March 1, 1943. iS. George B. Smith, C.A.C.; $21 Pope Avenue, Apartment 6, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Direstor of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Goach. ; : if fh i! / iin.) 68 UD | wie oft & Hs at 88s 8 ‘ apy iat te : ie RE Gay be ata fap kiln 4 (oin ig i Wty i | . ni ow CLASS OF SERVICE \ \ / E S E RN 1201 SYMBOLS This is a full-rate : J DL=Day Letter Telegram or Cable NT=Overnight Telegram ram unless its de- ie rred character is in- { 7 LC=Deferred Cable dicated by a suitable aa } eS above or pre- ; NLT =Coble Night Letter ceding the address. A. N. WILLIAMS NEWCOMB CARLTON J. C. WILLEVER Ship Radiogcam PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT é The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt iS ZENBARD e aibpind of d cotiation KAZ71 8 COLLECTSNEWTON KANS 6 1106 e DR FC ALLENS! K U ATHLETIC OFFICE ROBINSON THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE March 3, 1943. Last Friday night at the Oklahoma game Jack Copeland was here in Lawrence and told me he remembered riding in the mm told me. I said, "Why didn't you tell Bruce Drake that while we were f F 3 g 3 I assure you that I do not expect to give this any public attention in any way, but I would like for you to write me the facts and details so that I could assure Drake that I was not talking out ‘of thin air. Ray Evans, one of our varsity basketball » tells me that while he was playing in the state tournament in Top three years ago Gerald Tucker, now of the Oklahoma team, was picked up for the same thing. Te is a silly boy's prank, butit can got a fellow into a lot ns ae I will appreciate it, Pip, if you will write me the details Iwill keep it entirely confidential. With all good wishes to you and yours, I am Vary sincerely yours, —~ Director of Physical Education, FCAsH Varsity Basketball Coach. March 4, 1943. Mr. Laurerse Stanton, Coach, PP agat si City fenioe a Dodge City, Kansas. Dear Laurence: ) I wes delighted to hear from you, and I went you to know that I very deeply appreaiate the kind remerke that vou mde in your letter. With Kindest regards and best wishes to you and your team, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Plywival miuntion, POA:AH Yayaity Waaketbeli Gonsh. DODGE CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DODGE CITY, KANSAS Februery 28-42% F. B. TOALSON PRINCIPAL Dr. F. C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allens I fully intended to write and congratulate you efter your first win over Oklahome, nov you are to be doubly congratulated for the last win and the championship. Winning without tvo regulars is a most commendable feat. You possibly will remember some of the boys on my team this year. They all remember your lest year's visit and heve been pulling for you to down the Sooners. Four of the first five will greduate this spring. One is only sixteen end definitely is a college prospect. I shall vrite leter in regerd to him. Nor we ere concerned with the winning of our last leegue game so es to heve the championship remain in Dodge for the second streight year. Again congratulations and lots of good luck in the future. Yours sincerely, faut Marrm~ Leurence Stanton March 4 1943. With kindest regards and best wishes, I am Cordially yours, Varsity Basketball Coach. PCA:AH fox abe A oh ini gg ti nk December 22, 1942. Dr. D. H. Spencer, 1014 Mississippi St., — » Kansas. Dear Dr. se : i anes oak oo prairie meadow again from 1, 1943 to. January 1, 1944. I note that the rental wil 1 te e080 000, and if you will prepare this contract I will be happy to sign it. Sincerely yours, Director of Physioal Education, POAcAn Varsity Basketball Coach. April 5, 1943. Ur. George Stapleton, 641 - 135th Street, Dear Georges ZI em enclosing a letter I have received fron the Fred Madart Manufacturing Company concerning the Goal-Hi Standards. I hope you were able to secure then for your recreation program. : With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Re. 7 : Varsity Basketball Coach. March 29, 1943. 641 =~ 13th Street, Miami Beach, Florida. Dear George: I am sorry that I missed you when you were in Lawrences The production of the Goal-Hi standards has ide dhivehi Tk = Gk nenkitg socks Satean’on Se hen of the Medart Menufacturing Company at St. Louis, Missouri < Hr. Edward J. Medsot - in the hope that they micht have some on hand which they could.sell you. a ee or ee ame very short tins. icky Saad Stbieass ha te tl aes ee Jayhaukers whom you may seo from time to time, I am Cordially yours, Director of Physical Edusation, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. WAR DEPARTMENT SERVICES OF SUPPLY Ce er Oe V6 Cag tae Teh March 15, 1943. Dean D. M. Swarthout, Dear Don: Tear sengeeieiebery letter really made me feel good. TI knew it was from one who felt sineerely what he was saying to me, and that rince the bell with me. You are ee ee en Very sincerely yours, 3 Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS School of Fine