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Return of the autumn madness in Winnipeg football crowds
The piece argues that massive attendances at football reflect the Canadian public’s enduring love of sport, comparing modern pro games to historical lacrosse crowds in Winnipeg. It notes player salaries, stadium crowds near twenty thousand, and cultural shifts while contrasting past parades and lacrosse’s decline with the enduring appeal of ball games. It also critiques political squabbles over a million dollar bridge aid and laments national tensions.
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