Search keyword(s): '
Wayne M. Barrett'
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March 2019 |
"…That iconic moment when Bobby Thomson's bottom-of-the-ninth, three-run homer gave the [New York] Giants the [1951 National League] pennant and…the Polo Grounds [was] in absolute bedlam…[Jackie Robinson] was making sure [Thomson]…touched all four bases." |
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September 2010 |
"Our parents took us there when we were young; we returned with our kids, and have no doubt that, in the years to come, our children will make the trip with their own families." |
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March 2003 |
Caesars Resorts' suite full of luxuries is the perfect tonic for couples looking for some quality time together. |
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Athletic Arena |
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September 2009 |
"New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon [has built a baseball stadium] with more blind spots and obstructed views than the liberal media assessing the Obama presidency." |
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Athletic Arena |
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July 2005 |
For managers, coaches, players, and parents alike, nothing quite can compare to a season on the youth circuit. |
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March 2006 |
Seven timeless fairy tales unfold in all their glory during this unforgettable royal skating extravaganza. |
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May 2006 |
Let your little ones loose in a wonderful world where make-believe characters and fun-filled rides are the order of the day. |
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September 2002 |
The all-inclusive amenities of Caesars Brookdale in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains combined with nearby attractions ensure that parents and their children will have plenty to do and plenty of time to do it. |
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September 2001 |
Visits to Sesame Place, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and Kings Dominion, sandwiched around a side trip to the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium, proved to be fantastic family fare. |
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USA Yesterday |
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March 2004 |
Harry Benson's photographs celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fab Four's British invasion of America. |
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September 2003 |
Like so many of America's sports-hungry cities, Houston, Tex., saw its longtime National Football League team move to another region of the country, only to have it replaced by another franchise. |
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November 2007 |
We're all in this together as the Disney megahit makes the seamless transition from the small screen to a large arena ice surface. |
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March 2002 |
Mellow music at the Cabaret, rock 'n' roll at the Arena, delicious gourmet dining, and the opportunity to shop till you drop make this gambling mecca a cornucopia of activity. |
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May 2005 |
The Woodstock Inn & Resort provides guests with first-class pampering in a beautiful country setting. |
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May 2003 |
Condominiums and townhouses provide the perfect home base for a fabulous family getaway in the lush forests of the Northeast. |
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Sports Scene |
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July 2021 |
I created a baseball trivia quiz in which there is only one answer--that of my favorite team. Take the quiz and see how you do. I guarantee that if you get one right, you'll get them all right. |
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September 2010 |
It may be the Summer Game, but baseball's siren song most often is sung come September as the fight for the flag nears its apex--too bad the wild card makes for such a hollow tune. |
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September 2011 |
A true and pure fight for the flag has not taken place in more than 40 years--that is, since the advent of baseball divisions and a mult-team playoff format. Still, come September, the pennant push is on. |
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July 2009 |
Can the National League's mid-summer night's dream team finally prevail in the All-Star Game? |
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November 2015 |
Why is it so difficult for Major League Baseball to implement an equitable playoff system? |
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March 2004 |
Hope--and baseball--springs eternal in "Game Faces," which brings to life the National Pastime's men in uniform. |
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July 2006 |
The 136th edition from Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey features the most profound changes in more than half a century as the circus has taken on a whole new look. |
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May 2012 |
Today, too many people play the race card so casually and with so little thought; they would do well to remember the determination and humility displayed by those who really did have something to complain about. |
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January 2005 |
Forget Hollywood's myriad misrepresentations concerning the great detective. The genuine Sherlock Holmes is alive and well on DVD. Quick, the game is afoot! |
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April 2011 |
The new season has begun with an unfamiliar ring--that of San Francisco defending its title as the world champion of baseball. |
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March 2001 |
Cozy cabins, crackling stone fireplaces, king-size featherbeds, and mouthwatering cuisine make Lake Placid Lodge, nestled snugly in the Adirondack Mountains, the ultimate haven for pampered relaxation. |
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July 2008 |
Disneyland and California Adventure provide a treasure trove of family fun. |
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July 2011 |
Pennsylvania's Bucks County is home to the iconic children's water park--and a lot more. |
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May 2009 |
Elephants vanish into thin air and tigers disappear right before your eyes in this year's "illusionary" edition of The Greatest Show on Earth. |
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