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Nile Kinnick correspondence, January-May 1942

1942-05-12: Page 04

you have some talent at it, which you evidently do, keep at it.  I'll bet you could really do well.  You are right at the stage where your strength & stamina will markedly increase with each year.  If you perfect your form now, you'll be surprised how far you can throw it next year.  Certainly, it will take much practice to move size 12 feet across the ring with precision and grace, however I enjoy your letters a great deal.  Hope that you will write again before long.  A couple of more good ones should get you that tweed suit.  In re the coming Omaha U. competition, or any fast competition, for that matter, view it as opportunity, not as something difficult - and always give your best effort, letting the chips fall where they may.
There isn't much I can tell you about night flying of which you make inquiry.  My experience was quite brief, and included nothing but making a few landings and

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you have some talent at it, which you evidently do, keep at it. I'll bet you could really do well. You are right at the stage where your strength & stamina will markedly increase with each year. If you perfect your form now, you'll be surprised how far you can throw it next year. Certainly, it will take much practice to move size 12 feet across the ring with precision and grace, however I enjoy your letters a great deal. Hope that you will write again before long. A couple of more good ones should get you that tweed suit. In re the coming Omaha U. competition, or any fast competition, for that matter, view it as opportunity, not as something difficult - and always give your best effort, letting the chips fall where they may. There isn't much I can tell you about night flying of which you make inquiry. My experience was quite brief, and included nothing but making a few landings and