The Basketball Fix - 1961 - 5/10
High school phenom Johnny is spotted early on.
By the newspaper sports journalist, by the college coach, by the racketeer.
He leads the team, but money is tight and the racketeer is generous.
“No, you don’t throw the game. Just keep the score close. Point shave.”
As timely today as it was then. Now, with gambling rampant in all sports.
Our athletes are short and skinny and white.
John Ireland provides the Noir; Marshall Thompson looks 30. Not enough Hazel Brooks.