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On Sport and Society

1998

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Fishing Is Not For Me, Richard C. Crepeau Mar 1998

Fishing Is Not For Me, Richard C. Crepeau

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Having been born and raised in Minnesota and now having lived nearly thirty years in Florida, I have spent most of my life on this planet in two of the fishingest states in the Union. Florida has almost as many bass fishermen as it does ways of taking money from tourists. Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, although in reality there are over 100,000 lakes in my home state.


Sport And Society 3-4-98, Richard C. Crepeau Mar 1998

Sport And Society 3-4-98, Richard C. Crepeau

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This week I want to talk about the man who taught me a love of sport, and especially a love of baseball, and who taught me much about life.


Jackie Robinson, Richard C. Crepeau Mar 1998

Jackie Robinson, Richard C. Crepeau

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It has been the year to remember the achievements of Jackie Robinson both in and outside of baseball. Robinson's breaking of the color line had a social significance which transcended the game of baseball. At the season opener at Shea Stadium the President of the United States recognized Jackie Robinson, and the Acting Commissioner of Baseball retired Jackie's number for all of major league baseball. Radio and TV programs have examined the events of 1947, social commentators have recalled Robinson's contributions to American life, and baseball historians have paid their tributes to this remarkable man.


Four Months In Russia:What I Missed In Sportsworld, Richard C. Crepeau Jan 1998

Four Months In Russia:What I Missed In Sportsworld, Richard C. Crepeau

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After being away from this weekly exercise for over four months I thought I might begin by reviewing some of the most notable stories I missed, such as the atrocity committed by Wayne Huizinga in the wake of his purchase of a World Series winner and his failure to extort a new stadium from the people of Broward or Dade counties.