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A 19th-Century Rivalry for the Ages Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Focus Published: 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."
 
A Decades-Long Love Affair with New Hampshire Wayne M. Barrett , Margaret Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: 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."
 
A Pocono Paradise for Two Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: March 2003
Caesars Resorts' suite full of luxuries is the perfect tonic for couples looking for some quality time together.
 
Bail Us Out of Bankrupt Ballpark Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: 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."
 
Banner Banter Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: July 2019
It indeed does matter where the flag flies on the Golden Coast.
 
Big Time in the Little League Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: July 2005
For managers, coaches, players, and parents alike, nothing quite can compare to a season on the youth circuit.
 
Disney Princesses on Ice Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Entertainment Published: March 2006
Seven timeless fairy tales unfold in all their glory during this unforgettable royal skating extravaganza.
 
Enjoy Four Seasons of Fun at Storybook Land Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: 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.
 
Families "Resort" to Fun Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: 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.
 
Following a Theme Park Trail Along the Eastern Seaboard Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: 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.
 
From Fleet Street to the Beatles Beat Wayne M. Barrett
Category: USA Yesterday Published: March 2004
Harry Benson's photographs celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fab Four's British invasion of America.
 
Going Back to Houston Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: 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.
 
High School Musical: The Ice Tour Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Entertainment Published: 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.
 
It's No Gamble: There's a Lot to Do at Mohegan Sun Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: 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.
 
Join the "Bellobration" Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Entertainment Published: May 2007
This year's circus truly is a clown's delight.
 
Laid-Back Luxury in Vermont Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: May 2005
The Woodstock Inn & Resort provides guests with first-class pampering in a beautiful country setting.
 
Last Place Laments Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Sports Scene Published: March 2018
 
Mediocrity Rising Wayne M. Barrett
News View Category: Sportscene Published: April 2012
 
New England's Crown Jewel: The White Mountains of New Hampshire Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: May 2003
Condominiums and townhouses provide the perfect home base for a fabulous family getaway in the lush forests of the Northeast.
 
Offseason Baseball Banter Focuses on Fall Classic's Faux Pas Wayne M. Barrett
News View Category: Hot Stove League Published: December 2014
 
One Giant Answer Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Sports Scene Published: 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.
 
Poisoned Pennant Races Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Sportscene Published: 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.
 
Scoreboard-Watching Season Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: 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.
 
Stars of Summer Descend on St. Louis Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: July 2009
Can the National League's mid-summer night's dream team finally prevail in the All-Star Game?
 
Straightening Out the Twisted Road to the World Series Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: November 2015
Why is it so difficult for Major League Baseball to implement an equitable playoff system?
 
Take Me Out to the Portraits Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: March 2004
Hope--and baseball--springs eternal in "Game Faces," which brings to life the National Pastime's men in uniform.
 
The Big Top Remains the Greatest Show on Earth Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Entertainment Published: 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.
 
The Changing Face of Baseball Cards Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: 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.
 
The Truth About the Sleuth Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Entertainment Published: 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!
 
They May Be Giants Wayne M. Barrett
News View Category: SportScene Published: April 2011
The new season has begun with an unfamiliar ring--that of San Francisco defending its title as the world champion of baseball.
 
Unwinding in a Winter Wonderland Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: 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.
 
West Coast Wonderlands Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: July 2008
Disneyland and California Adventure provide a treasure trove of family fun.
 
Where Life Is Always Sweet: Sesame Place Wayne M. Barrett , Margaret A. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: July 2011
Pennsylvania's Bucks County is home to the iconic children's water park--and a lot more.
 
World Series Has Long History of Giant Surprises Wayne M. Barrett
News View Category: Sportscene Published: December 2010
 
Zing, Zang, Zoom Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Entertainment Published: 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.