Attica, Kansas

August 7, 1940

Dr. F. Cc. Allen
Lawrenee, Kansas
Dear Br. Allen:

I was in Lawrenee last week making arrangements
to attend K.U. this September. I called at your offiee
several times but was never fortunate enough to find you.

I will be forced to work outside for most of my

expenses, but I would like very much to play basketball. .
I think perhaps I shall get a job under Bud Owens at the
Student Union fountain--a word from you might help a
great deal. If not, I'm hoping for an N.Y.A. job.

Here's a few words about me, and I'll eome to your
office to see you arounf Sept. 9th. I played four years
6? 4.6; basketball, forward, 11 point average last two
years. I attended Jr. College one year in California
‘but ecireumstances did not allow me to go out for athleties. -
Family finanees and attempts at West Point and Annapolis
(both failed because of slight dental defects) have

kept me at home the past three years. During this

time I have played forward with an independent amateur