“October 31, 1941 .

tir. J. Russell Cook
Lientenant, USNR

Athletic Officer

U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes, Illinois

Dear Rusty,

We have had a very disastrous. fgetbali season financially.
I've just had a talk with Mr. Eafi Falkenstion, financial
secretary, and I'm not sure that we can add any

gemes to our schedule as we already have 18 scheduled -- the
number we are @llowed. Some of the Big Six teams doubtless
‘do not have their full allotment and can schedule additional
games. However, I still have hopes of playing you on Feb. 5
if our football season still pans out satisfactorily. If you
can schedule someone else on thet date do not hold it for us,
but if you have it open we can still treat this date in an
expectant mannerwe and perhaps go through with it if and when
our finances improve. :

I assure you we'd love to have you on our schedule.

Sincerely,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Fca/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach