April 2, 1946.

ire John J. O'Brien, President,
American Basketball League, Inc.,
120 Wall Street,

Hew York City.

Dear ereamea ca O'Brien:

Yea, I know of the organization of professional
basketball in the East and I also imew of the stringency of
playing floors due to the unevailability of the armory build-
ings since the war.

a dite 2 disiek aaiat tn entice ieee,
which was an independent team with a fine record, and I also
knew of the development of professional basketball at that
time. However, I have always been under the impression that
if professional basketball would develop the character god
dash of college ball it would be mich more successful.
save~yourself, slow passing and stall of professional sarge
ball I heve always thought injured the game. With the large
auditoria in the _— professional basketball would make a

lot of money.
I think the sponsors of erbbenaneenl football

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basketball promoters will see the great possibilities of the
game and develop it to its nth power.

With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
FCA:AK Varsity Basketball Coach.