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These self-appointed champions of the disadvantaged continue to agitate week after week despite feeling that they are routinely ignored or mocked. But they say they continue to campaign out of a feeling of civic obligation.
DIED. Bill Kirschner, 87, inventor, with his brother Don, of the first commercially viable fiber-glass skis and co-founder of K2, which became the largest U.S. ski manufacturer; in Seattle. Familiar with fiber glass from his work building animal cages, he sensed that the material could produce faster skis...
Your numbers item noted the big gap in winnings paid to men and women champions at "Wimbledon, the only Grand Slam event that still pays men more" [April 17]. And why not? The women's matches are the best of only three sets, not five. Less work means less pay...
It is delusional to pretend that full equality in athletics and in social dynamics involving athletes has been reached simply because of Title IX. Even if men and women’s teams have equal time on the practice fields and fencing and football receive proportionate funding, the fact remains...
It sounds like a great idea. NCAA Championships are inherently glamorous and oft-publicized, with CBS running highlight reels of most championships upon conclusion of the fall, winter, and spring seasons. All NCAA champions earn a trip to the White House and a handshake from President Bush.