The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
INTEREST IN THE STATECAGE MEET.
 RAPIDLY RISING
Teams Will Pair Off In First Games of Tourney Thurs
 day Morning

With the first contest in the Ala bama interscholaStic basketball tour nament, only three days in the future, the interest in prep circles in every section of the state is in a rather en- livened condition and there will be plenty of steam up when the opening whistle Is footed Thursday. With 19 sure entries and several others that are almost certain to participate the com ing meet will be the largest of it's character ever held in the south.
 Of the 1s participants. greater Bir- nningham will furnish a trio of which practically everyone has heard enough to know that they will furnish some mighty good opposition for any aggre- gation that they happen to run up against. The three teams under dis cussion are the Central, Ensley and Simpson Quintets The local fans are sure that the Magic City's interests will be well taken care of with these as representatives.
 The Alliance Agricultural school is one of the visitors that have not been heard of very much so far this season. This institution boasts of a team that has not been defeated for five years, although they have not encountered some of the better organizations in the state in accumulatilg this record. However, it is an achievement to ac- complish feat like that no matter ! what the opposition. and they must be looked after if some one does not want their hopes smothered
 A DARK HORSE
 The Choctaw County High agfgrega- tion is practically unknown to the Bir- mingham folks, and is one of the rather dark horses in the competition. A good five is expected to represent the In dians," who are hoping to carry back some scalps on their belts.
 Collinsville High school. which is next in line, Is also one of the darker shade of equinines, their record being almost entirely unknown. A good ag- gregation is said to be representing the visitors who are entertaining high hopes for the future.
 Gordo High school, which will also be on hand when the roll is called, is in the same class as the other duo. A game between the local crimson quin tet and this five was almost scheduled, but was called off for some unaccount- able reason. From all records that are obtainable, it appears that they have 8 very good aggregation, which will make their opponents step lively to cash in on victory.
 Gadsden will be represented among the contestants with the Disque High school upholding their colors. This team has gone through a very success full season and must be counted on to put up good scrap for the bunting.
 Fairfax High school will also be an .entrant that the championship aspir- ants will have to look out for, as it is said that they have. a we'll organized quintet Langdale is another five that must be classed in the division that must be karkened to if someone does not wish to go home with hanging head.
 HALEYVILLE TO ENTER
 Haieyville High school is probably the best known of the smaller seats of instruction that will be represented, accounts of their games having been rather numerous in the local papers. They have played a rather extended and very successful schedule so far this season, and are coming to Slag- town with the purpose to cop some of the honors very well fixed in their minds.
 The drawing by the school represen- taves for opponents will be held Wednesday morning at the B. A. c. All of the competing delegations will be in town by Wednesday night, it is hoped, so that the meet can be started Thursday morning. Ten games or more will be played the first day, with only half that number on tap for the sec-