E. S. HICKEY THE CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS OMAHA, NEBRASKA BUSINESS MANAGER April 29, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allien Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear "Phog"s ee ae I was glad to have your letter but was sorry to learn that the date I mentioned here conflicts with Louie! game. Perhaps you would not be averse to playing here after your game at Iowa State and in this event we could change to December 27th or even Wednesday, December 28th. We conclude our Conference schedule at home on March 2nd and a game earlier in the week would not interfere in any mamer. | We could offer you the usual option agree- ment and a cash guarantee of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars. If you are not able to combine these games in one trip I am certain that I could procure permission to offer an additional amount. I shall look forward to hear- ing from you at your earliest convenience. Singerely yours, _ Basketball Coach ee ESH/PS