HeV -Porter
Chicago, Ill.

thought that it might be permissible to build these special, small size back-
boards, out from the pipe supports about a foot so that the stringer would not
be so prominent, as was the case in Chicago and in New York, as you will remem
ber. Of course this would result in the length of the playing court being
shortened at both ends, ami I am wondering what your opinion of this change is,

   
       
  
 
 
 

as far as tests this Summer in the coaching schools ere concerned. In other
words vg Thacmagedagg ety ong apa ath de wile rehagp eed line Meme: wrod
the p floor was reduced by this construction of the test backboard to the
existing pipe supports. We are of the opinion that in order to give the special
backboard a fair test, nout the hindrance of the necessary wood stringer being
immediately behind the’ boar : extension of the board a foot from
the stringer would t of two evils. Would you care to give us your
opinion, Mr.

Further, in ¢ lis schools, it would be our intentions to
supply a pair of th | dard. ~ one of them with e flat surface
and the other with ; ane She cons Seeune 2
result of the exp Lor ny

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transition fron a flat at
following this thought we,
appreciation of not only
also of the possibilities
other are presented for

It is the opinion of our Engineering L

stallations, could be supported by a daghe molly éxup, but

existing installations, there would be considerable

arranging present pipe supports des

commodate this smaller size as is
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size of the backboard is
determined. Incidentally, would you mind telling us who he represents? We note .
you advised that he covers the central states for a group of sporting goods man-
ufacturers, and I am wondering |
tage. I assume he is a salesman for these sporting goods manufacturers.

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and shall keep him in mind as soon as the question

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A review of the foregoing indicates that we have about covered our positim and .
until we hear further from you regarding sizes we are at a loss to proceed. We
appreciate year offer to ket us us posted on the returns from the members of your
Commi ttee. :

Kindest personal regards.
_ FRED MANUFACTURING CO.

R.E We inzette1/ac Sales Promotion Manager