Allen & Pat's tough love adventure

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The Iverson-Croce story is a sports narrative about a White, millionaire-team owner and a black, from-the-gutters player who found victory in caring for and understanding each other. After realizing that Philadelphia 76ers president Croce indeed cared for him, Iverson began giving his all to his games, and earning good plays along the way.

author: Platt, Larry
Practice, Behavior, Personalities, Sports team owners, African American basketball players, Croce, Pat, Iverson, Allen, Philadelphia Seventy-sixers

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Rare is the medium well done

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Several media-worthy and sometimes humorous events are recounted. One deals with the Inquirer News Tonight television show that failed to capture public attention despite its extensive promotion. Another deals with the announcement of gay radio commentator Bert Wylen that he would abandon gay issues in his show.

author: Platt, Larry
Analysis, Mass media

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Bore! Why golf is really, really stupid

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Golf is an activity, not a sport, usually enjoyed by elitist types. Private clubs encourage social divisiveness. The game does not require a great deal of intelligence. Still, many people are developing a fondness for the game.

author: Platt, Larry
Humor and anecdotes, Golf

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