THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Howarp L. Bevis, President
DEPARTMENT OF PuysIcAL EDUCATION

L. W. Sr. Joun, Director . COLUMBUS

July 31,1940

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Department of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear "Phog":

At last I think the date has been set for
the fall meeting of the Executive Committee of the
N.C. A. Ae I have the word that they are planning
to meet in Chicago at the Hotel Sherman, September
6 and 7; I also understand they are expecting to give
some time then to a consideration of the basketball
tournament program. I have written Owens sugcesting
that you, St. Glair and myself should be there to
present the tournament picture to the Executive Committee.
I feel if we three. are there we can get this whole
matter straightened out so we can shart a course for
this next tournament immediately, thus enabling us to
zo ahead with definite plans in a way we haven't been able
to heretofore. Just as soon as I get further information
I will get in touch with you.

I still do not know what to think about the
eight-team tournament in Kansas City as opposed to the
Eastern and Western play off item. I feel pretty definite,
from a financial standpoint, the Eastern and Western
play-off program offers a good deal more in the way
of financial income than if we were to hold the eight-
team tournament in Kansas City. If you have any
definite reaction in this matter, I would be glad to
hear it. Have you been able to sound out any of the
men out in your section as to what they think of the
relative merits of the two plans?

It has been terrifically hot here the last
two weeks and I am going back to camp today. However,
any mail addressed to me here will be forwarded and 1
will be looking forward to hearing from you.

Very sincerely yours,

He Ge. Olsen
amf Basketball Coach