THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Howarp L. Bevis, President
DEPARTMENT OF PuysicaL EDUCATION

L. W. St. Joun, Director COLUMBUS

Jenuary 14, 1941

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

Dear “Phog":

I have learned with a good deal of disappointment
that you were not retained for another term of service on the
Rules Committee. I> believe you know that Saint, Jim St. Clair,
French and myself did everything we thought we possibly could
to convince them that you should be put on there for another
term, but apparently the sticking point came in that the repre-
sentative from that district had taken a poll which indicated
that there was a strong desire for a change.

I was sorry to hear this, especially from the tourna-
ment standpoint, but after all, that is the point in my writing
you now. I see no reason for this affecting the tournament
set-up, provided you are willing to carry on. If you are will-
img to go ahead in the same capacity that you had last year in
this tournament business, it is my fervent hope that you will do
soe The mere fact you are not a member of the Rules Committee
would not hamper your effectiveness and I hope it wouldn't dampen
your enthusiasm for this project which you have done so much to
further. é

Please let me know right away your feelings in the
matter and let me again urge, as strong as I know how, that you
stay in there and pitch.

With kindest regards, I am

Very sincerely yours,
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H, G. Olsen
Chairman, N.C.A.A. Basketball
HGO:M Tournament Committee