Athletic Association

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
New York, N. Y.

May 10,1940

Dr. Forrest C. Allien,
Basketball Coach, |
Kansas University,
Lawrence, Kansass

Dear Doctor:

I am writing this note to give you some
information that you would like to have
before our game at Madison Square Garden.

First: we have been using in the Garden
the Goldsmith X9L-official basketball.
This ball, as you know, is a stiched |
laceless ball. You in all probability
have used this ball at some time or other
as it is very popular throughout the
countrye

Second: the court at Madison Square Garden
is ninety feet by fifty feet. They have
only a two foot extension at the end lines.

Third: the officials for the game will be
appointed by Asa Bushnell, Director of the
Eastern Intercollegiate Athletics.

I want you to know personally that I look
forward with pleasure to competing with one
of your very fine teams. I really enjoyed
the game in Kansas City and I admired the
ability of your fine looking son.

With kindest personal regards,

Edward A. Kelleher
Coach of Basketball