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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Flyers getting some pub for NIT run
NEW YORK — Dayton had a nice write-up today in the New York Times and USA Today after its semifinal win over Mississippi. The NIT is overshadowed, of course, by the NCAA tournament but not completely eclipsed.
By the way, Chris Johnson ended up with just a nick on his chin, but his injury could have been much worse after an Ole Miss player took a swing at him, as this picture shows.
The UD sophomore was the target of a punch by Reginald Buckner with 3:09 left in the Flyers’ 68-63 victory. Buckner was called for a “T” and Johnson made both free throws for a six-point lead.
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NYC party set for Flyer fans
University of Dayton fans attending the NIT championship are invited to a pre-game bash at 5 p.m. Thursday in the 18th-floor ballroom at Hotel Pennsylvania.
Admission is free. The event will have appetizers and a cash bar. Fans will receive a rally towel and be treated to appearances by the Flyers’ pep band and cheerleaders.
The Hotel Pennsylvania is located at 401 7th Ave. and 33rd St. For info, contact the UD office of alumni relations at 1-888-UD ALUMS.
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Famous actor sighting in New York
NEW YORK — Momma always said not to stare at people in public, but I couldn’t help but gawk a little when I saw actor Alec Baldwin on a street corner in Manhattan.
He was talking to a couple of men, and I was waiting for him to take a breath so I could ask him why he was in town. But before I could speak, he turned to me and said, “You’re that sports writer fella from Dayton, aren’t you?”
Just kidding.
Actually, he saw me gaping, said “Hi,” and then turned his back to me to get a little privacy. Can’t blame him.
He’s probably used to being able to move about in New York without being noticed much. I’ve heard about the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, but it’s beyond what I ever imagined. Sidewalks are packed, as if a giant stadium just emptied. But people move in a polite, orderly fashion.
