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October 24, 1944

Dear Mr. Allen:

I am behind your recent charges pertaining to college basket-
ball 100%. Unfortunately I cannot reveal my identity but what I have to say
substantiates the accusations you made.

Dur@ng last basketball season two members of Temple University's
team were approached by a Mr. Jack Lynch, who operates a night club at the
Walton Roof of this city. The two players were Albie Ingerman and Dick Koecher,
both freshmen, They were offered $500.00 each to throw a game that was being
played at Convention Hall and presented by Ned Irishe

Dick Koecher, a trustworthy and conscientious lad, went home
to tell his father about the offer whereupon the latter notified Josh Cody,
coach of Temple. The night of the game Albie Ingerman was closely watched and

it was apparent that he was not playing his best. After the game Ingerman was
suspended.

I believe, but am not sure, that the game was against °
Muhlenberg College.

This Mr. Lynch is a noted racketeer who has been kicked out of
all our eastern horse racing parks. He operates a basketball pool and quotes
certain odds on different games.

This mtter was kept from publicity although one local
reporter from the Philadelphia Daily news threw some hint on ite

Yours for clean sports.

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(Postmarked Philadelphia, Pas, Oct. 24, 1944, 7:30 peme)