November 20, 1940

Ure Hugo Coldsnith

The Ps Goldsmith Sons, Ince
John and Findley Streets
Cincinnati, Ohio

Dear Mrs Coldsméth:

In enswer to your inquiry of the fifteenth instant
I would like to state that the Committee did not specify
any particuler thickness but they have recommended the
pressed steol backboard which has a flange of nearly two
inches «

As Chairman of the Research Committee of the Netional
Basketball Committee of the United Stetes and Canada, we’
have been especially pertiouler in outlining the surfece
of the benk, but never have we designated the thickness
of any backboard previously or et present. The pressed
steel backboard seems to be the one much in fevor; but, if
a wooden or plate glass one is used, there would be no obe
jection but it should be painted white.

I do not quite get the. inpert of your letter, But
if you will be. more specific, I will be happy to answer
your questions.

The pressed steel banks sell for $36 a pairs Light-
ness, strength, durability, and urifornity of rebound sre
things most particulerly desired. ow do you mean that
the thickness would affect the method of attaching the goal?

: Assuring you of our — and with kindest per-
sonal — I remain »

Yours sincerely,

| Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Versity basketball Coach

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