December 23

Dr. F. C. Allen,
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

 

Dear Dr. Allens

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In February of this year, I asked
your cooperation in a survey I was then making
concerning the popularity of a move on foot to take
the center jump out of basketball. At that time, you
were kind enough to furnish me with much material
which proved to be very valuable.

Now, with the tip-off play
legislated out of the rules, I'd like to have some
additional comment from both you and Dr. Naismith,
since you have now had an opportunity to observe the
tip-less game in widespread use. From press reports,
you still are against the type of basketball now being
played. Might I ask if you think the rule--eliminating
the jump--would be all right if applied only to
colleges? There are many observers who believe that
removal of the tip was a forward move in college ball,
but that the tip-less game is toomuch, too hard, too
fast for prep basketballers.

I have also heard the criticism
that Dr. Naismith is still “in "his peach-basket days."
Mind you, that is not my opinion, hence I would like
to have Dr. Naismith answer this charge of the

opposition.