April 50, 1945. Sgt. GO. Fe Peshek, Co. D, 38lst Inf., . APO 96, c/o P.Me, San Prancisso, Calif. . Dear Sergeant Pechek: I feel very apologetio in not answering your inquiry sooner. I have been out of town much, speaking at these “grapefruit and lettuce leaf". banquets, which we call basketball aftermaths of the season. These high sehools must have an animated cartoon present. when they selebrate their victories, or at least their moral victories, and I have been out almost every night for three weeks on that tour. — However, I am glad to tell you that in — times the basketball play at the Denver A.A.U. tournament is high grade, and it is on a par with or better than any basketbell played anywhere in the United States. This year, however, I attended the tournament and out of thirty-odd teans there were eight good teams, I would say, - no more. The fault of the A.A.U. is that. they try to get a full bracket of 32 teams, and generally end up with 40. Meny of tho early games, at least the first half of the week, are putrid. Four top teams are seeded in the upper bracket and four in the lower bracket and the rest of them are poor opponents. The idea of the A.A.U. in doing this is that they get the money for a full week's play. Three days would have been ample, maybe two. would have settled | the argument, but their gate receipts would have been reduced seventy-five per cent. I have always fought the policy of the A.A.U. in taking all the money and giving the teams practically nothing. The A.A.U. does not own a hurdle, a basketball goal, or anything else. ‘hey are a paper organisation but they have the mechanism whereby these individual teams can meet for a play-off, and naturally the boys being out of college end in being in an organization that can play ina tournament papers else, they go for the trip and the tournament. I would answer you very Grant and say that any time the A.A.U. holds @ tournament you see better basketball played there than anywhere else in the sountry because the top teams go there. The A.A.U. tournament is the same as the N.C.A.A. in college basketball. The top teams attend that tournament. ‘The Invitation Tournament in New York City is nothing but the sport writers tournament. The sport writers get together and collaborate w2= with Ned Irish and mke a little extra money on the side. Of course, it is Ned Irish'ts promotion that does the job, but Ned must sweeten the pot for the newspaper men so they will reciprocate boost his Garden genes. None of these sre really @ development of the sport because the money-malcing engle makes it a business instead of a sport. I am sure you have had this all figured out heretofore. But this is my angle. “Tam sending you a copy of a letter I am writing to our boys who participated in athletics here at the University of Kansas. You will know practically none of these ma, but some part of the letter you may enjoy. I am wishing you well, Sergeant Peshek, and hope that you land safely in the good old U.S.A. in the not too distant future. With all good wishes, tem Very sincerely ; a Direstor of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. ve oy ewe yD coat 2 DEAR ee pes fin Phe THE FAST Owe YEARS SEVER Be S912 WESSEL A Boys AY? P wAve LA 6 Ak CNEL LN 5 ARG UAIE NW 7 $l 007 LKhETLACE, ES wane of STAVE MERE Fo VME ETEE OF Ai rae CLAW L er BIASCES A Lo sta yeD SW THE LEWVER AAV 70k MAW EN {SIN AA PAR of CET 7 @ : JOAN fen W PLS ET CALL Sit ea ANY Ww fff RE BLS EF fn THE AS. ACEAEE ANSWER AY © CPU & VS VOCL CNM MASE Of pon AS 4O fag - Papel Gagt: a ROTA PP eee ec oe T PCAYy see fF Ges ZtvhNANear GR Jar , Ge flee April 30, 1946. Myr. Reaves Peters, Comaisaioner, -Big Six Conference, $42 So. Chelsea, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Reaves; I have written Loule Menge this letter so that for games between Towa State and Kansas I hope we can have the same officials work the games at both places. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA :AH 3 Varsity Basketball Coach. Enc. April 27, 1945. | Mr. LeRoy Parmelee, Lambertville, Michigan. Dear Bud: ee I was up to Casey Stengel's homecoming dinner a couple of weeks ago, and since I had not your address I asked him for it. He wrote George Trautman, and I have a letter from ' George giving your address, so I am autographing and mailing to you a copy of “Better Basketball", with happy remembrances of > our coaching days at Boone, Towa, last August. - I wrote the Bastman Kodak Company and tried to get that film on the fight between the mongoose and the cobra, but they had sent all the films to the University of Chicago, and I have not been able to get it. I am wondering if film