Correspondence with Tulane University
Follow the conversation that H.J.L. Stark and James J.A. Fortier, Tulane University football manager, and L.C. Datz, Tulane University general manager had through letters and telegrams as they discuss a possible football game between the universities.
January 17, 1910
A two-page letter from James J.A. Fortier to H.J.L. Stark inquiring about a football game on the Tulane field in New Orleans on possibly November 12th. Fortier mentions at this time it would be a practical impossibility for Tulane University to travel for a football game with the University of Texas. Fortier goes on to ask Stark about Texas' schedule and rumors surrounding the football schedule and hopes Stark will send I response to clear up the rumors. Fortier concludes the letter by stating Tulane can only offer a guarantee of no more than $500 but can guarantee a "rip-roaring reception".
January 11, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to James J.A. Fortier stating that it would be impossible to play Tulane University in New Orleans on November 12th or November 24th. Stark goes on to say that it is Tulane's turn to give the University of Texas a home football game on their field. Stark also asks Fortier questions about their post-season football game with Havana. Stark is considering a post-season football game and would like some pointers from Fortier.
January 15, 1910
A two-page letter from James J.A. Fortier to H.J.L. Stark stating that "Tulane and Texas must get together on the gridiron in 1910 come what may" and why Tulane University is not able to travel to Texas for a game in Austin. Fortier goes on to invite the University of Texas to New Orleans for a football game and gives several reasons why a trip to New Orleans would be a good idea. Fortier also gives the dates that Tulane's is open for a football game.
January 26, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to James J.A. Fortier asking if Tulane University could come to Texas for a football game on October 22nd.
February 1, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to James. J.A. Fortier asking if Fortier would like to close the date of October 22nd in Austin for a football game.
February 3, 1910
Letter from James J.A. Fortier to H.J.L. Stark stating due to the sudden death of Tulane University's general manager he was not able to reply to the proposition of playing a football game on Oct. 22nd in Texas. Fortier goes on to say that Tulane is not able to come to Texas for a football game on Oct. 22nd. Fortier asks if the University of Texas won't come to New Orleans for Oct. 22nd or November 5th. Fortier also mentions the possibility of Tulane coming to Texas for a football game on Oct. 29th.
February 10, 1910
Letter from L.C. Datz to H.J.L. Stark stating that Tulane University can come to Texas on October 29th for a guarantee of $630. Datz also includes a break down of expenses for Tulane to travel to Texas for a football game on October 29th.
February 23, 1910
Letter from H.J.L. Stark to L.C. Datz stating that the University of Texas is not able to play Tulane University on October 29th. Stark encourages Datz to reconsider a trip to Texas to play the University of Texas on October 22nd in Austin. Stark offers Tulane a $500 guarantee which is the same as the guarantee that Tulane was given in 1908. Stark also mentions that he spoke with several colleges and found that Tulane could arrange a football game with Southwestern, Baylor, or Texas Christian University.
March 1, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to James J.A. Fortier asking if he should send contracts for a football game on October 22nd.
March 1, 1910
Letter from L.C. Datz to H.J.L. Stark stating that Tulane University is unable to make the trip to Texas for a football game on October 22nd. Datz goes on to say that he could arrange a football game on October 22nd in New Orleans with a guarantee of $500.
March 14, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to James J.A. Fortier stating he is trying to rearrange the University of Texas football schedule to give Tulane University a football game on October 29th. Stark askes if Tulane would be able to come.
March 15, 1910
Telegram from L.C. Datz to H.J.L. Stark stating that Tulane University has closed the date of October 29th with a football game with Kentucky.
March 16, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to James J.A. Fortier asking if Tulane University will come to Texas on October 22nd for a football game.
March 17, 1910
Telegram from L.C. Datz to H.J.L. Stark stating the offer for a football game on October 22nd is only for a game in New Orleans. Datz goes on to explain why Tulane University is not able to take a trip to Austin this year and offers to come to Austin next year.
March 28, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to L.C. Datz asking if October 29th is filled.
March 29, 1910
Telegram from L.C. Datz to H.J.L. Stark stating that October 29th is filled, and can offer October 22nd or November 5th for a football game in New Orleans.
April 10, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to L.C. Datz stating October 29th is the University of Texas only open date for a football game. Stark goes on to ask if Tulane University is playing Transylvania.
April 12, 1910
Letter from L.C. Datz to H.J.L. Stark replying to Stark's telegram of April 10th. Datz states that Tulane University has closed October 29th to Kentucky as mentioned in previous telegrams on March 17th and 29th. Datz goes on to say that Tulane's only open date is October 22nd and that Tulane is not playing Transylvania. Datz mentions that Tulane is traveling to Kentucky on October 29th and to Texas A & M on November 24th so the faculty will not stand for a third trip. Datz suggests that the University of Texas rearrange dates so that Texas can play Tulane on October 22nd in New Orleans, and Tulane will play Texas in Austin in 1911 with a guarantee of $500.
April 12, 1910
Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to L.C. Datz asking what proposition would Tulane University consider for a Thanksgiving day football game in Austin.