MAYOR CHARLES S. KEITH Ex-Officio Chairman T. L. EVANS Vice-Chairman H. E. BONING, JR. FRED G. BUFFE ARTHUR A. GUETTEL FRED L. HILDEBRAND JAMES F. LILLIS SAMUEL J. WHITMORE °GZ5> 32 Boarp OF GOVERNORS EUGENE C. ZACHMAN Manager JAMES H. NIXON Ass’t. Manager CLARENCE B. HOFF Auditor MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM KANSAS CITY, MO. April 2, 1940 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog: Now thet Kansas City's biggest and best basketball tournament has passed into history I want to close our records with this note to you. Its purpose is to tell you that in my opinion you are "tops" as a basketball coach, a gentleman and a square shooter. Credit for the amazing success of the tournament belongs to you, and I know that the one next year under your direction will be equally as successful. All of us enjoyed working with you, and we are looking forward to your return next year. With kindest personal regards, I am Very,sincerely yours, FA 4 aaa ECZ/DS Eugeng\C. Zachman, Manager Munic 1 Auditorium