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THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
LINCOLN

December 5, 1938

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
Basketball Coach
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kanvas

Dear Dr. Allen:

In view of the discussions we had at our meeting in
Kansas City last week-end, concerning the plans of the N.C.A.Ae to
sponsor a national basketball tournament in the future, end the |
necessity of appointing a committee at an early date to start the
ball rolling to organize a Sth, 6th, 7th, and 8th district, I have
the following to suggest from my point of view:

Kansas City to me is the most logical sight for the
location of this tournament, and should be the hub around which could
be made the center of basketball interest in the collegiate world.

In order to make this movement a success, it is nec
essary to have a personnel on your committee that can command the
interest and attention of the basketball public in and around Kansas
Citye The most important person seems to me to be Mr. C. E. McBride
of the Kansas City Star. I think he should byall means be a member
of the executive committee of the 5th district, and I suggest that
you solicit his cooperation and willingness to serve on this committee.

With kindest regards, I an,

Sincerely yours,
(SIGNED) W. He BROWNE

| Head Basketball Coach.