August 14, 1945

Mr. Harold Baker
31 West 69th Street
Kansas City, Missouri

Dear Harold:

I have your letter of August 11 in which you applied for a
Job at the University. I am very sure that we can help you, but until -
your schedule is made out I do not believe that we can do more than
promise you work. - | | | :

: _ am glad that you are interested in physical education and
that you hope to become a physician some day, Both of these are love-
able ambitions and I will be happy te help you with work so that you
may obtain the end that you desire. :

In answer to your question regarding barbells and dumbbells
to build one's body and health, beg to state that they will build your
~ body and improve your health, but they have a tendency to make one
muscle-bound. The weights are not conducive to building supple muscles
such as are used in the track events, dashes egpecially. The best way
to develop speed in running the dashes in track is to first practice
your starts for a while, then move out with a snap, and after that
then ease up in the middle of your dash for a while, then sprint again,
and so forth, _ - a is | ie

| | I am sure if you are interested in track, Coach Ray Kenehl
will be happy to work with you and develop you into a good sprinter.
‘That is, of course, if you have the ambitions and the talents necessary.

_ When you come to school this fall drop in to see me ami I
will endeavor to make a place for you. Certainly, when a fellow likes
athletics and athletes it is easy for him to do good work, With all
good wishes, I am ee ‘

Sincerely, |

Forrest C. Allen
: Director, Physical Education
) a ae _ Varsity Basketball Coach
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