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Days of glory

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The Commonwealth Games were born of peculiar ideals where the men behind these games frowned on the idea of women competing in sports and only white men were allowed, but in 1930 when the world economy was in depression, male athletes were stimulated and lavished with money to compete and women athletes were permitted only in swimming events. The games are presently opened every four years with civilizing niceties, supported by huge crowds with both men and women competing in different sports from many countries.

Author: Carlyon, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2006
Public affairs, Evaluation, Media coverage, Commonwealth games

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Mark of a champion

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Australian footballer Tony Lockett broke a major sports record when he scored his 1300th goal. The previous record was set in 1937. Lockett must now negotiate the media attention that will follow his accomplishment. Lockett is Sydney, Australia's favorite football player and is greatly responsible for the popularity of the sport.

Author: Carlyon, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Achievements and awards, Athletes, Australian rules football, Australian football

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Plug this idea, Tony

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Tony Lockett, one of the greatest football players ever, declined a comeback, opting instead to remain in caravan commercials. Athletes who return to sports and turn in unremarkable performances risk tarnishing their reputations irreparably.

Author: Carlyon, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
Sports Teams and Clubs, Sports clubs, managers, & promoters, Professional Soccer, Officials and employees, Behavior, Sports franchises

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Subjects list: Australia, Lockett, Tony
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