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Dr. Forrest C. Allen PAGE = =2—- pate 2/17/58

I have not gone over the hundred pages con-
cerning injuries in BETTER BASKETBALL carefully so I
do not know whether that section can be lifted out
and with other material added, heave proper continuity.
Certainly we should be able to use all the cuts.
Whether some of the present material in the book
would have to be rewritten and expanded somewhat,
IT do not know. That, we would leave to your judgment.
However, we should not try to save too much if the
section cannot properly be used as a whole,

Qn the: other hand, as stated to you before,
BETTER BASKETBALL was very expensive. We should watch
our expenses carefully in this book for. we probably
have not as wide a market as for the BASKETBALL book.

We have noted your comments on other books
on athletic injuries and henee we feel that a real
book on this subject may considerably exceed our
expectations.

- We agree also that the ss of food and
nutrition should be taken up as well as training
methods, but I would not devote too large a portion
to it for that is really another subject in itself
and may be the basis for a future book.

We are also glad that you agree with us that
an M.D. might contribute a Foreword which would tend
to break down a lot of silly professional prejudice.
The thought just occurred to me that one of our authors
is Dr. Morris Fishbein, who is Editor of the Journal
of the American Medical Association, and after review-
ing the manuscript he might be persuaded to give the
book his blessing. I, of course, have not discussed
the matter with him, nor would [I without your per-
mission. I also do not know whether he is a rabid
anti-osteopath or not, but you might like the idea.

At your convenience, your comments will be
appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

CWM : MK