The Wilmington Morning Star

CAGE CLUBS URGED TO FILE ENTRIES

First 16 Teams Submitted In Each Bracket Will Be Accepted For Tourney

All basketball teams in this area desiring to take part in the sixth annual Star-News-Y. M. C. A. cage tournament were urged yesterday by Phil Buchheit, manager of the tourney, to submit their applications immediately.

Only the first 16 teams in each bracket will be accepted, he said.

The following boys' teams have already entered: Long Creek-Grady, Bolivia, Southport, Leland, Kenansville, Chadbourn and Bladenboro.

Girls' teams entrants are: Long Creek-Grady, Bolivia and Bladenboro.

The tourney, scheduled for March 6, 7, 8 and 9, will pit nearly every team throughout the section of the state in competition for recognition as Southeastern North Carolina champion.

In addition to the winning boys and girls' team, trophies and awards will be given for many other distinctions, such as most sportsmanlike team, best individual player, and many others.

This year's tournament has been extended to four days—one longer than last year's contest. This arrangement was made to provide for greater convenience for both players and spectators. And in addition, all games will be played on the YMCA court, whereas last year it was necessary to play some on the high school floor to avoid confusion.

All in all, the sixth annual Star-News-YMCA Southeastern North Carolina cage tourney promises at this distance to reach its greatest heights in interest, sportsmanship, and color this year.