Form 195 M 1-39 EMERGENCY SHIPMENT FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI orpverno M_- 2593 DATE 1/13/39 Charge To Shi a? : ae ee OF KANSAS DIR PHY EDU ANSAS shipped Vie WABASH SANTA FE PREPAID 1/15 SURE cincing Date Description 7 WITH SPEC N Mi LAG SCREWS AND STRINGERS —_— =e Saree — (For use in connection with Uniform Domestic Straight Bill of Lading, adopted by Carriers in Official. Southern, Western and Illinois Classification territories, March 15, 1922, as amended August 1, 1930.) THIS MEM RAN is an acknowiedgment that a Bill of Lading has been issued and is not the Original Bill of Ladin oO DUM nor a copy or duplicate, covering the property named herein, and is intended solely for filing or recor RECEIVED, subject to the classifications and tariffs in effect on the date of the receipt by the carrier of the property described in the Original Bill of Lacing, =" FRED MEDART MFG. CO. the property described below, in apparent good order, except as noted {contents and condition of contents of packaves imiknown), marked, consigned, and destined as indicated below, which said company (the word company being understood throughout this contract as meaning any person or corporation in possession of the property under the contract) agrees to carry to its usual place of delivery at said destination, if on its own road or its own water line, otherwise to deliver to another carrier on the reute to said destination. It is mutually agreed, as to each carrier of all or any of said property over all or any portion of said route to destination, and as to each party at any time interested in all or any of said property, that every service to be performed hereunder shall be subject to all. the conditions not prohibited by law, whether printed or written, herein contained, including the conditions on back hereof, which are hereby agreed to by the shipper and accepted for himse!f and his assigns. 13 At St. Louis, Mo., WABASH R.R. By Company No. ______———_—COLading No 39 Shipper 2595 Agent's No. » OMA NEST Subject to Section 7 of conditions, if this ship- ment is to be delivered to the consignee without re- course on the consignor, the consignor shall sign Cust. Bill of the following statement: | «Phe earrier shall not make delivery ofthis ship- ; ment without payment of freight and all otber law- ; ful charges. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (Signature of consignor.) Consigned to F e G e ALLEN D IK PHY EDU. lf charges are to be prepaid, write or stamp bere, “PREPAID LAWRENCE Destination Route __State of SN BAS: Received §. to apply in prepayment of the charges on the County: of property described hereon. Agent or Cashier Per (The signature here acknowledges only the amount a . SANTA PE Car - Car prepaid) Delivering Carrier Initial No. Charges advanced: $ No. 5 Description of Articles, *WEIGHT Class | Check! No Description of Articles, *WEIGHT Class | Check Packages Special Marks and Exceptions (Sub. to Cor.) | or Rt. | Col. Packages Special Marks and Exceptions (Sub. to Cor.) j or Rt. | Col. Gymnasium Anots. Pla : und Appts. 3S | crates K. D. Fiat 572 Crates mc D. Flat Gymnasium Appts. Playground Appts. Boxes x, D. Flat Boxes mh Flat : Gymnasium Appts. Playground Appts. 2 | cartons” x. 0p. Flat 50 Cartons ec D. Flat Gymnasium Appts. Pla nd Appts. Crates S. U. Pieces ee D. bi Gymnasium Appts. Boxes UL " Pieces ‘ren Pipe Cabinets or Loskers St Wardrob Steel Shelvin Crates Steet Without Glass K. D. Flat Grates K. 0. Flat Cabinets or Lockers St Wardrob Steel Shelvin BOxeS Stool Without Glass. K.D. Flat Boxes K. D. Flat Cabinets or Lockers St Wardrob Steel Shelving Cartons Steet Without Glass K.D. Flat Cartons K. D. Flat Cabinets or Lockers : Sto Wardrok Steel Shelving Grates Steel Without Glass S. U. Crates S. U. Cabinets or Lockers St Wardrob Steei Shelf Boxes BOxeS Stoel Without Giass S. U. Crates Not Nested , = aon Bs ene Baskets Wire or Sasnily f “ Grates: 0." eh x. 0. crated ‘soy ao Male A Fe ‘ Bieachers or Grandstands Baskets Wire or Boxes ga ae vel g: Crates Expanded. Metal N. 0. 1. B. NL Not Nested Bleachers or Grandstands Buls. Stee! or Wood ' NO. 1. BL NK. D. *If the shipment moves between two ports by a carrier by water, the law requires. that the bill of lading shall. state whether. it NOTE—Where the rate is dep ndent on yalue, shippers are requ'red to siate specifically in writing the agreed or dec: The agreed or declared value of the property is hereby specifically stated by the shipper to be not exceeding. er’s Shipper’s weight.’’ ye The fibre boxes used for this shipment conform to the specifications set forth in the box maker’s cert e thereon, and all othem® péquirements of Ruie 41 of the Consolidated Freight Classification. (Shipper’s imprint in lieu of: stamp; not a: part of: billsof; lading approved by the Interstate: Commerce Commission.) FRED MEDART MFG. CO., Shipp Per FPREDERICH er Per Agent 2 Permanent post-office address of shipper: Potomac and DeKalb Sts., ST. LOUIS, MO. Form 7A-MV-7- ® Krone-Brice Co., St. Louis, Mo. } ~~ ing-eftert “week for two successive weeks, in a ia : i i ; "Sec. 1. (a) The carrier or party in possession of ey a the Seth arch desert ‘liable as at common law for any losstheceof or dama ” 7 en b) No carrier or party in possession of all or liable for any loss thereof or damage thereto or delay the authority oi jaw, or the act or default of the shi Carrier’stiability shall be that of warehouseman, only, iration. free zime-all: by tariffs lawfully on file (such free tim puted as therein provided) aiter notice of the arrival of the property export (if intended for export) has'been duly sent or given, and after placement of the delivery at Sesanee. or tender of deliv enmade, Exceptin case of negli pence ofthe carrier freedom from such negligence shali be on ae cafrier y One or party in possession), per oF byt i ) aaa eel ge. The pe ioss, damage, or delay caused by fire occurr- ination oratt