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“Where The Nation’s Finest Attractions Are Shown’’

THE DAYTON ARENA

DAYTON, OHIO

February 12, 1940

Mr, Gwinn Henry,
Athletic Director, University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Mr. Henry:

I am pleased to announce that plans are being made
that assure Dayton, Ohio, of having by next October, a
Sports Arena capable of seating eight thousand persons,
The policy of this Sports Arena is to present the same
high standard of sports entertainment that is now being
shown in Madison Square Garden in New York,

We are preparing our schedule of events for next
winter, and we are desirous of presenting twelve basketball
carnivals, consisting of two games featuring the outstand-
ing basketball attractions of the Nation.

Our plan is to present one Basketball Carnival each
week for a period of twelve weeks, beginning in December
and ending in March.

It is with this thought in mind thet I am inviting
you to have your team appear on our program next winter,

Will you kindly let me hear from you with regard to
what dates you have available anda what your financial
requirements will be.

This is a new venture in Dayton, and while we are
confident it will develop into a tremendousthing, we
would appreciate any consideration in a financial way so
that we can insure its success,

Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest possible
convenience.

Very truly yours,
THE DAYTON ARENA

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