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- 261: Roberto Clemente
- ... Roberto is still remembered as one of the greatest athletes and humanitarians of all time. In 1973, his uniform number 21 was retired by the Pittsburgh Pirates. One of Roberto's dreams, the Roberto Clemente Sports City, is one part of the legacy he left behind. Visitors to Carolina, Puerto Rico are greeted by a twelve foot statue as they enter into a 1,500 acre sports complex. Roberto Clemente's legacy is continued by his wife Vera who has been important in continuing Roberto's Dream.
- 262: Jackie Robinson 4
- ... came diversity and succeed is a great accomplishment. Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, January 31 1919. He went to college at the University of UCLA. Where he was a star in four sports basketball, baseball, football, and track. He is the only bruin to letter in four sports. After college he went to pursue a career in the Army. He soon became a lieutenant. He was put on honorable discharge for seating in a white person seat in the Army bus. In 1947 ...
- 263: Deficiencies In Development Of Cocaine Children
- ... exhibit signs of below average toddler development when it comes to the use of fine motor skills, such as cutting and pasting. This disadvantage can be distressing for the children who would like to join sports activities, as they grow older. Cocaine-exposed children have poor eye and hand coordination handicaps. In research, it has been demonstrated that “visual-perceptual and fine motor problems persist as these children mature” (Cates, 66). These incidents can be socially devastating if a drug-exposed child wants to be on a sports team, but is not capable of performing to the team or the coach’s expectations. All in all, the “gross motor or fine motor deficits related to in utero drug exposure may cause problems with ...
- 264: Soccer: An Utopia Sport
- ... weekly league competition proved to be the foundation stone of the professional game. The so-called "Baines cards," an amazing series of printed paper cards, were the first brilliant commercial project to spring from popular sports with mass appeal. International matches also helped to revitalize the game. The first international match was played between England and Scotland. A new side of the game was added with these international matches. Players were ... Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The countries of France, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland assembled FIFA in order to distinguish it unequivocally from "Union Football", or rugby. The split between the two sports occurred in the central English town of Rugby in 1823, when a player of the home team scored a goal by picking up the ball and running with it. The classic version of the game ...
- 265: Soccer's Role Later In Life
- Soccer's Role Later In Life Sports today play a large role in our society. I believe this is because sports reflect many parts of real life that people can relate to such as leadership, glory, and heartache but still have the competitive flair people love. Athletics go beyond the actual rules of the game. It ...
- 266: Mountain Climbing
- ... as a sport was born on August 8, 1786, with the first ascent of Mont Blanc (4807 m/15,771 ft), Europe’s tallest peak. Since that ascent, mountain climbing has evolved into three related sports: alpine climbing, ice climbing, and rock climbing. These sports require the same fundamental techniques. II CLIMBING FUNDAMENTALS Experienced climbers prepare for a climb by buying a topographical map and a regional guidebook with charts of the expected terrain and descriptions of the mountain’s ...
- 267: Muhammed Ali
- Muhammed Ali In some people’s eyes Muhammed Ali is the greatest boxer ever. He has always been classified as great! He was even classified as the greatest athlete in the 20th century by Sports Illustrated. He was the first to win the heavyweight title three times! He was a worldwide entertainer, and millions of people enjoyed watching his style. He was also very controversial because of his religious beliefs ... been doing charity work for his community in Louisville. In 1986, he was presented with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his lifetime achievements in promoting peace, unity, for his charitable donations and for sports. Ali is now the most recognized athlete throughout the world, and he was given the opportunity to light the Olympic flame at the 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta. Also during those Olympics, Ali was given ...
- 268: Women in Boxing
- ... not realize that from the time they are born they are taught to believe that they are a part of the weaker and inherently less aggressive sex. Women are beginning to enter into male dominated sports in large numbers, not only as an assertion of their independence but also for the exercise and self esteem it provides. Recent research by Fred Mathews of the Central Toronto Youth Services tell us a ... about themselves. Another reason that I support women in boxing is the simple fact that equality, in every sense of the word, cannot be achieved unless it applies to all realms, including formerly male dominated sports. These women will also provide great role models for a new generation that will ultimately not be afraid or ashamed to enter any arena of life, whether it is a male dominated sport or another ...
- 269: Future of Automobiles: Toyota 4Runner
- Future of Automobiles: Toyota 4Runner Lately the trend in cars has been anything but. Lately in the United States the trend has moved toward the SUV or the Sports Utility Vechile. Thats Right the family station wagon and the Minivan are things of the past and I am going to take you through a thorough examination my favorite the Toyota 4Runner Ltd!!! 1997 Toyota ... more powerful than the 1995 model's 3.0-liter six. Needless to say, all of this adds up to a much improved sport ute. Safety hasn't been ignored in the revamped 4Runner, which sports dual airbags. Anti-lock brakes are standard with the V-6 and optional on four cylinder models. Steering response and feel have also been improved by replacing the old recirculating ball-type steering with a ...
- 270: Put Me In, Coach...!
- Coaching girl's softball and boy's baseball teams has both many differences and similarities. They are obviously two different sports, but they have a lot in common. In the same way, the coaching position is known to be the hardest job on a team. He or she is responsible for choosing new players from the ... Planning the line-up takes a lot of thought and careful consideration. Every player on the roster must play at least one inning of the game, or loss by forfeiture will result. As in both sports, the umpire's judgements are official. Parents think they have the last say with coaches. Wrong! A coach cannot please everyone. Few of the parents will complain of their child having certain disadvantages. Among all ...
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