_Topeka,Kan. Jan. 28 44 Dear Doc, Thanx for yours of Dec. 29 and the appended congratulations I am sopry all of you couldn't make it over for the hook-up but it was a bitter night and there were many hands ebsent. We are keeping house, being lucky to land a swell little 4-room bangalow out in Highland park. Ihings are smoothing out nicely since I8ve learned how to attack e coal furnage et al. She's only Boe but she keeps me in line. “he's a great little gal, attended KU three years, so natu ally knows something about basketball and other sports. This of course is an important matter in our family. Please relay my congrats to Bob on his enagagment to Mac. She and I have always been good buddies. “aven't seen her for some time. : Wanted to get to the A and M game the worst way but didn't have the gasoline. Our sport space has been chppped off to a stub as you might know. But better days are coming. Hope you can blow over q- State “.turday nite. It is mighty nice of you to want to give us a gift. Anything you might send would be fine I'm sure. Please give my regards to Mrs. Allen, Bob,Mit, end Elea- nor. Oh yeah, and don't foreet: co Speeees be to Tiger “aismith, best trainer in the U.S. ----- and the Last stacment is no joke., sorry I have. to sign off so goon but must get to work. Hope your “hiz Kids can cut a little championship pie yet. I hope to set over soon somemhhow. Sincerely. Dex pierce Daily Capital »ports Ed ‘Eastern Claim ‘To Cage Fame! KANSAS CITY, MO~—(UP)— Dr. Forrest C. (Phog) Allen, | basketball coach at the Univer- sity of Kansas, reiterated his | belief that the game belongs to | the West. | In a belligerent challenge, ne _ said: “If those half-baked little . Eastern teams would like to come out here, we will prove it to them.” Allen, whose teams have domi-_ nated Big Six play for many _years, said he would even take | ' over the promotional end, if he ‘could get some top. Eastern | i teams to compete. He = said: “Every year our teams have gone East and played those boys | on their own courts with East- ern officials and we’ve beaten them repeatedly.” Allen added:. “In the East, the officials let the game de- generate into -a rough-house ; brawl where anything goes. Out- here, they keep the game clean and won’t put up with all this \.body contact business.” COPY | c a7 Heomber 19, 1886s “ Dre F. Ce Allen, | Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansase Dear Dre Allen: For some time I have been very much interested in means of building cardiac reserves [Aceunulated 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 lost 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 patientse Tt 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 much 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 resultse The following is the method I would like to follow: 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 halis. A tablespoon full of glycolixer by Squibb (glycine) three times dailye Please let me know your reaction and if you heve any suggestions to adde Sincerely yours, (Signed) Don Carlos Peete, Mes damasty 2, 1944. Department Phillips Pitwnbies a Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Dear Fred: I was mighty happy to receive your letter concerning Tom Cordell. You bet, we would love to have him here at Kansas. He is a grand boy and he would be a real addition to our University and to our athletic teams. : oa Joe Bailey is here now with a bad shoulder and we are #1: him up in fine shape. lle 1s indeed pleased, and Tom and Joe should see that when boys are injured we are in a position to fix them up, which is not the ease in a great many institutions. I am writing Tom Cordell and sending him a catalogue of the University and full information regarding the engineering courses here. If he enters any school and is in the service, he does not lose any of his athletic competition. War years do not count — against the boys in service. Congratulations on your fine record and your exceptional play. ee eee ee ‘@me * My kindest regards to Mrs. brelhe anh yume: I appreciate your nice words, and we will keep you on the maiiing list for our Jayhawk Rebounds. — With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Direetor of Physical Rducation, PCA:AH } Varsity Basketball Conah. