Mr. James E. Battell, PF .Csy
U. S. Army Air Forces,
Station Hospital,

Atlantic City, Node

Dear Private Battell::

Pardon me for not answering your communication of Jenuary 27th
sconere 7 :

Many men play basketball by using a basketball mask. It is a
small contraption that fite over the head mich afte the manner of a
catcher’s mask, only made very much lighter and adjusted over the
glasses so there is no danger of breaking them. I imagine this would
be the most inexpensive thing for you to have. Most sporting goods
houses keep them. 3 |

Then we have the "Safe-Play" glasses manufactured at Beloit,
Wisconsin. ‘The best thing, of course, are the lenses that fit right
over the eyes, but they are expensive, costing something like $100. _
I am sure that you being in the service would eh hy eee. oe
spending that much money to play basketball. .

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: Sleds Wo veces 1 end eis a ee
arch because the percentage would be in your favor. By endeavoring
to over-shoot sometines the shot is short but if it is in line you
vould have the added benefit of it dropping in. If you over-shoot
you will always get a-rebound if it does not carom into the basket.

Suppose you try this out and perhaps your game might be
benefitted by i If not, you can go back to your original style
and not be much the loser.

With all good wishes, I an

Sineerely yours,

Direotor of Physical Raucation,
Varsity Basketball Coach.