ALTON JONES DISQUALIFIED FROM "SANTEE COOPER SHOWDOWN"

MANNING, S.C. - CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series angler Alton Jones has been disqualified from the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series' Santee Cooper Showdown presented by MotorGuide for violating rules 3.2 and 12, BASS announced Friday.

Jones, of Waco, Texas, was disqualified because he was given assistance in operating his boat while he located fish during the tournament's official practice period.

Source: bassmaster.com (2006-03-30)