einogA bed corkue © to be com- heportof- property for of the property to the party entitled to receive it, has or party in possession (and the burden to prove ;the carrier or party in possession shail not be liable for loss, damage, or delay occurring while the property is stopped and the request of the shipper, own¢ lefect orvice in the property, or forcountry damage tocott lischarged-at-risk an held in transit u resuitingfrom a (c) In case of quarantine the property may be d pane ge depot or elsewhere, asrequired by y quarant r, Or party, entitled to Heke such request, of strikes. ers into ine regulations or authorities, or for thecarrier’s - ispatch.at nearest available pointin catrier’s judgment, and in any such case carriez’s responsibility shail cease when property is so discharged, or property may be returned by carrier at owner's expense toshipping point, earning. sreight both ways. Quarar or in respect to property shail be “by the own carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage occasion required or done by quarantine regulations or authorities ¢ even though the same may ha ~by carrier's officers, agents, or employees, nor for detention, loss, or damage of any kin rs of the property or be a lien by quarantine or the enforcement thereof. No carrier shall be liable, ‘except in case of neglige any mistake or inaccuracy in any information furnished by the carrier, its agents, or ¢ quarantine laws or regulations. The shipper shall hold the carriers harmless from any ¢ ‘may incur, or damages they may be requiredto pay, theintroduction ofthe x ered by this contractinto any place against the quarantinelaws or, Tegulations i imeffect a & a 2. (a) No carrier is bound to transport said property by. any particular train in time for any particular market or otherwise than with réasonal i dispatch. Every have the right in case of physical necessity to forward said property by any Carrier or r¢ the point of shipment and the point of destination. In allan oe not prohibited b value thag actual value has been represented in writing ipper or has Le ~~ ine expenses of whatever nature or kind upon” thereon. The ed by fumigation or disinfection eBeancr acts oS = Sess 23 Aicers, as to expense thy roperty cov=— tsuch place. carrier shail pute between law where a lower upon in writing asthe released value of the property as determined bs he ciation or tari upon which the rate is based, such lower value pius freight charges if Pessoa recovered, whether or not such loss or damage occurs from (b) As a condition Pr edent to recovery, claims must ifed 1 in writing with the d livering|satzict..of cap er issuing thie bill of lading, or carrier on whose line the I injury or delay Rear , within nine months after de pe 7 of we ‘property “Cr, in c2 traffic, within nine months after deli ivery at port of ex far Foslase to mi then within nine months after a reasonable time for cree i pan d suits shall against any carrier only. thin two years and one say irom | u e “when notice in wri by the carrier'to the cl = ant that the carrier has disallow. ed the claim or any part or. specified ia the notice. Where claims are not filed or suits are‘not jpacitated | theresa on with the foregoing Sovehee no carrier hereunder shall be liable, and such ciaimé te full sd far ast. pie the ¢ See. 3 shall be subject to necessary cooperage and baling at owner’s co ton or gotton linters is to be transported hereunder ane risk, of compressing the same for greater ce eae in ha responsible for deviation-or signed to apoint where there is a railroad, publicor Vicanked a noted herein, and then if ee isnot promptly: unloaded) be'ther of the same kind and grade without respect to ownership 10 the consignor), and if-so-delivered-shall be subject to-a lien other charges hereunder. _ Sec. 4. (a) Property not removed | by the party entitled ge ceeive it tehin he fee by | eats, lawfully on file (such free time to be computed as thete: RiPorenaen after é prop estination or at the port of bg dad oe dewgatin for export) arrival of the property atd has been kept in vegsel, car, depot, warehouse or place of delivery h es su erica re e€ Maximum a efit of any insurance that may have been effect Ris shal! not avoid the policies or contracts of insurance: laimant for thepremium paid thereon. | shi « Except where such service is required-as the result. CEN a. ore File Sage La forwarding : roma (onlessother ue upon or on account o » that the 3 sent or given, and after placement of the property for deli for storage and to carrier’s responsibility as warchocnces may be removed to and stored in a publi¢ or licensed w coe < available place, at the cost of the owner, wy bald am subject to a lien for u freight and other a Inhuing3 b). Where nonperishable property Witch has been transpo Fefu oe by consignee or the mary entitled to receive it, i ass con it fails to receive it within 15 days after ater oa ae ival shal id epsiene. ais re or givel may seil the same at public auction to the highest bidder, aaa ele carrier: Provided; That the carrier shal! have first mailed, sent, o n i ithecnnen the property has Been refused or remains unclaimed, as the eo and thatit wi sale under the terms of the bill of lading if disposition be not arranged for, and shall ha notice pe eet a description of the property, the name of the party to whom cons shipped order notify, the name. of the party to be notified, and the time and place of ere, general circulation ‘at the place of sa place where such newspapetis published: Provided, That 3C days shall have elapsed be! tion of notice of sale after said notice that the} PRY. was refused or remains unclaimed ¥ sent, or given. (ey by consignee or party entitied to receive it, to receive it promptly, the carrier may, in fea dticretion: ‘to prever ation, sel] the same to the best advantage at private or public sa lestination party ee to for notification to the consignor or owner of: Lof the prog