John R. Williams TLS to Jack Zeller, April 27, 1942

JOHN R. WILLIAMS, PRES. - GEN MNGR

DR. S. W. JENKINS, VICE PRES. - TREASURER

Detroit Negro Base Ball Association
(Presenting Only The Best In Negro Base Ball)
At the
BRIGGS STADIUM
DETROIT, MICHIGAN

OFFICE 537 MARSTON STREET
PHONE: TRINITY 1-4949

April 27, 1942

Mr. Jack Zeller, General Manager
Briggs Statium
Detroit, Michigan

My dear Mr. Zeller:

I was very happy to see so very many colored fans at the
game Saturday and Sunday, and I say with humble pride
that our presentation of colored baseball at the Briggs
Stadium last year stimulated a greater interest in the
colored citizens of Detroit for baseball. As it should
be, that interest will constantly reflect itself in better
attendance at all games played at Briggs Stadium;
indeed, Mr. "Spike" Briggs and I noted exactly that very
thing last year after we both happily reviewed the situa-
tion following the game between the Kansas City Monarchs
and the Chicago American Giants. I dare say that we will
be able to carry the interest on and on throughout the
present season after our first game on June 7.

By the way, please let me know as soon as possible when
the tickets will be on sale. Already I have been con-
stantly asked that question by fans who are anxious to
get their tickets early. Then too, Dr. Jenkins and I
want to begin making our publicity -- goodwill tour
around the state and, of course, we are going to be
asked when the tickets will be available.

Very truly yours,
John R. Williams

JRW:NMG