Dec. 7. 1938

Clyde E, McBride
Sports Editor, The Ster
Kansas City, Missouri

Dear Mr, MeBride:

We coaches of the Missouri Valley Conference very much
want to see Kansas City remain and continue to develop as
the basketball center of the United States,

A Contribution to this end would be in securing the
National Collegiate Sasketball Tournament for Kansas City.

After full deliberation we feel that ym are most suit-
ed to represent the interests of this district on the pro-
motional Committee for this tournament. The regard for your
ability 1s so wide spread that there is no question of secur~-
ing the tournament for Kansas City if you will agree to act
on the Committee.

May I urge that you accept such an appointment. Secure
ing the Tournament for Kansas City will insure the National
Basketball Coaches Convention nominating Kansas City as their
place of meeting also.

Cordially yours,

Jonn C, Truesdale
Director