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Sept. 24, 1940

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
Varsity Basketball Coach
University of Kansas

Dear Phog:

Once again I am about to uous upon your good graces
for a basketball yarn. As you probably know, this year marks
the 50th anniversary of the game, and with that in mind I have
an idea for what I think will be a really swell story.

You might not agree with the angle I shall present
to you, but there are three big reasons why you would figure
so prominently in the story. (1) Because of your association
with Dr, Naismith, inventor of the game. (2) Because of your |
long and most ‘successful career in coaching ranks. (3) Because,
you also are a medical doctor.

The last reason is important baelbe 1 would like
to do a story which would state that basketball in the final
analysis is the ROUGHEST, FASTEST, AND MOST EXACTING UPON ITS
PARTICIPANTS of any sport in the book, )

In the first place, I'm convinced it 4s, myself, and.
I've heard a lot of competent critics say the same. However, Lit
would carry a lot more weight if you, one of the game's out-
standing coaches, and at the same time a physician, would ~
advance these theories.

Of course, you may not agree with me. But if you
agree I am sure you can give us a few ideas which could be
incorporated into a perfectly swell yarn, and one which would
attract a lot of comment. We could trace the devlopment of the
game, showing how it gradually became faster and faster, more
exacting upon the players, until mt reached the point where
today it s the fastest, toughest thing afloat.

I'd appreciate a line or two indicating your feelings
on the matter,

Best regards,

L aa.
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