1623 Everett
Caldwell, Idaho
Rov. 15, 7949

Mr. Forrest C. Allen, Basketball Coach
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Mr. Allen:

Knowing that you are on the National Basketball
committee I have taken the liberty to request any
information that you can give me in regard to the status
of the American Basketball Congress. I am especially
interested in knowing if their elegibility rules are
sanctioned by the A.A.U., if the organization is being
opposed by the A.A.U., and in general what the attitude
of the A.A.U. is toward the American Basketball Congress.

It is my understanding that this organization has
grown out.of the group known last year as the American
Federation of Basketball, which held a national tourna-
ment in Atlanta, Georgia; managed by J. L. Stearns.

I am especially concerned in learning the facts
regarding this organization as I have been given the
opportunity of a place on their staff, if I accept.
I do not wish to accept such an appointment if it in
anyway would infringe upon the rights of the A.A.U.

A prompt reply would certainly be appreciated if you
could enlighten me in this matter. Thank you kindly
for your trouble in giving me any information that may
help. If you are unable to pass judgement on this
matter would you kindly suggest from whom I might gain
this information.

Yours sincerely,

@. Quin

Glenn B. Owen
H.S. Football Coach

Pp. S. I have read and thoroughly Caldwell, Idaho
enjoyed your book "Better Basketball."