Jack Mathews ’54

Jack Mathews ’54 — Upon learning of brother John Appel’s ’56 surgery earlier this year, Cousin Jack sent the following “get well” to John… Greetings Brother APE: You are cordially invited to participate in a Classic and historical event this coming Friday at the old Beta house in Delaware, OH. It will be a poker game in the living room in the Frat house and will once again bring together 7 of the finest and most talented poker players to ever hit a college campus. You have been chosen to be one of the 7 players to participate in this glorious event. The other 6 players are: Tommy Tatham—the Ohio Flash, Fat Charlie—Ecker, the Toad—Homer Clark, Kennie Clark, Rufus Doan, and yours truely—Cousin Jack. This poker game will commence at 7 PM and will continue all night until the sun rises (better known as an All Nighter). There will be implemented some very strict rules and regulations governing this game. 1) NO Tabs will be allowed. 2) No borrowing of other players’ cigarettes. 3) Players cannot draw light from the pot and then proceed to bet those lights once again. Bring plenty of cash and smokes. This All Nighter will include variations of 5 and 7 card stud—also 3 card Red Dog. When the game ends, as the sun rises, the losers will have one final chance to get even —one hand of showdown will end the All Nighter. Remember, bring plenty of cash, as checks and IOUs will Not be accepted. RSVP, jackmat37@wmconnect.com
—kai— Cousin Jack