is in use. I gertainly would like to see it. Would you be kind enough to send it to me? | ‘With every good wish for your continued success, I am Very sincerely yours, | Direstor of ote Bducati on, POA sAH Varai ty bask 1 Goach. GEORGE M. TRAUTMAN é League Orrices PRESIDENT April 7, 1945 CHAMBER oF Commence BLD Mre Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Equeation University of Kansas Lewrence, Kansas Dear Phog: ae Casey Stengel told me that you would like to have Bud Parmelee's address. Here it iss LeRoy Parmelee, Lambertville, Michigan Best regards. Very truly yours, President April 26, 1946. Mir. tent Peote, Jre, S717 Belleview, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Dons Congratulations on making Pam | 3 Se ee ee ee ee ee ee eee yours. Z*11 bet you that when a man is to third on an infield hit, that you will heave right to that third basemen that will out How is your batting average? I hope it is good. Remember, aden tn eh Gk chek We ewe. bien toe tak players that oan hit. A left-hand hitter has a good stride over the right-hand hitter in getting dom to first base. So practice getting amy fast after that swing! | I would like to see you play, but I am afraid that I won't get the chance for a while. Lote of good luck to you in your studies and your ath- | Director of Physical Education, PCA: All Varsity Basketball Coach. May 9, 1945. | oe Capt. Albert W. Protiva, 0484272, Btry. o, 78Sth AAA AW Brey gs APO 926, o/c P.Me, San Francisco, California. Dear Captain Protiva: Your letter of April 26th has just been received and I am hastening to send you the mimeographed coples of intra~ mural rules for volicy ball, basketball, touch football, temis, horseshoes and handball. I trust these will fill the bill for you, and if there is any other service we are able to do for you, please command us. With kindest regards and best wishes to you and te Lt. Baringer, I an Sincerely yours, 3 . Director of Physical Rducation, PCA:AH | Varsity Basketball Goach. April 24, 1945. Mr. Pe C. Cobh, Director of Athleties, Dallas Public Sehools, Dallas, TOXRS e - IT am very happy to commend to you Mr. Howard Perter, who was a member of our Physio] Bducation staff tro years ago. Porter directed the physical conditioning, along with eight other young men, and did an ex- cellent job. in addition to this, he was m sasistant coach in basket= ball, and 4146's fine jab. | A year ago he ile to the Beeclorood-Planeview schools in Wishite at my suggestion because the Army and Navy were outting down their personnel, He game to the University with the understanding that when this we would require less-help. i i Porter is highly intelligent, has a strong personality, knows the game ef basketball, and above all elsc knows how to handle young men. He . very safe and valuable young man to deal with youwig people. He is friendly with them, yet has a directing gonius that is very pleasing to the pa His appreach is a challenge to young mm. Ne is slean, personable capable. ee orderse g 2 iss tale & oie ate end 6 oe is Su Getto ten. tn eeey sense of the word. I am sure thet you will be very pleased with him, and i congratulate you on being able to obtain hime : s Very cordially yours, Directer of Physical Rduoation, FCA AH : Varsity Basketball Coache April 4, 19465. Mr. H. G. Palmer, Football Coach, Chanute High School, Chanute, Lansas. 2 Dear Coech Palmer: Iwill be very glad to examine the knee of the boy you | mention in your letter of April 2nd. | Saturday morning, April 21, will be fine, and I will be _ happy to see you. \ Sincerely yours, Direetor of Physieal Bducation, Varsity Basketball Coach. | ig THE CHANUTE HIGH SCHOOL W.W. BASS, Principal ° HOWARD A. JESTER,Vice Principal CHANUTE, KANSAS April 2, 1945 Dr. F. C. Allen Kansas University Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: We have a lad who received a knee injury in early season football practice last fall. This knee was treated by a local chiropractor, and after five weeks of treatment he returned to practice football and participated in parts of our remaining games on schedule. The knee was not further injured in any practice or games. Upon returning to resume his football play, the knee was taped according to instructions of his attending physician and was also further supported by an Ace Bandage but no commercial knee brace was used. This same lad reported for basketball practice, continuing to use the taping and Ace Bandage but suffered a reoccurrence of the injury. Our basketball coach purchased a knee brace, and after the knee was in a condition to practice again the brace was used. But to no avail, the injury occurred again. Basketball was