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Grems immediately called Dodgers equipment manager Alex Torres, who with his staff took a quick inventory of their equipment. But when the jerseys did not turn up over the next two days in San Francisco, and after Alan Bossart, the Rockies' visiting clubhouse manager, couldn't find them, and with Cueto and Sandoval clueless about what had happened, Grems began to grow suspicious. Bossart assured Torres that his team would take security measures overnight, and indeed the Rockies placed a chain and lock on the back door of the visitors' clubhouse. Rockies clubhouse staffers shared detailed timelines of their activities during the Dodgers series, down to the time that one person forgot his wallet and had to run back into the clubhouse. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates women's après (after) beach summer clothing, beauty supplies, and accessories such as a linen button up shirt by designer Matthew Bruch LLC, The Inca Bucket Hat from the Lack of Color design house, and fashion firm Artesano Creation LLC's Grenada Handbag.

The article highlights the pieces of clothing featured in the 2003 Swimsuit edition of the periodical, including Pisces Swimwear from Canyon Beachwear, Rosa Cha Swimwear by Amir Slama and swimsuit by Ralph Lauren Swimwear.

The article presents the week December 6-12, 1982 in the field of sports. Memphis State beat East Tennessee State 80-62 at the Mid-South Coliseum with freshman guard Andre Turner turning in 11 points, seven steals and seven assists. The University of California Los Angeles won over San Jose state 94-71 with Rocket Rod Foster and Michael Holton pumping in 18 points apiece. The Iowa fans bid farewell to the 55 year old Iowa field house as the Hawkeyes beat Southern California 66-55.

This section offers news briefs on sports in the U.S. as of August 16, 1982. The National Football League (NFL) Players Association is planning to schedule the games during the fall season because of a possible lockout. A statement is made by the former president of the U.S. Hockey Field Association on the change in the costume of the teams from kilts to shorts and shirts. The decision of the University of San Francisco to drop basketball from the athletic program forced its sports information director, Peter Simon to focus on the soccer team.

The article focuses on Peter and David Paul, 25-year-old fraternal twins who are into bodybuilding and powerlifting. Standing six feet and six feet and one inch, respectively, the two workout at the Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, California. They are known as the Barbarians, having greater muscle density than any bodybuilder in the U.S. The Barbarians have been featured in the "Los Angeles Times" and on the cover of "Powerlifting-USA" magazine, and have appeared on national television.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of participating in an automobile race.

The article features Clemson Tiger quarterback Homer Jordan and the significance of his performance in the upcoming Orange Bowl in January 1982. It points out that Jordan is the antithesis of the quarterback stereotype. He recorded eight touchdowns, completed 96 out of 174 passes and faced only eight interceptions as a Tiger quarterback. Another distinct characteristic of Jordan is said to be his persistence.

The article shows signs of revival from the spew of Mount Saint Helens in Washington since it exploded on May 18, 1980. Observation showed the return of fish to the South Fork of the Toutle River and the existence of trout in small lakes. Evidense revealed the slow process of recolonization of plants and animals outside the devastated zone and on the shoulders of the mountain. Biologists also believe that mountain lakes may come back even better. A Foreign Service environmental impact study suggests limited timber salvage in an interpretive area.

This section offers news briefs on college football in the U.S. as of October 20, 1980. The Pittsburgh Panthers was defeated by the Florida State Seminoles. A touchdown by Penn State Nittany Lion Booker Moore has led to the defeat of the Maryland Terrapins. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish has won over the Miami Hurricanes despite the latter's defense and unavailability of Irish player Phil Carter.

The article features the town of Newport, site of the America's Cup qualifying race scheduled to take place in the summer of 1981. Spectator participation is reportedly nil since the race is contested way out in the ocean. As an alternative, the Newport Yachting Center will host several events such as sailing shows, commercial fishing expositions, and an America's Cup Film Festival which observers allegedly swear to be far more entertaining than the actual event.

The article discusses various issues related to sports in the U.S. in June 1980. It says that the woes of the National Hockey League (NHL) continue unabated as it toils without a national television contract. Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Bowie Kuhn lifted the ban on Cuban baseball players despite fears that a costly bidding war for them might develop among major league teams. The new rules regarding the wearing of jewelry during National Basketball Association (NBA) games are also discussed.

The article features American football player Orenthal James Simpson and cites the success of his athletic career in 1974. Simpson was a guest in an event conducted by Kenner Products president Bernie Loomis in Cincinnati, Ohio. In a speech he delivered at the event, Simpson expressed his intention of playing until the Buffalo Bills football team reaches the Super Bowl championship.

The article focuses on the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and the prospects of their catching up with the Los Angeles Dodgers who are seven games ahead in the National League West in 1974. The New York Mets beat the Dodgers but the Atlanta Braves beat the Reds and came within two percentage points of being in the second place. The Reds have yet to win a game with the Dodgers but are looking to turn the tide during the July 2 to 4, 1974 games in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The article discusses a sportswriter's impression of the sports news business. It mentions the author's attempt to secure a job as a sports reporter and his insight about the talent-scout program at the WNBC news station. This article also cites the author's meeting with WABC-TV news executive and Eyewitness News creator, Al Primo and his subsequent encounter with KDKA sports anchorman Bill Currie.

The author relates his experience of joining a group of Texas scientists on a trip through the canyons of the Rio Grande's Big Bend. He was asked by Don Kennard, a fellow who played football at North Texas State University, to paddle a canoe down the Rio Grande to see the canyons. Other fellows in the trip include University of Texas president Stephen Spurr and Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong. The challenges encountered during the trip are described.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's voyage experience to the Pitcairn Island, together with five other people onboard the ketch called Blue Sea.

The article discusses the new gimmicks, new lanes and hyped-up rules associated with the launch of the National Bowling League (NBL) as a big-time spectator sport in the U.S. in October 1961. It says that the NBL is dedicated to the proposition that many people are willing to pay good money to watch other people play bowling. According to the author, the owners have already gambled as much as 14 million U.S. dollars on the proposition. The highlights of the premiere event of the NBL in Dallas, Texas, are also presented.

The article suggests Christmas gifts that can be given to men who show a certain type of sports personality. For the intellectual who enjoys indoor sports, an abacus, a meerschaum or an antique Astroglobe could be fitting gifts. The watcher loves to view or listen to sports events and can be given a Nikon reflex with zoom lens, the Olympics on film, or a pair of insulated stadium boots. For the technologist sportsman, a collapsible/portable scooter, 80 marine horses, or a two-man submarine will be appreciated.