and request for disposition of the aaa such notification shall b exercise of due diligence requires, before the property is sold. @ Where the procedure provided OS () fine carrier or party liable on account of loss of or damage to any of said pr roperty ie orpatyé entitles mount to be receiving or se of export bei delivery, instituted iting is given parts thereof 1 accordance will not be paid. ve... said property, _ carrier reim- allproperty-- wn cost and rise expressly th other grain time : allowed notice of the ee se subjectto ve published iigned, or, if sale, once a ore erred was mai fea Thar rer a an or the failure: to receive it fin the ewe pareraph ae ea ee BIOS orvessel,or ~~ andin ‘bill of lading, has al fied ape owner of said lope an 08s, ABCs ey or diverted the whose route . allnotbeheld — iesiaiaeteke-ehen~ AERO call be given con ; nn le or nearest “TAAGSM ¢ ecu hls ty Marog raid i2. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS se -— a ¢ : ‘ 4 abe a he te = 3 oe — ne af oh x Ss : : é wo agreed that nothing contained in said paragraphs shall be construed to abridge the right« of the carrier atits option to sell the property under such as on apie and insuch manner as may be authori by law, fe); pen sroreelte anylbsle: made onder *H sebtion shall be ape by. the carrier to the y ment of demurtage, storage, and any other lawful cha tisemeni, sale, and ori care of the same loaded into cars of vessels, an tosuch stations, necessar, segues pe spe: i sponse, and —of the property seid (i) Property Dae ta to iat from. a station, wharf, or landing a which there is no 6 tt appointed rei en deshalvbpehgrely atrisk of owner after baloareg © wharves: or , except in case of carrier’ 's negligence, w ndings shail be atowner’s risk unti! the cars are attached to and arges and the expense of notice, a expense and of caring for and maintaining the property, if should there be a balance it shall de paid to the ow vo proper rom cars or veséels or until en received from or delivered after they are detached from locomotive or train or until loaded into and after unloaded from vessels. ~ No éarrier hereunder will carry or be liable in any way, dove ry value not specifically rated in the published aaah “soph ota todo: ‘ts, specie, 89 ipulated: value of the articles are indorsed ations 5 OF hereon or for RS eDEE 6. Every party, whether princip4i or agent, shipping explosives or dangerous eodk with out previous full written disclosure to the carrier of their nature, shall be liable for and indemnify the ee against ai! loss or damage caused by such goods, and such goods may be warehoused at ,_ rexpense or destroyed withou' ation. without er es See. "7. The owner or consignee shall pay the freight. sae. aaa if any, oud all other charges accruing on 8 to do so, no care ieee “covered po chi shall be Hiable 7 the freig fi atu re, in th make delive ialation, shall ia provided) shalir 7 space provided f ry without requ ake delivery wit a beli bythesh Hippes h hall not be lega’ ‘such consig yf said ‘property is an agent only (beyond those and has no ben iable) fee m: has notified the Coasts Wiper Breil bine himself be liable for inter attime of shipment the prepayment or guarantée of the « carrier toreq ul it is suger that the artic! : charge must See. 8. If this bill of ladingi substitution foranother bill of la value or otherwise, or ¢ “with such prior bill of ladini g, shall be considered: ment of were written or See. 9. (a) H allor any ps “uch water carriage shall be pe} Boba ability containe 1893 ited the case of a caiiahine reo the delivering carrier in writing of; delivering carrie operty; but, except in thosei ean avi road shall deliver or relinqui untilall rari? rates and charges thereon have bee t and allother lawful charges, except that ifthe en the codes ay be found to be due after the property has been delivered Sicaay lawfully be au pd ah Ses pokieasaaat voeotine for that purpose on the face ofthis billof lading that the carri ring payment of such charges'and the carrier, contrary to su¢ uch charges. Provided, that, where the, col ty liable for transportation charges in r billed-against him at the time of ane Fi for-which he is if = fcoded eficial title in said property, and (b) prior Pat rin writing © of the fact of such agency and ; absence ¢ ft Iperat : ope er shs i h stip» thout requiring such payment, the consignor (except as hereinafter fors' eae s been instructed rie deliversaid property toa consignee other at esti vIPP OE t of signo: Pienot rerwise mee (a) roperty. ial title, ven to the carri paid upon the a ‘made in or in ca nd entitled “An rates oes t tair No si such cart to or. on mage resu ry, or sion, stranding, oa . vant id rtof said proper carr r verlany part. rformed subject t ada + Sn sand provisions of, "ont din, the Act of the Congress of the United States, -approveda act relating to the navigation’o Vessels} etl; Mana oi others carriers by water the ‘of limited liability, and tort es shipped are not those described i in d in this billo carrier by wa board the ves owner shali have g from the pe urtenances WI or other accids rie necessary, an gtany portorpa hter, to load an n ne upon deck. Average shall b e, and Sections usages of the Po in all respects s¢ ase of danger, da nagement of the vessel, or from any latent or oth riances, or from waseaworthiness, whe cheresecagatthe tn voyage ‘(provided the latent or other defects or f of due diligence), jérin general av esign or neglect of such Carrier. f saving life or not be respon naib lading not (water EP ay ‘or with this settion. r shia iable for any loss or damage resulting from any fire , or from explosion, bursting of boilers or ‘or breakage of shafts, exercised due diligence 4 in Karst ‘te ‘vessel etl ay re ‘equipped, ai uc! Piet inkes, seas, or other ma from: ome defects hether existing prior to Cet Bd Pe patie obtite ey Peas: 1a ents of navigation, or f y vessel carrying any or all