given up by the boy. Since that time and now the knee has "failed" the lad a few times. He is quite enthusiastic of his foot- ball and basketball and has come to me as his football coach, asking if there wasn't something that could be done to correct the knee and permit him to continue with his athletics. Would you be kind enough to examine this knee for the lad and vass your opinions if we would come to c THE CHANUTE HIGH SCHOOL W. W. BASS, Principal = HOWARD A. JESTER, Vice Principal CHANUTE, KANSAS Dr. F. C. Allen April 2, 1945 Page 2 Lawrence? We would naturally like to come on a Saturday so as to avoid missing any school, but if that is inconvenient for you we can arrange a date satisfactory. Possibly it would be vossible for you to examine the knee on the date of April 21, the date of your K, U. Relays; but if not please name a date. We shall appreciate an early reply. Yours truly, MILL H. C. Palmer Football Coach HCP gg sy THE CHANUTE HIGH SCHOOL W. W. BASS, Principal . HOWARD A. JESTER,Vice Principal CHANUTE, KANSAS April 11, 1945 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen: May we thank you for your letter of April 4 in regard to the date of Saturday morning, April 21, as a time for examining the knee of one of our athletics. We shall plan to be in your office around 9:OOAM the morning of above date, With best wishes and hoping to see you in the near future. Yours truly, H. C. Palmer hep-leo W. R. TATE, Treasurer Plaza Bank of Commerce, 234 Alameda Road Kansas City 2, Missouri - HARRY S. GORGAS, President ~ Gorgas, Thomas & Co., 76 Beaver Street New York 5, N. Y. < C. F. WILLIAMS, Secretary 1940 East Sixth Street ’ Cleveland 14, Ohio THE SHIRLEY E. MESERVE, Attorney General 555 South Flower Street, Los Angeles 13, California HARLAN B SELBY, Vice President Post Office Box 797 Morgantown, W. Va. PHI KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY March 24, 1945 To All Chapters, Alumni Associations, Members of the S.Ce; and about 1,000 other Key Alumni} Dear Brothers: Phi Kappa Psi has offered to it an opportunity for expansion which based upon our experience of the past fifteen years is unique and remarkable. In the course of recent Grand Arch Councils, the demand for expansion of the Fraternity has been very manifest, especially among the undergraduate chapters. There has been a very definite feeling that Phi Kappa Psi should add to its strength particularly in the south and southwest, and should fill in the gaps and link together our more isolated and scattered chapters in the sections of the country where we are sparsely represented. Some impatience has been expressed with the Executive Council for not provid~ ing and bringing to the attention of the Fraternity local fraternities and peti- tioning groups. The fact is, however, that local fraternities have practically disappeared from college campuses and they are just not available. Our permanent Comittee on Collegiate Information, of which the Chairman is Brother John F. Ramsey, Calif. Gamma '28, formerly an instructor at Alabama and Oregon State and now in Washington, D.C., has presented a report describing and recommending as desirable institutions for expansion by Phi Kappa Psi elevén insti- tutions in the South, Southwest and Northwest. Among these is the University of Arizona at Tucson regarding which Brother Ramsey reports as follows: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, TUCSON, ARIZONA: Chartered 1885; first instruction, 1891... Colleges of the University founded as follows: Agriculture, 1890; Mines & Engineering, 1890; Liberal Arts, 1915; Education, 1920; Law, 1925; Fine Arts, 1934; Graduate School, 1934; Home Economics, 1922. e » Fees: No tuition for Arizona residents; out of state residents, $100 per semester. . . Faculty: 211 . + « Enroliment: 2,873; men, 1,811; graduates, 211. . » Library: 131,365 volumes. $12,835 spent on books during 1938-9. . » Endowment: $48,136. Total income, $1,907,136. Budget, 1939-40; $1,868,714. . . Grounds: 75 acres. Buildings valued at $3,132,157. PWA-WPA grants; $502,612. . . Fraternities: Kappa Sigma, 1915; : Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1917; Sigma Nu, 1918; Sigma Chi, 1919; Phi Delta Theta, 1922; Delta Sigma Nu, 1922; Delta Chi, 1925; Pi Kappa Alpha, 1925; Zeta Beta Tau, 1926; Alpha Tau Omega, 1930; Phi Gamma Delta, 1931. . . Inactive Fraternities: Beta Kappa. We have in Tucsoti a small but active and interested alumi group including two members of the S.C. In the University we have two Phi Psi undergraduates, also two sons of Phi Psis, and we understand that another Phi Psi is about to enter. The above group is extremely anxious to