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS J. M. SANDS, VICE PRESIDENT K. E. BEALL R. A. HENDRICKS Cc. E. TURNER sor: January 20, 1944 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ; Dear Doctor Allen: Tom Cordell was in to see me yesterday about his going to college. He has in mind to take the Navy V12 or Navy V 5 program and save his college athletic competition until after the war. However, I was not familiar with the setup to give him any advice. He told me that Dale Arbuckle and several others from their staff had approached him about going to school at Oklahoma but that he was not particularly impressed by these men. I believe that at this time he would prefer to go to Kansas because he certainly thought very much of you and seemed to like the school in general. Tom said that he knew you didnot go after basketball players but he hoped you would give him some inkling as to whether or not you wanted him up there. You are familiar in handling matters of this nature but I would like to suggest that if you are interested in this boy, you might send him a bulletin in regard to the Engineering Courses at the University, also some advice as to whether or not he is wise in saving his athletic competition. I am almost positive that with a little encouragment this boy would become a Jayhawker. Our Phillips 66 Basketball Team is in high gear, now having won twelve games without a defeat. Bud Browning is our coach and has us playing a faster type game than other Phillips teams..It is a style of play that I prefer and one like we used on the Ever Victorious Jayhawk Team of 1935-36 in which we really "rock 'em and sock 'em. It is a pleasure to play ball again and not be held down by the slow "pass, pass, but never shoot system" of Charley Hyatt, and I am having my best year since leaving school. I am not planning on being a basketball tramp but am filling in this year and using this basketball as an advantage to better myself with the company. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS J. M. SANDS, VICE PRESIDENT K. E. BEALL R. A. HENDRICKS Cc. E. TURNER =2—s—aay¥ We beat the Hutchinson Naval Base Team last week and after playing them I could understand why you didnot want to schedule another game with them. They crippled several of our boys by using some pretty rough tactics. Thanks for the Jayhawk Rebounds which I read thoroughly and then pass along to other Bartlesville Jayhawkers for their enjoyment. Best of luck to you and the team in your remaining games. Respectfully, ee December 11, 1943. Mrs. James Price, President's Residence, Eup@ria State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas. Dear Mrs. Price: I promised you that Rebounds, which I find that I have not done to date. There will be gome mention of nameg in this Rebounds that you will enjoy. At least it tells something of the doings of the Allen household. I also told you of some of the background of the situation regarding the directorship. I am confidentially sending you a copy of some of the data I wrote Mrs. Allen because she wondered why I had done so much ruming around over the country as I have. This Baporia trip, for instance, is another jeunt that I made solely because your husband asked me to make it, but I like to accommodate my friends and in that way we eoopmmate with each other when something is desired. In line with that thought I am sending you this data so that you may see the inner workings of one individual's mind. An interesting thing about this was that when I sent it to Mrs. Allen she still did not sec that I had felt as happy as Casey did when he got his revenge. iy brother's wife in Palo Alto made the statement to Mrs. Allen that "Forrest must have been awfully hurt at — that time.” That hasn't been the paramount thought in my mind. It was this: that at least I thought I knooked a home rm, and was happy about it. The next time we have a long visit we will chew the fat over some of these angles and some that concern your good brother and our mutual friend, Bd. I was delighted with the most hospitable Price domi- eile and I trust that we oan have you and President Jim as well as your With all good wishes, I an Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. %. SASS ; are 7<["* » pons “er. tne | hod J now Poe Peetek, b hawt ang ihr Gt Alerners thy Cv anret ets AanKepel SB aren. : De death tine ae Along ae ent G Kner’ heen Ahh |B Aegye age ween meee eh cpreegorn amen Lod Pon omee avons, V rng vent be Pod be wm? wba Bre parecal wack My Firventegw (ae Meee rulingen That toe rll Mavugh te tava “Sing Ve, Tlnet taalesy vi Bs tanggaign . Fhe poops Thorny Mh obit p aherwed We Crarege With flrwero, + 7 ae pe & eewnatet dy epene Gow en Ayla ty Ree. Te Se ay aes gui HE excel, taal Tsay groshrg Azole cael Goad me ¥ : i fu 4 f a WAN eS ‘\ AAAS { | i | t ~~ rales hone Mathy soveppetnad . 