THE RICE INSTITUTE HOUSTON, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS April 16, 1940 Dr. Forrest C. Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doctor Allen: Coach Brannon has handed me your letter with reference to the distribution of funds from the national championship in basketball. As previously stated in my letter to you a few days ago I believe your thoughts in this matter are entirely correct, that proration should be paid on the basis of fifteen men in the Western Division as was done in the Eastern Divis- ion and then whatever there is in the surplus should be prorated between the teams participating. With best personal wishes, I am Yours very truly, Rice Instityte Athletic Ass'n / aylord Johnson ness Manager of Athletics GJ: cw