February 26, 1945.

Mr. Alaten setarty,
MeCarty=-Sherman, |
Hast Colfax at Silpin,
Denver, Colorado.

Dear Alston:

Somekhere back in my hazy memory I remember your writing. about
a, used basketball for your son, Cleveland, but in going through
my file end siecseaticn every available source I fail to find ite

On October 25th I had this note from you: “Dear ‘Phog i= thought
- you might be interested in the enclosed newspaper clipping. You've
got them reeling, Phog, and keep fighting until they mooch out.
Regards." But this doesn't say anything about a basketball, yet I
‘do remember ‘something about it.

“puakeviiclt season is neanly over and basketballs have been like
refined gold. They have been most difficult to get, and harder to
hold on to. Everybody has been trying to get a basketball for
their son or for even some of the high schools. Many of the high
schools have had to use second-hand balls that they purchased from
other colleges and universities, so you can imagine the pressure
‘that has been on us. I will get hold of a ball and mail it to
Cleveland at 730 York Street, Denver, just as soon as I possibly
can make the arrangements . You can gount on this.

Thank you for the aves. I think we called some of the big |
boys' bluffs o.k. : |

“With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

7 Director of Physical Education,
POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.