and is willing and eager to immediately Page 2 = March 24, 1945 undertake the formation of and assume responsibility for a new chapter of Phi Kappa Psi. Ordinarily such action would be undertaken only upon unanimous approval by the next Grand Arch Council. However, we were unable to hold a G.A.C. in 1944 and 1946 is the earliest possible date in prospect and this may not be feasible. Phi Kappa Psi must grow. It is perfectly possible that as a result of the war we may lose, one or two chapters. In the past we have encouraged conservative and substantial growth, but we have not established a new chapter since 1934, mainly because of the lack of desirable opportunities. I believe we now have such an opportunity. At a recent meeting the President, the Deah and two members of the faculty having supervision of fraternities at Arizona, have told the local Phi Psis that a chapter of the Fraternity would be welcome. Because of existing con- ditions typical on all campuses, our group at the present time can start out on a more equal competitive basis now than they would be able to do later when fra- ternity conditions approach normal, A new chapter of Phi Kappa Psi may be installed by unanimous vote of our chapters and alumni associations. This may be done by a written vote through the mails. This is an unusual suggestion, but these are unusual times and we have an unusual opportunity. I am asking you for an expression of opinion as to whether the officers of the Fraternity shall proceed to place this proposition before the Fraternity in the form of a petition from the group at the University of Arizona and secure a vote on the matter through the mail, I shall greatly appreciate your opinion and advice. Very fraternally yours, ft 3d Sagoo — HSG: HM Harry S. Gorgas, Presiddnt. April 7, 1945. Mr. Ray 8. Pierson, 3 ’ Peoples National Bank Bldg., Burlington, Kansas. Dear Ray: After I returned from your very wonderful banquet at Bur- lington last night I called Edwin Browne, our University publicity chairman, to find out what happened to the mats. He is oheoking on that with his secretary and is to aall me back. I have asked that he write you so that you would know that I earried through my part of the detail arrangements. — ; The publicity chairman of the University has all the inform- ation and it goos out from that center. We make a request of hin for sending out the mts, and the liaison apparently broke down » over there. But I did want you to know that we had followed through. It was great to meet the many friends at Burlington and also to meet the fine athletes of your tom. It was a very onjoyable evening. ue Sineerely yours, Direetor of Physical Education, PCA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach. ‘RAY S. PIERSON LAWYER Tey. J OFFICE 214 148 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK BUILDING BURLINGTON, KANSAS | March 27th, 1945 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Head Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doctor Allen: This will confirm our long distance telephone conver- sation in regard to the speaking engagement for the Athletic Banquet for the High School Football, Basketball and Track athletes here at Burlington on Friday evening, April 6th, 1945 at 7 otclock. The meeting is sponsored by the nts Bible Class of the Methodist Church and we expec o have an audience of about 150. I would apprecia t very much if you would send me a one column mat of yourself and also any literature that would assist us in giving you the proper publicity that you justly deserve. We were certainly pleased to have your acceptance and we are all looking forward to a very pleasant evening. Right now, we are having: a little trouble in the Commissary Department but we hope to have the problem solved by the time you get here. With kindest personal regards, I am RSP:CJd April a, 1945. Dr. Don Carlos Peete, 1500 Professional Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. Dear Dr. Peete: I find that I have been negligent to the point of even writing you and thanking you for the radio cardiogram and your high professional skill when you so kindly took care of me. I did thank you, but if I thank you a hundred times it will not be too much. I am sorry that I didn't have some time other than your busy professional life to visit with you. Still, we had a short visit at the Ingineers banquet, but we were not to- gether then. I am hoping some time in the not too distant future that we are going to have that chance for a visit we have long contemplated. Certainly when it does come it will be most satisfying because we will have many, many things to talk about. It is always