Record #:

28421

Author(s):

Walsh, Wendy

Abstract:

The cultural and family importance of baseball is explored in this personal essay. The author describes the impact baseball had on her, her mother, and her family growing up in Greenville, NC. She discusses the atmosphere of the games and how the sport taught her values. Stories from time spent at around the Elm Street Stadium in Greenville, NC are detailed.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 16, April 1994, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Baseball--Greenville; Baseball--Anecdotes; Culture--North Carolina

Record #:

26999

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry; Walsh, Wendy

Abstract:

The United Nations has named Durham’s Center for Community Self-Help as one of the most successful economic-development groups in the United States. The Independent gave four winners the annual Citizen Awards for their efforts toward poverty, women and minority businesses, and pollution.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988, p7-11, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Center for Community Self-Help (Durham); Citizenship awards

Record #:

27018

Author(s):

Jacobs, Barry; Walsh, Wendy

Abstract:

In his ninth season at Duke, Michael Krzyzewski has established himself near the top of his profession and is a leading candidate to coach the 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball squad. The key to Duke’s success, and the trademark of Krzyzewski teams, is a fierce defense. Duke now enters the post-season tournaments with hope to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 5, Mar 9-22 1989, p11-13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duke University--Basketball; Coaches (Athletics)