Arts Lawrence Office of the Dean March 9 9 1943 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Ed. University of Kansas My dear Phog: This letter may be a little late but it is a most sincere one nevertheless. I want to congratulate the old master on the magnificent record again in basketball. The way these championships in basketball are coming around to KU each year is get- ting to be a bit monotonous. You helped the picture immensely this year however, by eliminating all other contenders and keeping the slate clean which is a superb record in every way. We are proud to know yOoOue Good luck and best wishes. Cordially yours, 3 D. M. Swarthout Dean HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH SERVICE COMMAND SERVICES OF SUPPLY OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL In reply refer to: Omaha, Nebraska, March 5, 1945 Dr. Forrest Cc. Allen Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog: It was hard to sit and see the boys defeated last night, but a great feeling of satisfaction in watching the dogged way in which they fought and the spirit in which they took their defeat. They are a fine bunch of boys. I enjoyed our visit yesterday, and thanks for the tickets. With very best wishes, Sincergly, AF git Sa! ge aw 4 a S i ay OY ee Pi Sa ter? i 3 LS el aoe at & é ; ; ieee: Ky Dene FOER e FRANK T. SULLIVAN Ceptain, CMP MW. Carnis Suith, Coach, High School, Paola, “anaes. — ‘Dear Carnie: It was a creat pleasure to hear from you and to learn in detail about your conditioning programs T understand you are doing wonderful work there at Paola, and I eongratulate you. With best wishes for your continued success, I am , Very sincerely yours, \ Direetor of Physical hela, FOA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. HENRY A. PARKER, PRINCIPAL HENRY A. PARKER, PRINCIPAL February 17, 1943. Yr. Bob Shrader, 2030 Park Avonue, Lincoln, Nebraska. Dear Bob: I have your favor of the 14th instant stating that you have found a warm-up jacket belonging to the Kansas team. This jacked was checked out to Harold McSpadden, the man that Capt. PS PE Se Se SERS Soe AN ey Sey Fees ae the first half. » statins aleudiat tia dconah Wel tne Doli tai our trainer, and it waa then in fine condition, so MoSpadden states. After the game we missed the jacket and we were quite sure that someone had slipped it from under the chairs where the Kansas team was sitting for what some people call a practical joke. He instituted a search for it in the dressing room and failed to find it. I would appreciate it if you would express it collect to us with the following address: Forrest ©. Allen, Basketball coach University of Kenseas Lawrence, Kansas. We will 0 ae Soe Se seaiens te £0 Te 8 an ee mudd & baa Gee ine tae May I ask what dressing room you found it in? Thanking you for this information and for the return of the garment, I am Very sincerely yours, © — Director of Physical Education, FPCA:AH VaSsity Basketball Coach. 2 Lincoln, Nebraska 2030 Park Avenue February 14, 1943 Dr. Forrest Allen Director of Athletics Kansas University Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: I have a warm-up jacket that belongs to the Kansas team. I found it in the dressing room. It is number eight. It is torn under poth arms so I thought that it might have been left there on purpose. If you would like to ha ve me return it please write and tell me so. Yours truly, Oh d frached Mre. Deal Six, 1732 Mississippi St., Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mrs. Six: We went to your kindness in extremely generous to get these costumes out of storage effice, and we are deeply grateful. If there is any way in which I can return the favor do not hesitate to call on mee Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. February 17, 19435. Mr. Hugh D. — Kemmerer, Dear Mr. Schooley: | assuming that the attempts are mde during a contest. If they make four out of ten during a contest I 7 would say that would be very good. When the defenee is alert ee a ten from this area. Very cordially yours, Director of. Physical Education, FCA: All — Basketball Coach. The State of Wyoming WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT Third Judicial District (Lincoln, Sublette, Teton, and Uinta Counties) H. R. CHRISTMAS Judge Epmromoxmoex flugh D. Schooley Kemmerer, Wyoming Compensation Clerk February 10 ; 1 943 Official Court Reporter Prof. Phog Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Prof. Allen: is it reasonable to expect a basketball team to make seven out of ten shots attempted, between the extended free throw line and the basket; as- suming, of course that the attempts are made dur- ing a contest? Inclosed herewith is a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience. An informal reply on the bottom of this letter will be appreciated. Very truly yours, sHDS Niagh ne ud. iy ‘ ae rH February 16, 1943. ae that I “bench Finest ertenced i Cordially yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. FCA:AH