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of all ages, and (2) as a lead-up game to basketball, I have
attempted to keep the official rules as simple as possible, and
at the same time to provide for every playing condition likely
to be encountered in the regular game of basketball.

‘In the event of an unusual occurrence not provided for in
the rules, it is suggested that the Official Rules for playing
basketball be followed, or I shall be glad to issue a ruling
upon receipt of an inquiry directed to me, Care of the Uni-
versity of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.

‘In closing I am prompted to quote from my basketball
book ‘Better Basketball’, in the hope that some young Ameri-
can reading these remarks will profit by the following simple
rules of diet for the up and coming athlete—

‘Remember the three B’s—Boiled, Broiled and Baked

foods are best for athletes; pass up the fried food.

Eat slowly at mealtimes and eat nothing between

meals.

Eat plenty of vegetables, cereals, fruits (especially

oranges), milk, cocoa, and, last but not least, drink

plenty of water—at least one glass of water every
hour.

Candy, when eaten immediately after meals and with

discrimination, is an energy producer and has a defi-

nite place in the athlete's diet.

Avoid drinking coffee and tea. Eat only toasted

bread.’

“You dig your grave with your teeth’, someone has said,
but all of us know that we must eat much wholesome food if we
are to have the energy necessary to become a successful ath-
lete. Remember the simple rules laid down above, and if you
would be a really good othlete, remember also, plenty of
sleep—at least 8 hours—for every growing boy and girl.”