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|Men are called "gentlemen" and women players are called "ladies"; a strict dress code for players is enforced; the umpire can award points against players who violate rules such as being improperly coached by signals during a match. | |Men are called "gentlemen" and women players are called "ladies"; a strict dress code for players is enforced; the umpire can award points against players who violate rules such as being improperly coached by signals during a match. | ||
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|Shooting sports are effective at improving one's personal responsibility, as well as physical and mental discipline, and one's awareness of traditional and American constitutional values.<ref>Campbell, Jack (September 29, 2008). [https://gunowners.org/op0302/ 15 Benefits of the Shooting Sports]. ''Gun Owners of America''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> | |Shooting sports are effective at improving one's personal responsibility, as well as physical and mental discipline, and one's awareness of traditional and American constitutional values.<ref>Campbell, Jack (September 29, 2008). [https://gunowners.org/op0302/ 15 Benefits of the Shooting Sports]. ''Gun Owners of America''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> | ||
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|Cricket World Cup, Lords Cricket Ground, London (considered the 'Home of Cricket') | |Cricket World Cup, Lords Cricket Ground, London (considered the 'Home of Cricket') | ||
| − | |Cricket gained popularity in the 17th century, when English aristocrats started playing it. They decreed that cricket would be played in ‘a gentlemanly | + | |Cricket gained popularity in the 17th century, when English aristocrats started playing it. They decreed that cricket would be played in ‘a gentlemanly manner,’ which means no sledging, cheating, bodyline bowling , temper tantrums or excessive appealing. If the batsman knew he was out, he should ‘walk’ even if the umpire decided otherwise. |
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Revision as of 04:47, July 2, 2019
Here is a growing list of the most conservative sports, and why:
| Sport | Championship | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis | Wimbledon | Men are called "gentlemen" and women players are called "ladies"; a strict dress code for players is enforced; the umpire can award points against players who violate rules such as being improperly coached by signals during a match. |
| Shooting sports | Olympics | Shooting sports are effective at improving one's personal responsibility, as well as physical and mental discipline, and one's awareness of traditional and American constitutional values.[1] |
| Cricket | Cricket World Cup, Lords Cricket Ground, London (considered the 'Home of Cricket') | Cricket gained popularity in the 17th century, when English aristocrats started playing it. They decreed that cricket would be played in ‘a gentlemanly manner,’ which means no sledging, cheating, bodyline bowling , temper tantrums or excessive appealing. If the batsman knew he was out, he should ‘walk’ even if the umpire decided otherwise. |
References
- ↑ Campbell, Jack (September 29, 2008). 15 Benefits of the Shooting Sports. Gun Owners of America. Retrieved July 1, 2019.