Columbia, Mo.
January 15, 1938.

W. H. Brome,
Dr. F. G. Alien,
Hugh MeDermott,
Frank Root,

Gentl emen :

It appears that I have thrown a wrench into the
machinery with regard to the use of Bask-O-Lite goals. At
our meeting I expressed a favorable opinion for the use of
these baskets, but only Dr. Allen seemed to have the same idea.
The others wanted a further test. |

The pair of goals we had were loaned on a 50 day trial.
Actually we kept them about six weeks hop to find out what
the other schools wished. With no news av le and a decision
necessary we decided to return the baskets. o

foday a letter from Menze says that all other schools
have installed to¢new baskets, It rather puts me out on a limb
for Missouri is the only one not using the new goals after its
coach had urged their adoption. This report was transmitted to
our business manager who says that the decision not to buy this
year will not be changed. :

‘From a playing or shooting viewpoint I think that a
team will do as well with one basket as with the other. Where
Bask-0-Lite goals are installed there will be no need to change
to the old type as far as Missouri is concerned, but in Columbia
all gemes will be played with old type baskets. To say the least,
this lack of uniformity is not wise, but there is no way open now
for me to correct it.

In the two Colorado games here last week we installed
an adaptation a ot satisfaction. A red light was placed
above each back board with a manually operated switch at the
scorers bench, A student closed the switch as the ball dropped
through the basket. With very little practice the boys imitated
the flash of the Bask-0-Lite goal with such accuracy that most
spectators did not know of the change. We plan to use this signal
in all gemes this year.

Should several of the conference members protest our

use of the old i goals I will request a reconsideration of
our decision, Please let me know for I am anxious each of you

be satisfied.
. Yours truly,

George : Edwards.