March 18, 1941

I have your letter of March 14 requesting sources of
information on the subject, “History and Development of Basketball
in Ameri cae" ;

I have written a text called Better Baskettal which is
published by the MeGraweilill Book Company, New ‘page 3
of this text you will find mder "The Wider Scopes of the Game" the
entire history of the game of basketball fron the time of the peach
basket stage to the Olympicse

Certainly your library should have @ copy of this book,
but if you do not, perhaps the high school may have this texte
| Doubtless if you will refer this information to your librarian,
| in case your library does not have a copy, he will want to order
this book for use in your Gila Junior Colleges

The text not only contains a history of the game of
basketball, but also includes 163 action photographs and 86 diagrans
of plays, together with information on training and conditioning,
treatment of athletic injuries, bendaging, emergencies, and so forthe
Also, I have incorporated a chapter in the back of the book entitled
“The Tales of Yesteryearse" ‘These are stories of great games that our
teams have played against opponents that produced thrilling clinaxese

I trust I have given you the desired informatione
With all good wishes, I am,
Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach