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That's the sort of question a certified tennis nut asks himself halfway through Hard Courts, John Feinstein's long and relentless examination of the men's and women's pro-tennis tours. If the game's mood is as brackish and the players are as egomaniacal as this guy...
Instead, the referee granted the Crimson a penalty try, for another four points and an imposing 20-0 lead.
True, a number of these tales unwind in the future, although science has little to do with most of them. The title story portrays Beirut some 30 years hence, still the scene of senseless, sectarian slaughter. A weary soldier conceives a plan for peace that actually begins to work, until...
Belanger's name sits in the ECAC press guide, and not just in the referee listings. In 1967, Belanger scored 12 points for his Oswego St. team against RIT. That is still the single-game league scoring record.
More than anything, however, emotion wins the Beanpot. It's depressing to play in the early consolation game next Monday, and it's the thrill of a lifetime to skate the victory lap with the coveted trophy. When the referee drops the puck for the opening faceoff and the shivers...