September 28, 1945
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Mr. James A. McFarland
286 5th Avenue
New York 1, New vork

Dear Mr. McFarland:

I imagine that you thought it quite queer for me to send
you a rush telegram as I did. The truth is that Mr. Gordon
Sabine, a teacher in the school of journalism here and a
magazine writer , was writing an article which he was offering
to Esquire under this title, "It's Easy To Throw a Basketball
Gane". ile was quoting me on certain things and during)
our conversation I mentioned that you had been invaluable
to me in getting necessary information.

He sent the wire to you in my name because he desired
this information pronto. Western Union grabled his message
badly. I think he paid $5.50 for the message and you can
~ he went after them for a refund.

I am belated in writing you this explanation and apologize
to you for permitting Sabine to put the rush on you.
Sapine's article had to be "put to bed" by a certain date
if he was to land the article. This accounts for the
situation.

Again I want to thank you most generouslyfor every
action of kindness that you have shown me. I hope when
I am in New York we may have the pleasure. of a long and
friendiy visit. I am not just sure when I will get up
there but it might happen anytime. If you ever get out in
our part of the country I would be delighted to see you.
We will keep in contact with each other in hopes that the
time for our visit will not be too long.

With kindest regards, I am

Yours very sincerely,

Director of Physical Education
Varsity Basketball Coach

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