April 27, 1945.

Mr. Arthur PF. Hughes,
The Sporting Goods Dealer,
_ Ste Louis, pe Moe

Dear Arts

We had a strategy basketball board about 15 or 20
years ago. I felt that it did not go over big for basketball
because the diagramaing of a play generally oalled for a set
up first and then the play later. We sold a few, but nothing
to justify the expense involved in manufacturing these boards.

Then Vie Hurt had seks feoteal? teardy but Ide not
believe they created any umecessary flurry. Frankly, I do
not believe that they will ever be a big item so far as sales
are concerned. They are novelties and the kida like to play
with them, but I an not overly optimistic.

: Vic Hurt is now president and manager of the South-
western Art Association, Beacon Building, 4th and —
Tulsa 3, ens if you want to write hin.

| usta, if I ever get in St. Louis I certainly will
say hello to you. And I sometimes do get to St. Louis.

With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education, ©
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.