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Major sports that will not survive the 21st century as we know them

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Dick Whitman, Jan 10, 2017.

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  1. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    My late colleague George Kimball observed of jai-alai that there was no way he was betting on an event where the players spoke a language nobody but them understood.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Jan 15, 2017
    #121
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  2. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Line at the Derby to place a bet was two hours long a couple years ago.
     
    Dick Whitman, Jan 15, 2017
    #122
  3. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

    "Who cares if it's fixed??? There has to be a fucking winner!!!!" - degenerate gambler Huggy Sr. on why he bet jai-alai and harness racing
     
    Huggy, Jan 16, 2017
    #123
  4. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    Did you draw a line at dog racing?
     
    cranberry, Jan 16, 2017
    #124
  5. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

    He believed dog racing in his native Scotland was more fixed than the dogs in Florida, but again, there had to be a winner.
     
    Huggy, Jan 16, 2017
    #125
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