Smallest athletes, most dangerous game
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One of the most hazardous jobs in professional sports is being a horse racing jockey. Sandy Hawley, 46, has been a jockey for 31 years and is currently recuperating from injuries he suffered from a fall. However, he plans to return to racing and does not worry about future injuries.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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Must the game go on - and on and on?
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The length of baseball games has increased since 1974 by almost half an hour. Players today use stalling tactics not used by previous ballplayers. Some fans appreciate the slow pace of the game, in anticipation of a victory.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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Baseball's annual guessing game
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Toronto Blue Jays executive VP Pat Gillick is evaluating possible free agents and trades that may be made by the Blue Jays before next season. Million-dollar contracts will also have an effect on Gillick's player moves.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1991
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