71.   The practice began because television was eating away at the movie audience, and Hollywood began offering widescreen films to lure viewers back to theaters.

72.   The practice began during his playing days in Japan, where Suzuki is an extremely common name.

73.   The tarp was on the field at Jacobs Field, and a thunder-and-lightning storm began before batting practice could begin.

74.   Then, practice began.

75.   San Francisco coach George Seifert, whose team has an easygoing attitude, expects some tension as their goal since practice began last July finally moves within their grasp.