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Worcester, Mass.
June 6, 1939.
Mr. Forest C. Allen,
: Lawrence, enne.
Dear Mr. Allen:

In reply to your letter of May 13, it is needless to Say that I was
dissapointed at the outcome of the meeting, after such good reports
I have received from the other members of the research committee.

Refering to the price of my nets thru the contacts TI have made
T have quoted $15.00 ‘and over a period of time users will all save
money even at twenty dollars per pair. The "Bask-O-Lite" which had
a list price of $100.00 and school price of $69.50. which their
circular states was approved by the rules committee and I allso have
before me a copy of your congratulation to the Bask-Q-Lite Co on the
definite progress they have made. And in your letter to me of July 8,38
this basket did not go over in the west any better than in the east,
as I find the same reaction, and the are trying to unload at any price.
My nets are priced about the same as a good ball as the Lastbilt lists
for $21.50 school price $15.00. And they fact that schools and colleges
do not have to buy them I do not see why the price should be such a
determining factor with my net. .
I expect my finel papers with full patent coverage within a few days.
I am not if, favor of other companies making duplicates of my net and I
think you would feel the same. I can get all the financing I want on the
promotion of my net and the ony conditions I would entertain such an idea
would be for the other companies to buy all their parts from me plus a
royalty. One large Distributor would like the exclusive distributiom
of my net which I will not consider as I will treat them all alike which
I think will be better for all concerned.

Many fo the Coaches, referees, captains, schools, ee and clubs
who hoped to use them next season are dissapointed in*not being approved,
and suggested circulating a petitione to all the boys clubs schools etc.
to petition the rulsscommittee to reconsider it and have it approved. I
wish to state that the Bureau of Information Service Washington D.C. is
interested in the outcome of my net, and several monthe ago theyhad a
photographer come from Boston to take pictures of same and a complete
story of my net, with and without electrical contacts. Mr. Crocker
writes Quote. We are delighted with them and many of the coaches: say
they will not play on anything else.

Some of the veteran coaches I have interviewed said I had done such 4
a swell jot on the net could I improve on the hoop, this was a good thought —
and I went to work on a new hoop and keeping within the restrictions im 3
the rules book I will have a hoop that will make them all sit up and take
notice and thank heavens I will not have to have it approved. 3

I will play ball and will not consider this petition system until T [
hear from you and any other suggestions may have to offer within reason,
you may allso return my nets at my expense anytime as there are several
who want them he#e, one high school wants six.

Thanking you again for your efforts I remain,

Very Sincerely yours f LWA Lanne

20 Richards St., Worcester, Mass.

   
 

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