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Why was Ace mentioned in the newspaper? How is this significant in the broader context of the narrative?
The newspaper mentions Ace's record 394 points he racked up in the 1949-1950 basketball season at his high school. This mention is only in reference, however, to a current player, Dusty Tremwick, who is nearing the record at 376 points. Significantly, the paper refers to Ace by his real name, Fred, not his nickname. They always called him "Ace" in the heyday of his basketball career, and the use of "Fred" implies that he is old and unfamiliar, not just recognizable by a nickname anymore. This section also shows the approaching obsolescence of Ace's basketball legacy,...
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