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I agree.THE VICTOR 208 West Eighth Street / Los Angeles; California 90014 / Telephone (213) 626-4611 ?╟≤ 622-6017 CO-CHAIRMEN NATIONAL SELECTIONS COMMITTEE: W. R. "Bill" Schroeder, Chuck Benedict CO-CHAIRMEN: Irv Terry, Rudy La Russo EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: David Marmel | June 12, 1969 1 Mr. A1 Freeman The Sands Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Dear A1: It is good to know that you are back in the office and feeling much improved. Enclosed is the list of presenters and enter- tainers locked in to date. This list, of course. is subject to change. However, we don't antici- pate that occurring. You will notice that Della Reese, who will sing a song or two, is presenting an award as well. Apparently she is a sports nut and asked if she can do this. Rest assured, Al, I will keep you informed of our efforts to find additional lodging. Kindest personal regards. Sincerely, (T\ David Z. Marmel Executive Director DZM:mc t. Enclosure TIONALLY TELEVISED PRODUCED BY THE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB FOR THE CITY OF HOPE 1968 RECIPIENTS Auto Racing, SAM HANKS; Baseball, CARL HUBBELL; Basketball, JOHN WOODEN; Boxing, HENRY ARMSTRONG; Diving, VICKI DRAVES; Football, TOM HARMON; Golf, GENE SARAZEN; Hockey, MAURICE RICHARD; Swimming, JOHNNY WEISSMULLER; Tennis, HENRI COCHET; Track & Field, JESSE OWENS; Special Award, LEROY "SATCHEL" PAIGE. PAST RECIPIENTS Greta Anderson, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Doc Blanchard, May Sutton Bundy, Georges Carpentier, Glenn Davis, Ralph Guldahl, Rafer Johnson, John Paul Jones, Duke Kahanamoku, Red Kelly, Sandy Koufax, Johnny Longden, Joe Louis, Alice Marble, Robert Mathias, Willie Mays, Patricia McCormick, Louis Meyer, Sr., George Mikan, Ernie Nevers, Paavo Nurmi, Janice Lee York Romary, Max Schmeling, Casey Stengel.