July 18, 1939

Dr. Phog Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Phog:

Referring to our conversation at the National
Basketball Tournament in Denver last winter,
regarding the possibility of my getting to

call some games for you this winter. I realize
it is awfully early to be thinking of basket-
ball, but on the other hand I didn't want you
to forget that I was still mighty interested

in breaking into the Big Six Conference as an
orficial. I certainly will appreciate anything
you can do for me.

I saw Ebling the other day for the first time
in about two months, as he has been in Illinois,
and as usual we got into an argument over our
ball games of '34 and '35. It seems that he
has the edge over me as you won most of those
contests.

Fred Pralle has his nose to the grindstone and
seemingly enjoys his work. He and Billi Martin,
who is now working for Phillips, get into it
over some of their games every once in a while.
I hope they get along playing together as well
as Ray and I did.

Hoping to hear from you at your most opportune
time, I remain

Sincerely yours,

Bud Browning é

Phillips Petroleum Co.
Bartlesville, Oklahoma