The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
By BEN GREEN

Picking an all-state mythical five for the season of 1921 is probably the toughest task that has faced the selec- tors in a mighty long time Upset after upset, followed by the great quality of ball played by many of the teams''and the in and out performances of the teams which were doped to walk away with the majority of their games, make it practically impossible to select rep resentative team without many objec- tions. The above teams were picked after long delibera ton and are thought be chosen.
 The selection for every position Is usually hard to decide upon, and the forwards are probaly the most difficult. Bully" Mckinney of Barton is prob ably the best of the forwards, shooting with splendid form and rarely ever missing one. He is fast, shifty and runs the floor splendidly. Toby Stubbs, Central man, has played splen- did games throughout the meet He IS a sure shot from almost every angle, and is the best follow-up man on long shots seen here during the tournament.
 
 the only one on the first nick that came through without much opposition. He was without doubt the bestNman for his position in the tourney. Practically single handed he beat the highly touted Sidney Lanier gang and his sensational and clean play throughout the games has been a feature.
 Carlisle and Wallace Mckinney win out by noses in the defense. berths. Both are fast men and are extra good shots They could effectively stop all most any team they went up against.
 SECOND TEAM
 The second pick is little easier to isake than the first, but that does not mean that it is anywhere near a cineh. Anderson, Crimson speedster, did not play up to his usual form in the meet except in one game, but he cops the forward berth rather easily. He is the best dribbfer seen in the tourney and shoots from every angle. He is very good passer and plays the floor to per- lection Herring of Springville gets the other post with mighty close de- cision. He shoots with remarkable degree of accuracy.
 Lawley, at center stood out over the rest. His floor work is very good and he can shoot with the best of them.
 Self and Clayton get the guards after much argument. These two men would put up an almost impreg gnable defense. Self is the star of his team without doubt. THIRD TEAM
 The third choice is just like the rest If there were half dozen teams picked you would not find place for all the deserving men. Englebert and Melvin Vines are entitled to the for ward positions by their great defensive ability and their accurate shooting This pair make up sure shooting due, which would make almost any set of guards step sto keep Up with them.
 Pucketr of Springville barely gets the decision over Hancock for the pivot berth Both are good shots but the Springville boy runs the floor better.
 J. Vines and Crumpton get the pick etmen places by the proverbial whis- ker. J. Vines is a good shot and keeps his man covered well, Crumpton was at least half of his team, both of fensively and defensively. He follows the ball continually.
 HONORABE MENTION
 There are many men deserving mem tion, so here is a list of those who stood out during the meet, but were not selected on the all-state
 Forwards-Ollinger and Sibley, Bar ton; Griffith and Kaminisky, Sidney Lanier: Riley, Greenville; Brakefeld Walker; May. Gordo; Yates, Lanett; Scokel. Ensley, and Draper Springville
 Centers-Hancock. Alliance: Sparks, Walker; Whorton, Shelby; Hudson Sid ney Lanier, and Glenn, Marbury.
 Guards-Brown, Walker; McGowan and A. Stabler, GreenviIlef Porter, Mar bury; Fillmore, Gordo; Reardon, Shaw nut: l.. Vines, Alliance. Jarrell, Gen. tral; Walsh, Barton, and Willis, Sid- ney I,anier.
 The brand Of basketball put up by the smaller teams startled the big town advocates and upset many pre- diction. The refereeing was of very high caliber and the play was remark ably clean. The attendance at the meet astounded the promoters. Every afternoon and night the selling of tickets was discontinued because of lack of space for more spectators. Standing room could not beNfound wich A microScOpe