November 1, 1941.

Pordon my delay in enswering your kind fevor of the
2ist ultimo. Ralph Cemnon had written mo asking wo to pre-e
pare an article, and I have subuitted the same to him, Of
course, i do not know whether it will be accepted or-note

Since I have written the article I believe it would
be better for me not to eleborate, but i will be giad to
answer your two questions. (1) Yes, indeed, i do think that
modern basketball requires much more stauim, much better |
health, and much better physical conditioning than when i j
played ite (2) I can answer in the same wanner in that I
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high school youth, both senior end jumior high school.

With our health examinations which are in vogue in
most colleges now wo do protect our youngsters better than
the youth of the high echool are protected. in practically
@li the universities we have a health unit and the boys are
_ Checked, rechecked and inspected in such a way that most of
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And then, of course, the college man is more mture. Pere
somily, 1 think that no junior high school youngster should
play interscholastic bell, een

intramural games. . :

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my thougitse I assure you I would be glad to cooperate both
personally and with your organization in casting my ballot —
according to my convictions. :

i am wishing for you and yours the very best of health,
‘happiness and athletic success.
: Sincerely yours,

Mrector of Physical Education end Recreation,
_ FOAsAR | Varsity Sasketball and Baseball Coaches —