ATHLETIC SECTION
HEADQUARTERS SCRTC
CAMP CROWDER, MISSOURI

September 16, 1942

Mr. Forrest C. Allen,

Director of Physical Education,
University of Kansas,

Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Mr. Allen:

I received your very nice letter, and really appre-
ciate your honesty and spirit of cooperation.

It really seems that at every turn something occurs
to sabotage our athletic program, but in these trying times we
must make the best of a bad situation.

I have thought a great deal about your problem, and
possibly have a solution. If we could play your team in Kansas
City, we could draw a crowd sufficiently large to defray your
transportation expenses here. As long as you are at the Post we
can provide food and quarters for your boys; also, we could guar-
antee your expenses of transportation and otherwise if they do not
amount to more than $150.00.

We will have a good team, and one which I am sure
will give your boys a great deal of trouble. TI understand Kansas
City is a very good basketball town, and I believe that they would
like to see you play ah Army team there. As far as we are con-
cerned, our expenses would be all that is necessary, and I don't
think that would be a very big item.

If you think that we could arrange 4 game to be .
played in Kansas City, preferably on a Saturday night, please let
me know. We really would like to play your team and will try
everything we know to get this opportunity.

If you can think of any solution other than that I
have mentioned, please let me know and also just what you estimate
the cost of your trip to Camp Crowder would be.

Sincerely yours,

Ciba Wvekhar,
WM. F. KRICKHAN, JR.,

lst Lt., Signal Corps,

Chief, Athletic Section.