Manila, Feb. 9.
Although all members of the team are anxious to play in Shanghai, no reply has been received to their request for permission to oppose a Chinese team, Ross Werner, captain of the Seattle Amateur Athletic Union basketball team composed of former University of Washington stars, told the United Press tonight.
He explained that their appearance in Shanghai depended on receiving the necessary permission from the National Amateur Athletic Union in New York. No permission allowing them to play in Shanghai has yet been received. They cabled for permission, but New York has yet to reply.
Because they are to leave for Shanghai on Monday in the s. Empress of Russia, Werner said he would send another cable to New York late tonight. He emphasized, however, that his team would be obliged to refrain from playing in Shanghai unless he receives a favourable reply
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