Ostober 9, 1941.

Mr. Les Freeburg,
Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co.,
Kansas City, Mo.

Dear Les:

I am returning one of the balls that we bought
from Frank Mandeville, which has developed a case of

"donkey ears".

I tried Rawling and Riddell balls last year and
they did exactly the same thing - they all peeled off the
rubber base.

The history of this particular bali is that we
have used it less than two weeks, three times a week - for
about six practices, and it had the usual wear of a varsity
basketball. Will you kindly send us one to replace it? I
hope that you won't have this repaired and returned, but
will send a new one.

I found last year when the Rawling and Riddell
balis were repaired they peeled off again, and I believe
the factories should perhaps make good with a new ball.

I am just entering again a friendly protest against the
molded ball because it dees not hold up and it does not
have the life of a leather ball. This is exhibit number
one. Perhaps the other balls that we will try will not
show a defect so rapidly, but I am endeavoring to submit
all the imperfections so that the factories may more
readily correct them.

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
FCA: AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. :