20a rtm Chm Gof + "27 Fin alBre , prod ore + Preries, dct 6 ccemnl (0-7 pater Yihevrw™, ong hom. D port Hope af Bot pret 6 bh WA Cimggy MSS a SO ASS f HAVE YOU FILLED IN COMPLETE WAVE La] rr" the Bice SRE ee Lt. John A. Pfitsch 17 Aug. 1943 France Dear Docs Your newsletter came today and I was very much flattered to have my letter published. It always is a swell publication and I anticipate its arrival. We have been rolling along so fast I-haven't been able to keep up very much correspondence but I'm sure everyone will be glad to wait while we proceed with the business at hand. The towns and villages that we roll through are certainly different than those earlier in the cempaign. The people throng the streets and shower the convoys with flowers and fruit. If you stop you are immediately swarmed by people who I believe are sincerely evens to see us. By the way, Doc, France has many beautiful girls to its credit, and their greeting system isn't just a rumor. The people are very generous and consequently our rations have really improved. We now can get chicken, eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and onions to add to the usual 10-1 ration of our own. The picture is changing fast and we are well on our way home. I just hope it holds but just a little while longer and we won't have to fool with the Boche any more. Please give my best regards to the family and to all the folks on the Hill. Sincerely, John A ’ Mllead FX, a4 the lua one ent a Manag Yerrg 2 2 aed pAlet deeA hi + oo Ohta & —oae * ow an ie Fv ae ik: Wt & nikal 2, : tly ut 2 ogy di are | Qi Set a A 1eF) tips Be ttl b a. Po Mite 032 ope bry | Bere . ~ trp“ a |, HAVE YOU FILLED IN COMPLETE Pg ee 2 ei g ~ Svve ~~ ow Aelerrcern ceva, agers hag OF tee pga Siied Aw ate 2 Pe Oca meade 2¥ Pee reget Za SB , | cond mueg have Jxtte blew, tal Tha. wit hanes a —< \ August 28, 1944. Cpi. Reginald A. Pearman, 51566530, 756 Med. San. Co., APO 170, c/o P.M., New York, Ne. Dear Corporal Pearman: I am happy that you are interested in the University of Kansas. For five summers I taught at Springfield College in Spring- field, Mass. The Boston University had their sumer school work at Springfield College during the time that I was there. I remember most pleasantly Dean Eaton of the School of Education. We had many pleasant visits together. Mrs. Eaton was one of the loveliest women that I ever met. She was blind due to some operation, apparently severing of the optic nerve. She was one of the Byrds from Virginia. Yes, Dre Naismith was a grand gentleman. He and Alonzo Stagg graduated from Springfield College in 1891. Both were ministers and highly intellectual. Dr. Naismith passed away on November 26, 1939, at his Lawrence, Kansas, home. Dr. Naismith had served the University honorably and well since 1898. We are sending you a copy of our bulletin prepared for majors in Physicel Education, and also a mimeographed copy of programs of graduate study in Education, which I hope will be of some interest to youe \ Trusting that you will see fit to honor us with your presence, I am Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH | Varsity Basketball Coach. acca Si aa at ane se 3 . 33 4 _ 3 4 4 a 4 e r a = : = aa emis Se Au bndiadia Yi é ees 3 eee | Ala DATE E NAAN ARRAS ; “y | Atthing o Mi BA. oy mS. or MA — on TE Lil. ry anal \/ woe wi YK a “Y 6 backillel/ sel me pe mafitouintre Linn oh hy Eee >. eae KNAAAAASR SANS ARRAN SN August 21, 1944. Mr. Howard G. Porter, 2333 Menle Drive, Wichita 9, Kansas. - _ Dear Howard: Acknowledging recsipt of your letter and your : conversation, beg to inferm you that I have just returned from the Iowa High Schoel Coaching Scheol and am en my way te Topeka now. However, I am glad to crowd your request inte the few seconds that I have while here in the office. ‘With all good wishes te you and the family, I om Very cordially yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Enc. Pia a cays Bata eel, TION RTE LR, HPN IO OEM HACER ete, GERM EA RE RR N R at ETTR e RU AN ter vr aati a i io ae x: fe aa qi aay Bf a a K Hite ‘ed oie is te He ee v ( ui, P & "SUE si ame een eee H | of the ASTP units at the tniversity of course in the the treatment . atin shay eee a at he cond os on offioer in to get inte as a highly Very sincerely yours, would have been delighted to have Mir. Porter PCA: Al PLANEVIEW - BEECHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FRANK K. REID, SUPERINTENDENT 3600 ROSS PARKWAY WICHITA 10, KANSAS STRONG HINMAN DR. CLOY S. HOBSON ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND GUIDANCE August 16, 1944 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doc: Thanks very much for your generous attitude about the missing book. You may be sure that I was glad to get a copy of the "Rebound", too. Perhaps you remember that I told you I had tried to get into the Army? I am still trying and may have a good chance this time. I have applied for a commission as an officer in the Army's reconditioning program. I should like a letter of recommendation from you about my work at K. U. If you could mention my having been chairman of the Army physical fitness group and that I knew something about anatomy it would help. The Army is interested in my ability to organize and administer a physical education program and in my