The Funniest People in Sports

The Funniest People in Sports
Author: David Bruce
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2005-08-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0595366740

"The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes About Sports" contains such anecdotes as the following: Umpire Beans Reardon once made a mistake. Richie Ashburn slid into second base and Billy Cox attempted to tag him. Beans yelled 'Safe," but at the same time he flung his arm in the 'Out" gesture. Mr. Ashburn asked, 'What the hell does that mean?" Mr. Reardon replied, 'Richie, you know you're safe. Billy, you know he's safe. But 30,000 fans see my arm. Richie, you're out." Figure skater Rosalynn Sumners has a tendency to put on weight. When she was skating for Disney, her contract required her to be weighed each week, and if she was three pounds over her desired weight, Disney fined her $10. After a while, Ms. Sumners began to stand on the scales each week with a $10 bill in her hand.

The Funniest People in Sports and Neighborhoods

The Funniest People in Sports and Neighborhoods
Author: David Bruce
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2006-11
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1430300302

This book contains such anecdotes as these: 1) Bob Zuppke coached the football Illini for years. In a discussion of football rules, someone described a play and asked whether the officials had made the right call. Before answering, however, Mr. Zuppke asked, "Which team made the foul-Illinois or the other one?" 2) At a Westminster Dog Show in Madison Square Garden, a woman was selling an expensive coat made for dogs. Saying "We want her dog to look as smart as madame," the saleslady held up a pink cocktail coat made out of embroidered silk with a lining of mohair. Sportswriter Robert Lipsyte asked her, "When would a dog wear that?" The saleslady replied, "After five o'clock." 3) Shannon Martin was six years old when she won an age-12-and-under roping contest, for which she was written up in the "Roping Sports News." Because she hadn't learned to read yet, she kept saying to her father, "Come on, Dad. Read it again."

William Shakespeare' "Richard II": A Retelling in Prose

William Shakespeare'
Author: David Bruce
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2012-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1365070638

This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's "Richard II." People who read this version first will find the original play much easier to read and understand.

Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategies, and Tactical Operations in Sports Organizations

Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategies, and Tactical Operations in Sports Organizations
Author: Dos Santos, Manuel Alonso
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2019-01-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522576185

As with any business, economic, financial, and marketing management for sports organizations is critical for attracting, retaining, and engaging fans. Unlike typical businesses, the sports industry is inconsistent, highly emotional with a strong personal nature, and operates in various markets where organizations compete and cooperate at the same time. Thus, traditional management techniques are not always appropriate for these organizations. Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategies, and Tactical Operations in Sports Organizations provides expert insight into the latest trends, strategies, and tactics that can be used in the sports industry to build foundations for successful commercialization. The content within this publication covers city marketing, social media interactions, and atmospheric influence and is designed for managers, marketers, business and industry professionals, stakeholders, academicians, researchers, and students.

I Promise

I Promise
Author: LeBron James
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063017342

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

Dante's Purgatory: A Retelling in Prose

Dante's Purgatory: A Retelling in Prose
Author: David Bruce
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2012-07-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1312228660

This book is a retelling in prose of Dante's "Purgatory," the second part of his "Divine Comedy."

The 100 Greatest Jews in Sports

The 100 Greatest Jews in Sports
Author: B. P. Robert Stephen Silverman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2003
Genre: Jewish athletes
ISBN: 0810847752

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