"Throwing For Goal" In 1904 (That Is, Basketball Shooting Tips)

On August 5, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

Some readers wondered what “throwing for goal” was all about, so I’ll continue with the ongoing shout out to 1904′s “How To Play Basket Ball” that I’ve been doing lately. This advice is particularly interesting in light of the United States Olympic Basketball Team’s crushing 64% field goal percentage in an exhibition victory over Lithuania [...]

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As Olympics Near, U.S.A. Owes Debt Of Thanks To Black Athletic Club Pioneers

On July 16, 2008, in History, International, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Yesterday, I mentioned the 112th anniversary of the founding of the St. Christopher Club, the black athletic club that took root in Harlem. Today I want to make you aware that the St. Christopher Club was more than just a basketball team, and was actually much more well known for its successes in track and [...]

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