The Virginian Pilot, March 24th, 1996
Byline: Tony Stein
The current investigation into gambling on high school basketball games reminds me that I'm glad I never became a sports writer.
That was my ambition in high school and college. Oh boy, getting paid towatch all those talented athletes do or die for the old home team. It would be hog heaven for a guy who invariably got picked last when they chose up sides in the neighborhood games.
But economics derailed my plans. The only job I could get when I graduated from college was police reporter for the Lynchburg, Va., Daily Advance. Come to think of it, being a police reporter ...
HighBeam Research, Free Preview: 'V DOESN'T STAND FOR VIRTUE WHEN IT COMES TO SPORTS.(CHESAPEAKE CLIPPER)'... Full Membership required for unlimited access. Free 7-day trial.
Subscribers: HighBeam content is only available to HighBeam subscribers. Click the link above for more information.
