Word: fannings
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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When I say "Providence College," the first thing that pops into the average sports fan's mind is usually basketball. Most fans react to any mention of the "Friars" in a similar context, with mention of such P.C. greats as Marvin Barnes, Kevin Stacom or the immortal Ernie...
...There was, said the operator, a lady friend of 20 years' standing who wished to speak to him. "That's not nearly long enough," said Hurok, refusing to take the call. He got the message anyway. Callas was canceling because of a sore throat. The 2,800 fans, some of whom had paid as much as $100 a ticket, were disappointed, even tearful, but not altogether surprised. Maria had done the same thing in London in September. Many promised to try again when the volatile soprano is next scheduled to visit New York, later in her current three...
...thrill of watching athletics has not faded, but the respect for the performers has dropped. Fan identification with the home team has degenerated into an attack on the opponents. Harvard was subjected to both mental and physical abuse by a Big Green crowd that was sure its actions would help insure a Dartmouth victory. However, one must ask, victory at what cost? If sport has degenerated into war, its value to both spectators and players is uncertain...
...budding hockey fan, I used to take in the classic confrontation between the Ivy rivals in the ancient Arena. It was always a rout for the good guys. Probably the only thing Yale came away with was a few cases of rat bite from the Arena locker rooms...
...seen is the content of the sealed envelope given to Chief District Judge John J. Sirica with the indictments yesterday. Speculation has abounded in Washington that the documents tell the untold about the president's possible involvement, and that if forwarded to the House Judiciary Committee they may fan the flames of impeachment even faster...