TOURNEYS HIT BY STATE ASSEMBLY

Rep. Nahand Would Have 16 Team
Finals Returnnod.

Issue also would Give Scholarships

To Sixteen Lads Playing Each Year In
Grand Net Spectacle; IHSAA Opposition
Seen.- The Logansport Press.

Indianapolis, Jan. 10. (AP) - Several changes in the operation

of the state high school basketball tournaments are proposed in
a bill being prepared by Rep. A.C. Nahand (D-Indinanapolis) for

introduction in the Indiana general assembly.

Nahand said tonight the measure would (1) eliminate by one
weok the "strain" imposed on young players in four tourncys last—-
ing 30 days; (2) bring the 16 ganes of finals back to Indianapolis;
(3) eliminate "Scalping" of tourney tickets; (4) provide that ex-
coss funds of the Indiana High School Athletic association pe used
to enable some of the boys who "earned" it to receive a college
education, thereby “increasing the character of high school athictics
Dy giving them an incentive other than the mere will to win."

"The measure," Nahand explained. "in no way would call for
a state apporopriation, but simply from surplus funds of the high
school association. This money would bo placed into an athletic
scholarship fund under the supervision of the auditor of the state.

"Tt provides that one player on each of the 16 basketball
toams reaching the finals would be eligible for a four-year scholar-
slip at an Indiana college with such restrictions as value to the
team, ability in studies, sportsmanship, deportment and character,
in making tho award which would figure $500 for tuition, $125 for
each year.

"Those who would receive these scholarships would be limited
to poor boys who do not have the proper financial backing to con-
tinue their studies after graduating from high school. The sellool
they select to attend would be optional."

Nahand said he expects "Spirited opposition" from the THSAA.