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From: plw@panda.UUCP (Pete Williamson)
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Subject: Re: Celtics
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Date: Tue, 8-Oct-85 14:33:12 EDT
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>    The Celtics acquired Jerry Sichting yesterday (10/2) from the Indiana
>Pacers.  That gives them yet another white ballplayer.  I've always 
>wondered about the disproportionate number of white Celtics.  Does anybody
>else have any thoughts concerning the *possible* racist policies of the
>Celtic front office? Or is this a completely unfounded claim?
> 

I think the sellout crowds speak for themselves. The Boston area is not noted
for racial tolerance. Ask Bill Russell. I honestly do not believe that the
Garden would sell out if Magic were here instead of Larry. A tragic flaw.


-- 
						Pete Williamson
"By hook or by crook, we will !!" ... #2