Gone perty iat Be inoroutofthe customary rout eg tow vecle in dicate, to ty d discharge goods at any time/td’ assist istr perty, and for docking and'repairs.: se caster fe le for any! ae 8. Ets e Bt ee ve exercised due saworthy and properly manned, aioe ‘and’ ayeplied, itis mage or disaster resultin from faults or efrofsin. n aviga iol § in the vessel, her mac etime ofshipmentor atthe bes rthiness was not discon ), the shippers, consignees. “and/or gual erage to the payment of any sacrifices, tosses or expenses of a n peril. rigias e dees e if tthe” of the bection freight eorin e state- nection the same route, the ex- mn Feb- tatutes he con- haps 9m col- d, when ansfer, to deviate ligence s usual ereby iv n, Orin inery or verabie s Of the cargosshall never- cial charges incurred in respect of the cargo, art shall beer ‘neral rage nature that may be made or incurred for the common benefit or to relieve the adv nature. from on : ré perishable property which has been nsported hereunder to destina is refu ee i. Grvaid ee rivet shall fal tet eae ol fection () eae the term ae in or across rivers, har rty is bein fiable for oc ‘earriage” in‘ t' rs, or lakes, when perforined ‘carried under. a tariff which provides that any carrier or deste cordance with the tariff provisions, wh by or on behalf of rail carriers, | 88 ye Ps of the sea, then as to such carrier or which bolle the — ion shall be modified in’ into the nat of this billoflading. | his section shall not be? eaubieadd as including lighterage such con fone ginning espects - fora eat + e payable according to ‘ee aici 1924, Sections to 22, iticlusive, and.as-to not Corched het acording rtof New tetemncies altbe - See. 10. Any alteration; addition;: or erasure in this bill of fading which shall be made without —— ‘the speci ial notation hereon of the agent of the carrierissuing this billotlading, shalt be without effect, and this biliof lading shall be enforceable according toits original tenors” 3 -vift 134 Te we disHod ‘bas bold | pews FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT NEW YORK OFFICE CHICAGO OFFICE 16 WEST 61sT STREET METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LouIs, Mo. AIR MAIL fen hie April 18, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: This will acknowledge your letter of April 17, advising that the spe- cial backboards have been received and you are going to put them up right away. . As cmecerns the New York meeting on May 1 and 2, it is our plan to have Mr. Medart and “Yours Truly" present for this meeting, condi- tional that we can get the special backboards erected at some school near the McAlpine Hotel, as mentioned in previous correspondence. This brings up the question of the location for these boards in New York. We acted upon the suggestion contained in your letter of April 1) and have written Mr. Porter, asking him to lem his weight toward getting someone in New York to make a contact with some school or college for this purpose. This morning we received a copy of a letter Mr. Porter wrote Mr. Owen Reed, of Scholastic Coach, 250 E. 43rd Street, New York, aSking that Mr. Reed attempt to locate a school for us. I am wondering whether you are acquainted with Mr. Reed and whether a little help from your end would assist us in getting the co-operation of Mr. Reed in this matter. Obviously, today being the 18th, we are going to need some fast action to enable us to get these boards out of St. Louis | into New York and erected. Anything you may care to do to assist us will, of course, be genuinely appreciated. I look forward with a great deal of pleasure to meeting you again, and with kindest regards, remain Cordially yours, FRED YRDART MANUFACTURING CO. R.E.We inzettel/Ac FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS _ GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT te WEST Cisr STREET METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LouIs, MO. April 20, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Dir. of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: With further reference to the New York meeting, I am in re- ceipt of a letter from Mr. H. V. Porter, per copy attached. We have yet to hear from either Mr. Owen Reed or from our New York office as to whether or not the New York University gymnasium has been placed at our disposal, or any other gymnasium for that matter, but expect some word from that end within the next 24 hours. The purpose of my letter to you today is to very frankly ask you this question. If Monday night, May 1, is the date selected by.the Secretary of your Organization for this demonstration, would it be in order for us to invite the Coaches and others interested in Athletics in the New York area to witness this demonstration, or is it your opinion that the members of the Committee would prefer that the demonstration be limited to themselves. Naturally, I do not want to broadcast an invitation to a large group without knowing what is the wishes of the members of your Organization. I will appreciate your advising by return mail as I have to do a lot of hurry-up work and get this in shape before next Thursday night when I plan to leave for the East. I am looking forward to the pleasure of seeing you again. With kindest regards. Cordially yours, R.E.Weinzettel/Mc 0 P ¥ NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA April 19, 1939 Mr. Re Ee Weinzettel Fred Medart Mfg. Co. st. Louis, Missouri Dear Mr. Weinzettels I have a wire from Owen Reed relative to the backboard demonstratdon. I am suggesting that he arrange it for Monday night, May lst. He will probably make arrangements for use of the gymnasium at New York University. I have no doubt he will notify you as soon as definite arrangements have been made within the next day or so. Yours truly, (Signed) H. V. Porter Secretary MG FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT NEW YORK OFFICE CHICAGO OFFICE 16 WEST 61ST STREET METAL SPECIALTIES : 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LOUIS, MO. Dr. Forrest C,. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: As representative of the National Collegiate Athletic Associations of the National Basketball Committee, we are taking the liberty of submitting, for your comments and criticisms, a new type of basketball bank which we have just lately developed. We understand there has been some agitation toward altering the present type of bank and, as manufacturers of basket— ball and gymnasium equipment for the past 66. years, we have followed the development of this game very closely. Since the latest change in the rules permits the extension of the end zone for an additional two feet, we find that practically all new schools for which we have occasion to lay out the basketball court and equipment, are taking advantage of this new ruling. It has been our observation that this allowable increase in the end zone increases the blind spots or "cof= fin" corners which, though allowing greater freedom of movement or play, in so far as the offense is concerned, does not materially change or alter the defense, owing to the fact that the possible scoring threat has not been increased, Taking this fact into consideration, we have developed and built a convex type of bank which is illustrated on the blueprint enclosed and which we believe will revolutionize the offensive play in the end zone. By increas- ing the scoring zone, it mst necessarily follow that the defense mst spread out, resulting in more open and mech faster play in the end zone, If you will refer to the blueprint, on the enlarged view of the bank you will note that we have retained the six-foot width dimension of playing surface and, likewise, the four—foot height dimension. We have assumed a 14-foot radius of curvature to be ideal as the angle of incident and re- flection on this arc does not vary greatly from the conventional flat plane. This radius, however, can be altered to meet conditions that may develope We would like to cite the following points which we consider to be decid- edly in favor of this type of bank. FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. Dr. Forrest C. Allen, March 24, 1939 University of Kansas Luwrence, Kansas ~ Page Noe 2 - 1. For a straight shot to the goal the scoring zone is, figuratively, increased by 27 sq.ft. : 2e For a bank shot contacting the bank 3 inches from the edge, the scoring zone is increased 720 sq.ft. 3. The mental hazard of attempting a shot from the side line, directly parallel to the bank, is eliminated, owing to the recession of the vertical edge of the bank, allowing unobstructed visibility of the goale 4e The visibility to spectators is increased beyond the end zone, 5 The convex shape of the bank results in a unit of mech greater strength and rigidity. 6. Present type bank mounting structure does not have to be materially altered to permit installation of this new type of bank. 7. This type of bank can be made of wood, glass, steel or any of the materials as used in present bank construction, We appreciate that in order to have this type of bank adopted for national scholastic play must necessarily mean a change in the present rules, We believe, however, that the selection of either type could be specified, Since its inception, the rules of the game of basketball have been changed from time to time to allow more freedom, faster play and more interest to the spectator, but no change has been offered in equipment to achieve these points. We believe, however, that we have accomplished the desired results with this new type of bank and, likewise, will have created a new interest in the game from the standpoint of both player and spectator. We have made arrangements with Coach "Stub" Muhl of the University City High School, at University City, which is a suburb of St, Louis, to install one of these convex banks at one end of their court. The other end of the court will have the conventional flat type of bank. On next Friday, the 31st of this month, at 3 o'clock p.em., Mr. Muhl will have his experienced high school players try out this new bank, We expect to have several of the local basketball coabhes present for their comments on this bank in actual play, and likewise we are extending invitations to Mr. M. C. Cunning ham of the Desloge High School, Desloge, Missouri, and Mr. H. V. Porter of Chicago, Illinois, If it would be convenient for you to be present on that date, we would more than appreciate the time and effort on your part and would gladly defray any expenses which might be incurred by you in so doing. If, on the other hand, it is impossible for you to be present and you would like a further explanation and discussion concerning the merits of this new bank, we would gladly call on you at your convenience, FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. Dr. Forrest C. Allen | March 24, 1939 University of Kasas Lawrence, Kansas Page Noe 3- As an authority and district representative of the game of basketball, your comments for and against this bank will be greatly appreciated, and should you desire further investigation and research, we will furnish you with one or a pair of these new banks for your use, or on receipt of your advice, we will install them at some nearby gymnasium for your ob- servation. We thank you for the time expended on this lengthy letter and anticipate with mich interest such criticisms or comments which you have to offer. Very truly yours, FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. ee Cs : a oe G.R.Chervenka:D “Research and Development Evigineer FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT CHICAGO OFFICE NEW YORK: OFFICE 16 WEST-61sT STREET ; METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LouIs, Mo. March 30, 1949 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas My dear Dr. Allen: Having you with us yesterday was a real pleasure