It has been alleged that some Fort Wayne players conspired with gamblers to throw the series to Syracuse. The suspicious nature of the seventh game in particular has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the series. Fort Wayne led Syracuse 41–24 early in the second quarter, then allowed the Nationals to rally to win the game.
Some Fort Wayne players are alleged to have conspired with gamblers to lose the series to Syracuse. The seventh game is particularly noteworthy, raising questions about the fairness of the series. Fort Wayne had a significant lead over Syracuse early in the second quarter but was outscored by the Nationals.