Professor Thomas BE. French ~- Page 2 December 13, 1940 As Chairman of the committee, I would feel that regardless of the individual who might replace him, at least for this next year, the ttee would be weakened by his replacement, Sumner Dele has been and ie an excellent member of the co and interest will be missed, but it is my honest judgment Allen's loss would be the greater. Assuring you that I have thought this thing through very careful I am writing this letter in the best interests of the Basketball Committee as a whole, 1 am neerely yours PAR: McG \. Chairman