"No Off Night"

In the current discussion of competitive athletics vs. calisthenics as the best physical training for combat service, the Dartmouth Athletic Council has taken a strong stand for the former. As an example of the values of the intercollegiate athletic program, and of the fine contribution being made by the Dartmouth coaches, the editors of the MAGAZINE print the following letter from Bill Parmer '42, even though Coach Cowles was reluctant to have the personal references appear in print:

"I have been keeping up with Dartmouth through The Dartmouth and the ALUMNI MAGAZINE but often wish for Hanover and all the things that the word Dartmouth implies. Those four years were truly rich and worth living. Now I have another fine experience ahead of me. On December 10 I leave, address unknown, to serve as an Aviation Cadet in the Air Force. And Mr. Cowles, the one thing I hope is that the men who train me know as much about their job as you know about yours. I respect your ability as a coach more than that of any man with whom I have been associated in athletics. Your- manner inspires confidence and respect in all players ft ho take the game seriously and your knowledge of mental attitudes of players and the psychology of basketball is your greatest asset. I don't believe you ever realized how much I respected your ability during my three years under you at Dartmouth but I did and shall always continue to associate your name with the best coaching in competitive sport Tell Stan, George, Jim, Bob, Ollie and all the new boys to keep hitting the hoop. There's no such thing as an 'off night' and, believe me, I'm going to remember that if I ever get a crack at the Japs."