April 14, 1943

Mmijor John Le Griffith
Commissioner, BigeTen
Hotel Sherman
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Major Griffiths

7 I have been asked by Don Elser, the Notre fame athlete
whe coached here at Ste Benedict's College with unusual success, and
who is now teaching in the Norace Mann School in Gary, Indiana, to
write you concerning his qualifications as a besketball official.

i am happy to say that we used fon Plser in several games
for the past three years and we have found him an excellent of ficial
in this sport. le is alert, aggressive and commnds respect of the
members of both teams. ilis bearing on the court is pleasing and
he is dominant, yet not in an irritating ways He rms the ball gens
yet he does not arouse resentment from thie Spectators or the playerse

Don knows basketball and he imows hoir to officinte ite
He has civen very excellent service in our territory.

I em happy to write this testimonial regarding Don Flser's
- * personality, efficiency and attitude on the courte :

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Gdueation and Reereation
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach

MAslg