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FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
FRANKFORT, INDIANA

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

December 3, 1937.

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

Dear Dr. Allen:

I have your reply regarding your serving on the
Advisory Board of the National Intsrecholastie All-American
Basketball Honor Roll, and also your questions regarding same.

Every boy recommended by his coach for the
certificate, must pay a nominal fee for the certificate.
In most instances the high school athletie association, will
pay for the various boys.

This is not in a strict sense All-American
as to ability, but All-American as to Attitude, Co-Opertaion,
Loyalty, Sportsmanship. It will make the vartious high school
youngsters work hard during the season as to training, attitude,
loyalty and also school work, and if the boy meets these requirements
at the end of the season, the coach makes the recommendation.

I feel as if it is a fine thing for both coach and
player. I will appreciate any suggestions, and will have to know
at once if you can act in that capacity. I must get out the
various pamphlets and advertising materials. I plan to contact
every high school and prep school in the United States. I have the
endorsement of high school coaches all over the country. Over
one hundregthoussand boys are playing prep school basketball.

I already have Dr. Yarlson of Pittsburgh;
Ward Lambert of Purdue, Jimmy Needles, Olympic Coach and
Sam Barry of Southern Yalifornia on the Board, and trust that you

may see fit to serve. Best personal regards. I an,
Sincerely, by.

P. S.- Any suggestions will be appreciated.