“ley 6, 1943.

Mr. John F. Lance,
Kensas State Teachers College,
Pittsburg, Kansas. ‘

Dear Joi:

Pardon me in not snawering your kind letter, in which you
enclose congratulations for our basketball team. It is very
nice of you to express yourself as you do. |

I have delayed answering your letter thinking that I would
set forth some reasons why eny rule that would prohibit the
defensive team from touching the ball on the basket and per-
mitting the offensive team to touch it would be discriminatory
against the defensive team. In -any court of law « rule or a
law that discriminates against one side does not hold.

Therefore, the only rule that would not be disoriminatory,
giving both sides an equal chance, would be the higher basket.

I was amazed that the N.C.A.A. would not have enough legal
knowledge to make such a ridiculous rule as‘they did. Such

rule only adds disrespect for rule-makers.
With all good wishes to you, I am

Sincerely yours,

Direotor of Yhysical Education,
FOA:AH | Varsity Basketball Coach.