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October 21, 1944

Mr. Ned Irish,
Director, Madison Square cevden,
New York, W.Y.

Have mde statement that it was alleged that basketball players sold
out to gamblers or were comected in such a way that they were dis-

_missec from the squad. It is alleged that Albie. star set
shot, Temple University, and other teammates were dismissed for this
infraction. It is very difficult to cet proof to substantiate certain
charges in my possession. Much information that I have from coaches
who frankly and honestly told me things, they now refuse to take

- Yesponsibility for. Tom Dewey is the only fellow that I know of who
has been able to bust rackets in New York. My motive in releasing any
information on gambling is no reflection on your highly efficient
promotional venture of basketball. My desire is to awaken the college
presidents of America to their responsibility in previding a souree of
power in fighting these professional gambling rodents.

Forrest C. Allen.