Sports & Competitions

Qatar must permit Israelis to attend 2022 World Cup finals

-StandWithUs has issued an Action Alert that calls upon FIFA, the international soccer association, to ensure that the Qatari government will issue entry visas to Israeli fans wishing to attend the FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar in 2022. To date, Israel is not included in Qatar’s online list of nearly 250 nationalities an

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Middle East, Sports & Competitions

Jews share honors with Marines during Padres game

Story and photos by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Although our San Diego Padres were defeated by the San Francisco Giants by a score of 7-6 on Sunday, July 28, there was a magical moment during what was designated as “Jewish Community Day” at Petco Park. That moment came during the bottom of the

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions

Sports Astrology

By Bruce F. Lowitt TAMPA, Florida — Here’s an astrological chart for my fellow sports fans. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tampa residents, you’re living in the only major-league market to have never hosted an All-Star Game. If the Rays don’t get a new ballpark, Montreal will host another one before Tampa Bay does. VIRGO (Aug.

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Bruce F. Lowitt, Sports & Competitions, USA

‘Keep your eye on the ball’ advises pinball magnate

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – “Keep your eye on the ball,” advises Gary Stern, who ought to know. No, he’s not a Little League coach.  His company is a large manufacturer of pinball machines, and the sponsor of international pinball tournaments which attract 70,000 ranked players in 30 countries. Stern has other tips

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Douglass would have disagreed with Kaepernick

By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — This past week, the American flag became a focal point as we celebrated the Fourth of July. The Wall Street Journal reported how NIKE was forced to recall a shoe that featured the “Betsy Ross” flag on the heel. Colin Kaepernick who signed a multi-million-dollar sponsorship

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Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Sports & Competitions, USA

Climb, chop, saw — an Alaskan competition

By Donald H. Harrison KETCHIKAN, Alaska – A lot of Americans find themselves seemingly rooting for a Canadian team against an American one, and vice versa, during the “competition” at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, but it’s all in fun with no real assault on national pride actually intended. Audience members on the right side

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Donald H. Harrison, Sports & Competitions, Travel and Food

Moe Berg’s surprising double life

The Spy Behind Home Plate, a documentary on the life of Moe Berg by Aviva Kempner, opening June 28 at the Landmark Ken Theater, 4061 Adams Avenue, San Diego. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – In baseball, an all-around player is one who can hit, field, steal bases, and inspire his team mates.  They

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA