January 31, 1941

Mre Harry Le Sanuel, Director
Intramural Sports for Men
Vest Virginia University
Horgeantoun, ve Yao .

Deer Mr. Samuel:

| I am sorry thet being away on besketbell trips end heavy
sdministrative duties heave kept me from enswering your letter of
Jenuery 8th sooner s

I had hoped to «ttend the national convention of the
hmericen Associetion for Health, Physical Fducetion and Reerestion
at Atlantic City this spring from Acril 30 to May 3, but I em not
gure et the present time that I will be able to do so. “ence, I
can give you no definite reply.

I have been much interested in the problem of the affects
of strenuous basketball om the growing youngster. I spoke to the
athletic section in Atlenta and alse in San Francisco, but I am
sorry I can give you no definite enswer st the present tive. Perhaps
in two weeks I may be able to make a decision.

However, I would suggest thet if you are «ble to secure
someone else, please go & cade *henk you for esking més

With all good wishes, I am,

Sincerely yours,

FeArig:min Director of Physical Educetion and Recreation
Versity Basketbell Coach