October 21, 1945.

Mr. Charles Silliman,
-$15 Lawrence /ve.,
Elgin, Tllinoig.

Dear Charles:

‘I am very happy to have your good letter of the 16th and
-pheased that you like basketball. Dr. James Naismith, the
originator of the game, said, “Basketball is a game easy to
play but difficult to master." The fact that you have written
me convinces he that you are endeavoring to improve your game.

Goal-!li was originated to help the youngsters keep the ball -
in bounds. The basket is the center of activity, and one goal
- with the circular playing field permits all the fimdamentals of
pivoting, passing, goal shooting and guarding in a small area.
And too, the goal is adjusted to the proper height so that the
younger boys can use a smaller ball and a lower basket until
they adapt themselves to the higher goal.

| The navy and the Army are using Goal-Hi extensively and it
ig a fine game where you can play in a small area.

I trust that you are quite successful in your desire to be
a fine basketball player and a successful coach.

Sincerely yours,

| Director of Physical Education,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.