Word: gambinos
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Taking to heart the boxing motto that you should lead with your strongest punch, a group of federal prosecutors is trying to use the RICO anti-racketeering statute to shake up the International Boxing Federation as if it were the Gambino crime family. Monday, several New Jersey U.S. attorneys filed a civil suit against the IBF - the only major sanctioning body based in the U.S. - seeking the appointment of a monitor to oversee the restructuring of the organization. The impetus: Earlier this month, four top officials from the IBF were indicted on racketeering charges, including taking payoffs to rank lower...
Well, as Maynard's therapist asked his beleaguered client: "Where is the lesson in all this?" First of all, if you covet your privacy, never commit anything to writing. If you absolutely must express something to a lover, wife or husband, I recommend the Gambino-family-style "walk and talk." Stroll outside with your interlocutor, covering your mouth with your hand as you converse. Make your conversation as vague as possible, and pepper it with inaudible remarks and gross expletives. Here is an example of a man using this technique to break up with his girlfriend...
...WERE John Gotti Jr.'s plea bargain last week dealt a blow to New York's Mafia, leaving the Gambino family without a boss. It's not the only sign that the Mob just isn't what it used...
...Jeff Langone hit a grand slam during a 12-run third inning in the opener, and earned a complete-game 12-6 win, while McGowan and Eagles second baseman Mike Gambino combined for eight RBI during a 16-5 romp in the nightcap...
Nyweide walked center fielder Jarett Mendoza with two outs, then gave way to sophomore John Franey, who allowed an RBI double and a home run to light-hitting second baseman Mike Gambino on a high drive to center that sat in a strong wind and carried out of the park...