am I want to thank you for coming down and for the many constructive suggestions am interesting information covering the national athletic picture that you gave me and my associates. This morning's mail brings a letter from Mr. Porter, who has covered in some detail the reasons for the smaller basketball backstop, as was re=— lated by you yesterday. He has suggested that we continue our experimental work and send him, to Chicago, whatever we devise, so that he might have the experimental board erected in Chicago and tested out prior to the meet- ing in New York on May l. Needless to say, we appreciate this invitation to co-operate with your as- sociation and are arranging to have several sets of backstops made, and as promised by Roy Weinzettel, we will send a set to you, another one to Mr. Porter, and shall also forward a set to New York, if agreeable with Mr. Salmon, whom I am writing today as suggested by you, offering this equip- ment. Each set will consist of three banks. I think one of the banks Should be as was demonstrated in the University City High School yesterday; I refer to the full 4'x6' bank that was attached to the pipe supports. The second sample that we are going to forward will be similar to the board we delivered to the University City School but which was not erected. As you will remember, this is the board with the bottom portion cut away. The third sample will be built along the lines of the specifications you and Mr. Porter gave uS. In each case the convex surface will be made a part of the board. I shall keep you advised of developments and hope you will do likewise. I am looking forward with pleasure to seeing you again at an early date. Sincérely, E.d sMedart/AC March 30, 1939 » 2%, Chairman Commi ttee i i ii The one we demonstrat ed l,* x 6" bac yesterday kstop with one that were suggested during the demonstration, ani the backstop to be built per specifications submitted by your Secretary, Mr. V. Porter of Chicago. We shall appreciate hearing from you at your early convenience be included, as well as this same. > note we mention three backstops. You will ill, of two minor & ° a ial governed accordingly in the manufacture of this set of spec shipment to New York April 4, 1959.. Mire Edward J» Medart, President, Medart Manufacturing Conpany, Ste Louis, Missourie Dear Mire Medarts A% the request of Dre Forrest Cy. Allan I miled to you yesterday one copy of his book, "Setter | Basketball". Z trust that you will receive it in good orders ; ( ( Ly | Sincerely yours, A | | Secretary to Dre I. Ce Allets Mire Ge Re Chervenia, Medart Manufacturing Coe, Ste Lovis, Mos Dear Mre Chervenkns When welling through your plent I noticed a sort of a monkey cage of rods, built in a beehive style, for youngsters ® climb through. Could you send me a photogreph of it, end @iso an estimate of the cost? Very cordially yours, 3 | Direetor of Physical Bdueation, FOAsAH , Varsity Basketball Coathe FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CoO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT NEW YORK OFFICE CHICAGO OFFICE 16 WEST 61sT STREET METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LOUIS, Mo. April 5, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allen C/o University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen; This will acknowledge receipt of your book “Better Basketball" which was car~ ried home with me last night, ami I can't remember reading a more delightful and interesting book than yours. After reading several of those "Tales of Yesteryear" I felt inclined to climb up a bedpost or two and try one of those rousing fiayhawk cheers. I am sure this will interest you. You will remember I told you about that youngster who is in his third year in high school and who has turned out for Spring football practice for the first time. Yesterday he drew his football outfit, also for the first time, and like many another Dad,I listened through- out dinner to a vivid description of each detail of the afternoon's event. After dinner I enjoyed the rare opportunity of obtaining the undivided atten- tion of this youngster by stating, "So you are going to be a football star. That's fine. Now listen to what an authority has to say about diet and eating generally". I brought forth your book and quoted your remarks on this subject with the result that the Weinzettel commissary has a standing order for a bag of oranges from this date on. So you see "Coach", your book has a far-reaching influence. This moming I turned it over to George Chervenka, who is going to work on the zoning question mentioned in your letter to me when enroute to California. As soon as he has ‘doped out' the problems you have given us, you will hear from him direct. I have a letter from Mr. Porter this morning advising that the Proviso Township High School in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, has been selected for the installation of the sample backstops we are preparing for shipment there, and that Mr. Le W. Remley, Athletic Director at this school, has expressed a Willingness to co-operate. Will keep you advised as things progress. Kindest regards. R.E.Weinzettel/Ac FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT NEW YORK OFFICE CHICAGO OFFICE 16 WEST 61ST STREET METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL. OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LouIs, Mo. June 10, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: I am attaching photostats of some competitive ma- terial issued by Schutt Manufacturing Company of Litchfield, Illinois, describing the Uni-Goal. Thought this would be of interest to you in giving consideration to the game we are attempting to work up, and also as concerns the basketball court they rec ommend. You can keep this copy in your file as I have the original and the negative of this photostat. Kindest regards. Cordially yours, FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. R.E.Weinzettel/Aac