ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

(INCORPORATED)

Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College

STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA
January 31, 1940

Dr. Forrest ¢. Allen

Director of Physical Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:
I am sorry for the delay in answering your letter, but we
have had a pretty full basketball schedule up to date.

In regard to higher baskets in basketball, I talked to

Bill White,who writes for Associated Press,while we were

in New York. Bill is a former Colorado boy and was a friend
of mine while I was at Colorado University. He was inter-
ested in the idea from a news standpoint. I talked to Nat
Holman some about it and believe he might be in favor of a
higher goal, although he wants to talk shorter courts. I
really believe the eastern coaches have not given it much
thought.

Personally, I would like to have higher goals to keep the
big man out from under the basket and give the good shooter
a chance,

From all indications, it looks like we will have a fine
crowd the night you bring your basketball team to Stillwater.
Looking forward to seeing you February 15, I am

Sincerel ay.

H * Pe Tba
Director of Athletics.

HPI:RS