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You are about to hear a story based on actual events. To protect the innocent, names and places have been changed. Auto Light and its 96,000 dealers bring you the popular young motion picture star, Mr. Tony Curtis, in a story taken from life. Tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light presents the McKay College basketball scandal, a story taken from the headlines and concerning the bribes offered to college athletes, starring Mr. Tony Curtis. Hi, Harlow. Where y…

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Synopsis

In The McKay College Basketball Scandal, we are introduced to Fred Hudson, a promising basketball player at McKay College, who is revered in his small town. The story unfolds as Fred, a junior and a local sports hero, faces an unexpected moral dilemma when he is approached with a lucrative offer to throw an important game for $2000. The stakes are high, not just for him personally, but for the entire community that looks up to him as a symbol of hope and pride. The narrative captures the essence of Fred's internal struggle as he grapples with the implications of accepting the bribe. The game represents not only a chance for financial gain but also a pivotal moment that could tarnish his reputation and the values he holds dear.

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Suspense 510924 440 The McKay College Basketball Scandal (128-44) 28427 29m59s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 440

The McKay College Basketball Scandal

Monday, September 24, 1951 · 29:38

Suspense, Episode 440

The McKay College Basketball Scandal

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