True believers: strikes and all, pro sports still captivate their fans

Article Abstract:

A Maclean's/CBC Newsworld sports poll indicates that 32% of fans are less enthusiastic about baseball since the strikes of 1995, and 26% watch fewer hours of hockey since the lockout of 1994-95. However, about 75% of the fans indicate that their love of professional sports has remained the same or grown.

Canada, Surveys, Public opinion, College sports, Professional sports, Sports spectators

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Signals of war

Article Abstract:

An upcoming vote on apartheid in South Africa is causing controversy across the country. Analysts expect that the proposal to abolish apartheid will win between 55 and 60% of the vote. Many fear bloodshed from white-power groups if the referendum passes.

South Africa, Political aspects, Race relations, Apartheid

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The new stone age: curlers of the world come to Brandon

Article Abstract:

Thirteen countries were represented at the Apr 1995 World Curling Championship in Brandon, Manitoba. Both the women's and men's Canadian teams made it into the finals. Curling will become an official Olympic sport at the 1998 Winter Games.

Competitions, Curling

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