Enc. pond — cD UNI-GOAL ome == == has simplified the problem of outdoor basketball equipment. Directors of Athletics P y WW | ersaicat Education Instructors Tae Playground Directors Basketball Coaches ~ The UNI~GOAL meets a definite equipment need for schools and playground organizations. It is now possible to provide complete outdoor basketball facilities with only a small out- lay for equipment, One UNI-GOAL is all the court ecuipment need- ed for a complete same unit. Note the big saving this means when compared with the cost of a formal court which requires two goals and backstops,. It is ideal for schools with limited grounds because it requires so little playing space. It needs less than half the svace used for a formal court, yet will accomodate many more players. UNI-GOALS are a REAL ECONOMY in every way. The initial cost of the equipment is less —- the erection cost is less -—— and the main-—- tenance cost is less. UNI-GCALS are BUILT TO LAST - - - They will give years of service with only a small cost for upkeep. They are specially designed for outdoor use and will withstand high wind vressure and the most severe weather conditions A REAL HELP FOR BASKETBALL COACHES For goal throwing practice -— - the UNI-GOAL is unequalled. It will teach players to properly arch their shots and develop shoot-— ing accuracy. In addition, the UNI-GOAL will promote interest in basketball and be the means of bringing out and developing new material. Don't overlook the helpful possibilities of this new equipment. School Price $16.80 F. O. B. Factory SCHUTT MANUFACTURING CO LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS RURAL SCHOOL PLAYTIME SCHOOL RECREATION PERIOD | OUTDOOR BASKETBALL PRACTICE | PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES UNI-GOAL For Outdoor Basketball The UNI-GOAL for playground basketball has simplified the problem of providing outdoor basketball equipment. Heretofore a substantial investment, together with a continuous maintenance expense has been UNI-GOAL OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT necessary. One UNI-GOAL takes the place of the | ‘oF FREE two goals and backstops regularly used on pees LINE a formal court and offers the same facil- rl tawny Tuer tne wal ities for play. For those operating school or Geta "intmy be se om 20 te 3 fe — playgrounds it will be found to be a Seo eee real economy. sob The UNI-GOAL requires less than half the space needed for a for- mal court. It can be erected wherever a small space is available. To insure long service without expense for maintenance, it is built of heavy steel members electrically welded into one solid unit, RUST- PROOFED, and designed especially to withstand high wind pressure and rough weather conditions. Net is WEATHERPROOFED. Since the playing area entirely surrounds the goal more players can enjoy the game. In formal games, boundary and free throw lines may be easily marked by circles drawn at properly measured dis- stances, using the goal standard as center. For ordinary playground activities little supervision, if any, is required. Uni-Goal is the ideal type of equipment for public playgrounds be- cause it economically furnishes in a substantial way the facilities for playing one of the most popular of all American games. High schools find it particularly desirable for the outdoor activites of the boys and girls in physical education classes. Smaller schools find it ideal for furnishing healthful recreation for all pupils before and after school and throughout vacation periods. O u MPLI 7 ‘ Cc 7 O 3 UO ©» re E Factor OL fo ary e TOL Cee | intr , Pee ney FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT steel anoint ar METAL SPECIALTIES oe ee oe 16 WEST 61sT STREET GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LoutIs, Mo. June 9, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Alien University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen; Back home again and I want to thank you for the prompt response to my wire. I noted the information given us very carefully and had quite a discussion with Mr. Porter in Chicago. He made a very significant statement concern- ing the convex board in that he expressed a liking for the way the balls rebounded off of this surface into a wider area on the floor than was true with a flat board. However, he repeated the statement made in his letter to you of May 29 in which he thought that a flat board of modified size would cause less dis- senmsion and confusion in the change-over period than one with a convex. sur- face and of modified size. Obviously this was not encouraging because if basketball officials, nationally, adopt a modified board with a flat sur- face, it is not in order to expect them to again swing over to another board with a convex surface within a short time. Consequently, I think it is up to us to attempt to get this convex surface included with the modified size in this present effort of the Rules Committee. That is our problem as I see it. Incidentally, as regards the convex surface in the Shooting zones painted on your backboards, as discussed when we were together in your gymnasium, the thought was advanced that possibly it would be much better to move those shooting zones to conform to the convex surface of the board rather than at- tempt the complicated and difficult problem of levelling the curve within these particular areas. Have you given that some thought, Dr. Allen? In other words, it might be better to change the markings on your boards with the camvex surface to provide for the slight affect on the ball when used against the convex boards, rather than attempt to depart from a true circle at these two points. I think your name for the new game, “Goal-Hi" is pretty good. Let us con- tinue to think about this game and the name for it. Thank you again for —— to me in Chic ago and with kindest regards, I _ remain prongs