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Article: NO TOSS BUT A LOSS FOR DWARFS LEFT WITHOUT PIN MONEY.(Main)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- July 7, 1990
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Byline: Mike Royko
Just when I think dwarf-tossing is no longer a social issue, it pops up again, arousing strong feelings among do-gooders, bleeding hearts and other sensitive souls.
Not only dwarf-tossing, a competitive pastime that began in Australia, but a variation known as dwarf- bowling.
The latest development is a law passed by the New York Legislature, banning the tossing or bowling of dwarfs.
Gov. Mario Cuomo, while admitting that he knows little about the practice, since he has never felt the urge to toss or bowl a dwarf, says he will probably sign the bill into law.
"These are human beings," he said. "This disturbs ...