knowledge of kinesiology, physiology and anatomy. If I get the ap- pointment, your course in the treatment of athletic in- juries will be very helpful to me. The letter should be addressed to: Army Service Forces, Kansas City Officer Procurement District, Major Earl F. Reecknor, Officer in Charge. However, it should be sent +o me here as I have to send it in with my application. Thanking you for this additional favor, I am Very trul ours 2 eee 8 : HOWARD G. PORTER HGP:J5 2333 Menlo Drive, Wichita 9, Kansas Pfc. Vaughn W. 5. Pontius, 37724379, Co. E, Sth Inf., 2nd Bn., APO 4, o/o P.Me, New York, N.Y. Dear Chick: I am printing your letter in my Jayhawk Rebounds, but I am writing you now to tell you how proud we citizens of Lawrence are of your fine | record that you have made rseas. You certainly didn't stay in the States long and you got into the fighting much sooner than any of us had anticipated. And brother, how you got in} | I have never been wounded in Army combat but I have been in a lot of fights, but I camnot possibly conjure up in my wildest moments what a lot of fighting hell you have gone through. When you come back, Chick, you will take your place among the men who are going to run this country in the future, and I know that you will measure up to one who can take , great responsibility for the future welfare of the land in which you will live. i see your wife quite often at the bank. I always as and she, with a cheery smile, says, "ile is getting along fine." paper announced the fact that you were wounded I saw your wife he and told her how very proud we were of you. She had a very confident end proud smile. I could see written all over her face the pride she had for you. So remember, Chick, there are a lot of us that think you are doing & great, great job and we certainly want you back in a better position than you were before you left. I know that you will not fail any of your well-wishers. Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball coach. | + AMERICAN RED CROSS fey 4 Bav Ore sige Lh OX. : pettved the BP 12,1944.D/ tL atl haat Bit beet ie Gres AAR oun the MA bj dle: J oe fe pat Light the bolls tat chard 27 cl be dng Bl Sha wer co ove tofe ey Wl Lo muck a SF serge theke. Gp hae oe. oe ae * lelete fer °F Gale big asad hla pegs tod August 1, 1944. Mr. Noward G. Porter, MenmiaeMdabumned Public Rebinti. 5600 Ross Parkway, Wichita 10, Kansas. Dear Howard: Thanks for your letter of July 27th. Someone apparently picked up the book and took clearing the records so far as expect you to pay for it. I em sending you our our Jayhawk Rebounds that we are getting in the mail this week. That will give you most of the news of the campus. a. Qekaley Sauvee ws ein Sub b this week director, and I believe everybody is going to be happy. Give our regards to your family. E : Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. STRONG HINMAN PLANEVIEW - BEECHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FRANK K. REID, SUPERINTENDENT 3600 ROSS PARKWAY WICHITA 10, KANSAS DR. CLOY S. HOBSON ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND GUIDANCE July 27, 1944 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doc: No, I don't have "Better Basketball". I never took it out of the office and when I noticed.it was gone from my desk I assumed that you had checked it out to someone else. However, since it was checked out to me, if you will let me know how much it is, I'll send you a check for that amount. I see by the papers that K. U. has anew Athletic Director. Also notice that Hlmer has applied for the job at Denver. Sure hope he gets it. Of course that would leave your football staff short, but that would be something for Quigley to worry about. Everything is going along fine here but my golf game suffers some from neglect. Assume your game is right up to par. If you happen to be down this way, bring your clubs and we'll go over some of these Wichita courses. Sincerely yours, Howard G. Porter HGP:s BETTER BASKETBALL This book is the property of the : University of Kansas Physical Education Corporatione I have received one capy of BETTER BASKETBALL and am responsible for returning it in good condition not later than ’ e. (Signature) e.g nid J. (] OLe si A v ) isa : IVES Noe wd f July 18, 1944. Wr. Howard G,: Porter, 2333 Menlo, Wichita, Kansas. I imagine in the rush of getting things packed up to leave Lawrence in April you included the scopy of “Better Basketball” which we loaned you last August. Our records show that No. 21 was checked out to you, and since this is the property of the Athletic Association I would appreciate your mailing it to me at you convenience. I trust everything is going well with you and your family. With kindest regards, I an - Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Versity Basketball Coach.