yours, R.E.Weinzettel/ac cme 16, 19395 s te bled aay Hee iq ‘i on this when the * -»_ ¥ a rapening) up a little. Justnowwears HR ui fi atl Hai t fit rola it a anfiell if session lets I - " YOurS, dume 23, 1929. glad the way planned arrivese tion Overs gymnasi un we tum the top be a alle people, any= : picturese made for \ torium the greate pictures as silent produce to the aleng with Dene, Joln Carlson of Kansas Citye Wilson Sporting : aul aH i had We Ene ah i it! HL if win Hit die ; hat ah a er 1 iL | le et ian! _ eeu ah ay pia HT 433 inl dest a | iy Hibs ite Ul Hl “gil sai i fn ii ‘ ae Ae hin fa et ee aig 3 anit visi is i wih Wy Bu iy oH Hin te ap i nt 1 | a i aii “fi is nite Ra fi i ae ii ube! sf i A i HE Bn i i ie fi palit, i fi ih id iagareely i Director of Physical Education FOAsAH FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT CHICAGO OFFICE NEW YORK OFFICE 16 WEST 61sT STREET METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. Louls, Mo. June 16, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Just a line to let you know that we are finishing up on the exper- imental basketball goal for playground use, today, and expect to have it galvanized the early part of next week, and will then im- mediately ship it to you as promised. I think I am not letting the ‘cat out of the bag' when I tell you that this thing looks even better than we anticipated. Incidentally, as concerns the convex basletball backboard, have you had an opportunity to give any thought to the list of Coach- ing Schools I submitted to you for your advice? You will remember that when we were together in Lawrence, I told you we were consid— ering the possibility of sending a half dozen or a dozen boards around to these various schools this year to acquaint coaches with the advantages of the convex board, and you agreed to pass on the list I sent to you and indicate those you thought were worthy of this effort, and add to that list.any additional schools which were not represented thereon. I would like this information as quickly as it is convenient for you to give it to mé.. Incidentally, you will note on page 7 of the new rules book for 1939-1940 that the modified size and shape board is illustrated, and that Mr. Porter or Mr. Tower very kindly gave us a line at the bottom of this page, which we appreciate. We are making up our first board with the 32" radius and with a con— vex surface, and aS soon as we see how it works we will turn out a dozen or so, for demonstration purposes. Kindest regards. Cordially yours, FRED MEDART MANDFACTURING CO. R.E.Weinzette 1/ACc a basket up at @ coaching in @ large city on escount of the ° ' daily press in the larger cities giving better storics.s | I do not believe that Illinois or In ceeind le FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CoO. STEEL LOCKERS — STEEL SHELVING — STEEL WARDROBES GYMNASIUM APPARATUS — PLAYGROUND APPARATUS GYM SEATS — SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT NEW YORK OFFICE CHICAGO OFFICE 16 WEST 61ST STREET METAL SPECIALTIES 326 W. MADISON ST. GENERAL OFFICE AND FACTORY POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS ST. LOUIS, MO. June 19, 1939 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Thank you for your letter of the 16th attaching the list of Summer coaching schools. I am returning this list and refer you to it and to the list I sent you originally, and would appreciate it very much if you would take both lists and check about a dozen of those that you, with your experience in this work, consider to be the outstanding coaching schools. In other words, which of this entire list, in your opinion, would be attended by the more important and the greatest num- ber of coaches - all with the idea in mind of our offering the board to the indicated parties for experimental work. It should also be kept in mind that it is unlikely that we Shall have these boards ready before about the middle of July, which means that those schools which are scheduled for June would be out of the picture. Concerning the playground game, we are having the sample. gal- 7 vanized and will undoubtedly be able to make shipment to you about the end of this week. I shall write you further at that time. Kindest regards. Yours very truly, FRED MEDART MANUBPACTURING CO. A) R,E.Weinzettel/Ac FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING CO. Dr.Forrest C. Allen Lawrence, Kansas P.S. I have been wanting to write to you, Dr. Allen, regarding the cost of making a few films of moving pictures. I know you have hai some experience in this field and I am wondering whether you took the pictures yourselves or did you employ some- one to do that? It is our idea that possibly we could arrange to take some pictures of the convex banks in use over the Summer, and otherwise work up a nice sales story in film that we could use later and before the next meeting of the Rules Committee to demonstrate the convex backboard to that body. Anything you can give us that would enable us to give sore thought to this question of moving pictures would be greatly appreciated. OAL EE a. _ LP Vint ot 7 Little Lada, : frodin, : 3 o es BASKETBALL COACHING SCHOOLS Butler University Coaching School Indianapolis, Ind. - August 7-12 Datonia Beach Coaching School Datonia Beach, Fla. - August 21-26 Duluth State Coaching School Duluth, Minn. - August 14-19 Georgia Coaching School Atlanta, Gae - August 21-25 Tndiana Basketball School Logansport, Ind. = August 14-18 Long Island Coaching School Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, Ne Y. = Aug. 21-28 Ne Ys State Summer Coaching School (Colgate U.) Hamilton, N. Y. - June26-July 1 Ne Ce University Coaching School Chapel Hill, N. C. - August 21-September 2 Northwestern University Coaching School Evanston, Ill. - August 14-26 ‘Tennessee Coaching School (Vanderbilt) Nashville, Tenn. - August 14-19 West Virginia University Coaching School Morgantown, W. Vae = August 7-12