FRED MEDART MANUFACTURING Co.

POTOMAC AND DE KALB STREETS

SAINT Louis, Mo.

R. E. WEINZETTEL
SALES PROMOTION MANAGER November 29 > 1940 cs )
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We have a report from our sales representative in Southern California .
to the effect that a Mr. Sam Barry, University of South Carolina Ge“ Coin: /
Basketball Coach, is spreading the report through that area that in {}
his opinion, the new fan shaped modified basketball backboard is r

a mistake on the part of the Rules Committee and stands a good

chance of being recalled at the next meeting. —

This certainly sounds like news to us, Phog, in view of the sales
we have made on this new type of basketball backboard elsewhere in
the United States.

The purpose of my letter to you is to learn, if possible, just what
type of fellow Barry is. I don't want you to do anything other than
give me some description of this fellow and his standing in that
Southern California community.

Incidentally, our representative out there claims that he is a very
opinionated individual and carries some weight among his associates
in the basketball world. I am confident that you must know hin,
Phog, and that is why I approach you for whatever you can give me
concerning this party which in turn, would probably influence us in
what we attempt to do to sell him on the fan shaped backboard.

Incidentally, have you had any word from other parts of the. country,
either one way or the other in support or against the new backboard,
which might indicate which way the wind is blowing for the next
Rules Committee meeting. We know that some of the conferences have
not adopted this board but on the other hand, some of them have

and scattered orders are coming from almost every part of the United
States.

Haverftt heard from you in guite a long time, Phog. Hope you are well
and that your good family likewise enjoys the best of health.

 

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