestic Science Onaga, Kansas Maurice Schruben, Music, English Jennie Smith, Mathematics : Helen Meyer, Commerce February 16, 1938 Dr. Forrest .G.:Allen . Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: We are writing to wee if you still nawerthe commencement date of Mey 19 or 20, as we have not vet hired our commencement speaker. If vou do have either of these dates oven, what would you charge to give our commencement address? Sincerely yours ja b AGE: AMM Che University of Oklahoma orman, Okla “— 31, 1938 _— INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Dr. Forrest C. Allen Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lewrence, Kansas Dear Dr.:t= Mr. Harold Keith will furnish you with the information you asked for regarding the Basket- ball picture, record etc. You will no doubt receive it in the next couple of days. I enjoyed the meeting at Lincoln and think that the set-up you read concerning a National Championship each year is a splendid idea. This would as you say "cheapen" the possibilities of the promoters to cash in on college basketball by stageing a so-called national champ similar to the Garden games last year. The sooner we can shake loose of the doings of the A. A. U. and place the cash where it belongs the more independant cobleges can play. I only hope that we can realize this hope the coming year and see no reason why it can’t be workediout this year. Would appreciate any development on the subject that you see fit to send at this time. Hoping you have a pleasant summer, I am Sincerely, Stn took Varsity Basketball Coach : : a Very cordially yours, — I assure you that we will be very happy to contime in the same veine Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coache HEAD TOFOOT OUTFITTERS LAWRENCE, KANSAS June 8, 1938 Mr. F. C. #llen 601 Louisiane Lawrence, Kansas My dear Phog: Thanks for your check of $3.75 plus tax. We would really like some business from you and we have a wonderful line of merchandise. We will be glad to meet anyone's prices. Give us a chance the next time you are in need of anything. We would certeinly appreciate it. With kindest regerds, I am Very sincerely OBER'S “HO Be ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA May 24, 1938 Dr, Forrest C. Allen, Coach of Basketball, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allen: Mr. Iba will be in St. Louis wntil Saturday of this week, While talking with him by telephone yesterday I advised him of your letter concerning basketball games. He asked me to write you and say that he will get in touch with you immediately upon his return. Yours very truly, NG He As Dolman, JTe HAD:1 Asst. to Director.