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University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana

May 30, 1946

Mr. MacPhail

While we appreciate the interest of the New York Yankees in forming a partnership with the University of Notre Dame for a broadcast network; the trustees do not feel such an alliance is in the long term best interest of Notre Dame.

We take great care in assuring our radio network services the spiritual and educational goals of the university. The “Network of Champions” you have proposed would limit our ability to achieve the primary mission of Notre Dame via our sports broadcast.

The University of Notre Dame wishes another great American institution well in their future endeavors.

{signature} Rev. Fr. John J. Cavanaugh {/signature}

Leland MacPhail
Yankee Stadium
The Bronx, New York