DIVISION OF SPALDING SALES CORPORATION ATHLE Ti Celis Ter S 1012 GRAND AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MO, February 17, 1940 Mr. Forrest 0. Allen Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lewrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allens The basketball which you returned to us for repair wes a Goldsmith ball. We sent it to our factory but they informed us that they were returning be- cause it was beyond repair. Just as soon as it is returned to us, we will for- ward 4t onto you and would recommend that it be sent to the Goldsmith factory either for repair or replacement, Yours very truly, A. G. SPALDING & BROS. DIV. SPALDING SALES CORPORATION FG. tae District Sales Manager rew3d