Dr. Forrest C. Allen. _ Be 10-21-50

demonstration we could give. Because of the very wide playing of basket ball

in the United States it could not be put on as the international demonstration.
We therefore feel that it will be impossible to have basket ball on the program.
This final decision is due to the conditions mentioned herein as well as many
other conditions which we have confronting us in the tremendous task before us
and we are sure that you and your associates will realize that we, like your-
selves, have a great love for basket ball but that this fact cannot alter the
situation facing us.

Assuring you that we highly appreciate the interest of yourself and
your colleagues and with best wishes we are,

Sincerely and cordially yours,

Xth Olympiade Committee,

Secretary-Manager.