good to see you, and your professional skill is always most highly appreciated. Until you are better paid, I am, as ever Sincerely, ; Director of Physical Education, — FCA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Ded Phawet worden, ar ae b & ech Chant wt Ange Aacew/) * cathe 1 $ Mail a a 2 lewesors Mea. More ~ se 4 FiO eng gered « wi We baestenc Ad Bin Wt itieMeads ow ae jv a ee dacs peer lh Coop a~/S aenecehs igs we. [Vers Kee Riiine awk giant at J btn. tlg< fp* ape by dad 0 a Kied ae Porte) wt ned avert oo ak ae lane + Tape fend ase ORO |B. ie Lrec/ MAVE YOU FILLED IN COMPLETE ADDRESS AT TOP? @ ” S S << 4 a s eres Reparations “ SSASASASSS SSS AAAAAAAAAAAASSASSSS See 2 ABTA ty! ‘ bs N ty i = Lt. John A, Pfitsch, 01047728 448 AAA (AW) Bn. APO 439, c/o P.M. New York. ‘ Dear Doc: I find I haven't written to you for some time. Possibly its due to the fact that en tase been occupied most fully most of the time. We haven't been-losfing, anyway. I have been in all the countries border- ing Germany lately and now am - “der Fuehrer's backyard". Before ve many moons have passed I hope ‘are in the front yard wide the Russians and then we can all concentrate on the Japs. I got your last Rebounds a month ago and sincerely enjoyed it. \ Have been following with ereuk interest the gambling incident of Brooklyn College. You really hit ‘the nail on the head several months AZO, Doc. I figured von knew what you were talking about. You got quite a write up in the Stars and Stripes and are still getting, by the way. We are still in these driving, Doc, so keep open a place for us, We won't be gone too much longer, As ever, John Dean 2.3 DD. Abe» ETD. Hors Roping yaw Have 0 a Me Lf Lig Tenant DS Seva Ma ou be ha pe ved bapre With only Sunshine That fades not aUuraY Log \ <4 Maroh 18, 1946. Mr. Richard Potter, 1150 Baery Road, - Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Richard; : I wish to congratulate you"personally and your fine faxtly on the high hoer that has come to you in the award of a Summerfield Scholarship. This is a most exceptional award which attests to your leadership aud scholarship. We are all very proud of yous Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. F. H. SMITHMEYER, PRESIDENT F. P. SMITHMEYER, Vice PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY GEO. J. KIRCHHOFF, TREASURER A. H. GUFLER, Vice PRESIDENT A. M. HUGHES, AssISTANT SECRETARY J. G. O’ NEILL, AssisTANT TREASURER DIRECTORS F. H. SMITHMEYER A. H. GUFLER, Manacer Emporia House GEO. J. KIRCHHOFF HOUSES LAWRENCE, KANSAS EMPORIA, KANSAS McPHERSON, KANSAS F. P, SMITHMEYER Cc. P. SMITHMEYER Founded in 1867 by Theo. Poehler. Incorporated in 1889. Lawrence, Kansas Feb. 22,1940. De, 3, Gi: Ad ion, University of Kansas Physical sduecation Corporation, Robinson Gynasium, University of 4ansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allen: Complying with your telephone request today, we have ordered by Air Mail this afternoon: 12 Doz. 100's Savita Yeast Tablets 4.50 per dozen Promptly upon arrival, which should be not later than Wednesday of next week, we will make delivery. Will you kindly mail us purchase Order? Thanking you for this business, we are, Yours truly, THE THEO. POHRHLER MBRCAN TI 4 CO GJkK-s G vo COPY December 19, 1959. Dre Fe Ce Allen, Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansase Dear Dre Allens For some time I have been very much interested in means of pbuilding cardiac reserve. Accumulated evidence in the last few years would indicate that the giving of vitamin B compound, glycine, and dex- trose would aid in restoring cardiac reserve when it is lest through various types of disease. For several years now we have employed these methods in our practice and have been impressed with the improvement shown in many of these patients. It occurred to me that this improvement can be brought about in © exhausted hearts from disease, why wouldn't it be possible to improve cardiac reserve in those who are under great physical strain, and with your cooperation I would be very mush pleased to try it on some of your playerse I would suggest that we start with a few members so that we will have some method of control as to the value of our results. The following is the method I would like to follows One capsule of betulin compound three times daily after meals A tablespoon full of dexin (destrose sugar made by Burrows & _ . Wellcome) in glass of lemonade ten minutes before game time and between halfs. A tablespoon full of glycolixer by Squibb (glycine) three times dailye Please let me know your reaction and if you have any suggestions to adde Sincerely yours, (Signed) Don Carlos Peete, Mele