~ Dr. Allen argues that this unsavory. and unworkable |
authority given to the officials certainly would not make
the game anything but a guessing contest..
He wants officials to call ’em as they see ’em. No more
guessing games. ;
° “Just as soon as we encourage the use of set plays or key |
men to check a player in pursuit of his opponent, we are —
destroying one of the fundamental factors of offense,” writes |
Holman. :
- This.” ‘declares Dr. Allen, “is in direct conflict with the |
majority thought of the National Basketball Coaches Asso-
ciation, aS well as the expressed statement of the Rules |
| Guide.”
~*~ ty Matlison Square Garden this season, fans noted looks
of utter bewilderment on the faces of western players after
an eastern official had called a blocking foul,
‘This difference in interpretation has devoloped into |
- more than a variation of technique. |
‘= Tt has resulted in a whole new style and theory of play,

' something the founders of the game, never intended. .

- Rule interpretations should be standardized. As things
\gtand, the West and East are playing almost two different
- games. That’s an unhealthy state. |

‘> The boys ought to get together.

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