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Kansas High School Coaches Association
KE. A. Thomas
Topeka, Kansas eeceteegeeseweeeesenvneeeeaeeee

Vote sent direct to Mr. Porter.

Large percentage in favor of
convex board.

Williamsport Y.M.C.A.
J.M.Good, Director (Member Rules Committee)
Williamsport, Penn.

Vote by "Y" members, Industrial

League Players, High School and
College Players, and Professional

Players.

Coaches

13 voted in favor of convex board
3 voted against convex board

_& coaches undecided

18 - Total votes by Coaches

Players
178 voted in favor of convex board
40 voted against convex board
_19 players undecided
237 - Total Votes by Players

Ballots supplied Coaches and players were of this type:

Coaches, the National Basketball Rules Committee,
and Equipment Manufacturers have joined forces
in a cooperative effort to find the right solution to the
question of what design, size, etc., backboard will
best serve today’s type of game. What is your
opinion? It is generally recognized that the present
4’ x 6’ flat backboard designed for playing condi-
tions of several decades ago is now obsolete and
inadequate for today’s game. Cooperation be-
tween several parties has made it possible for you to
gain a first-hand acquaintance with the modified

 

Do You Favor the Modified Backboard on Exhibit?
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board on display and you are invited to express
your opinion of this special demonstration board.
Suggestions for improvements or changes are
in order.

Similar demonstration backboards are being tested
in Coaching Schools this Summer and all comments,
recommendations, etc., from Coaches will be
tabulated and the results transmitted to the Research
Committee of the National Basketball Committee of
the United States and Canada. Your opinion will
be appreciated.

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