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Ice Skating Becomes Year Round Sport Across Nation
Ice skating gains appeal beyond winter as Michael Kirby Henie’s show influence and a growing market push the sport to year round status. Kirby notes 15 million skate buyers last year and plans to expand a Chicago area chain of skating schools to 95 Espan. He cites family appeal and lack of cost barriers as factors boosting popularity ahead of new gear production.
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Alfred Leech
Ameries
United Press
Kirby
Santa Chicago
Michael Kirby
Henie
Iment
Len
United
Chicago
Murat