Correspondence with Transylvania University
Follow the conversation that H.J.L. Stark and John Doty, Jr, Transylvania University football manager, had through letters and telegrams as they determine and negotiate for their football game on October 22, 1910, at University of Texas's Clark Field.
February 1, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to Transylvania University football manager inquiring about playing a football game in November at Austin.
February 3, 1910
Letter from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L. Stark stating he brought the idea of play Texas in Austin to the Athletic Council and they felt Texas was too far. Doty thanks Texas for their offer to play a football game.
February 14, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to John Doty, Jr. stating Austin is not that far and that Transylvania could play football games with other teams during your travel. Stark mentions too that it is not the distance but the guarantee. He asks Doty what date would be desirable and what guarantee would they like.
February 18, 1910
The first page of a two-page letter from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L. Stark stating Transylvania has an offer for a game with Texas A&M for the following dates October 22nd and November 17th. Doty asks if Texas can give him a date that corresponds with the dates Texas A&M has given giving 4 to 5 days either way with a $600 guarantee.
March 1, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to John Doty, Jr. stating he can offer October 29th for a football game.
March 1, 1910
Letter from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L. Stark inquiring about what guarantee Texas can offer for an October 29th football game.
March 2, 1910
Telegram from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L Stark inquiring what guarantee can Texas give for an October 29th football game.
March 14, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to John Doty, Jr. inquires if Transylvania can play on October 22nd instead of the 29th for $500.
March 15, 1910
Letter from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L. Stark states he secured the permission of the Athletic Council to play Texas on October 22nd for the last mentioned guarantee of $500.
March 28, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to John Doty, Jr. stating he is sending contracts soon and ask who Transylvania with be playing on the 29th.
March 31, 1910
The contract between Transylvania University and the University of Texas for the football on October 22, 1910.
April 5, 1910
Letter from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L. Stark asking him to send the signed contracts for the football on October 22nd. Doty would like to take both Texas A&M (game day October 20th) and the University of Texas contracts to the council to be signed at the same time.
April 12, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to John Doty, Jr. asking what rules does Transylvania wish to sign under.
April 13/14, 1910
Telegram from John Doty, Jr. to H.J.L Stark asking Stark to send S.J.A. rules and contract right away.