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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
2302 Maxwell Lane
Houston, Texas 77023
April 18, 1996
VIA TELECOPY (202) 942-9530
Mr. Steven Behar
STOP 3-11
Division of Corporate Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-2
File No. 33-65331
Application for Withdrawal
Dear Mr. Behar:
This letter shall serve as an application for withdrawal of the
above-referenced Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 477(a) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company and certain selling shareholders
(who own all of the shares being registered, with the exception of the
underwriter's over-allotment option) have determined that market conditions at
this time are not conducive to a public offering.
Any questions should be directed to John B. Clutterbuck of Mayor, Day,
Caldwell & Keeton, L.L.P., at (713) 255-7102.
Sincerely,
/s/ Richard L. Bockart
Richard L. Bockart
Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
cc: John B. Clutterbuck
Richard H. Gilden