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Word: sporting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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While baseball, football and basketball draw the largest crowds in the United States, cock-fighting is the sport of the masses in the Philippines...

Author: By Eugene L. Jhong, | Title: Cock-Fighting in the Philippines | 2/22/1988 | See Source »

...than climbing into and out of his bunk bed? An otherwise informative article in the 11 February edition discussing the American chances for glory in the Calgary Olympics is tainted by "Reporter" Varela's remark about the biathalon. "Who," he asked, "would want to win a medal in a 'sport' that combines cross-country skiing with target practice? Except maybe Charles Bronson." Who indeed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Shooting Blind | 2/22/1988 | See Source »

...while New York proved not to be the wrestlers' Emerald City, Providence isn't looking to precious either. The Bruins sport a 9-2-1 record, and are tied with the Lions for second place in the Ivy League...

Author: By Jonathan E. Benjamin, | Title: Grapplers Prove Un-Wizardly | 2/20/1988 | See Source »

...Jane (Felicia D. Phillips). In this contemporary setting, the strict hierarchy of the fashion gangs prevents their union. Jon suffers the misfortune of coming from the wrong label family. His J. August sweats look provincial next to the latest Armani and Williwear fashions that the Cambridge gang members sport...

Author: By Esther H. Won, | Title: F-F-F-F-Fashion (Huh!) | 2/19/1988 | See Source »

...sport; it's my offseason sport," Lind says about softball. "I like it and it's fun. And there's a lot of good people on the team...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Ringette to Hockey in Ten Easy Steps | 2/17/1988 | See Source »

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