Tennis, Anyone?

Where could a tennis fan watch the opening matches of Wimbledon on HBO during the week of June 24? Not everywhere! No HBO means no access to lots of prizefights -- only those on pay-per-view. HBO and satellite systems are not mutually exclusive. And some places have got to try...

By Paula Xanthopoulou

July 18, 1996

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Where could a tennis fan watch the opening matches of Wimbledon on HBO during the week of June 24?

Not everywhere! No HBO means no access to lots of prizefights -- only those on pay-per-view. HBO and satellite systems are not mutually exclusive. And some places have got to try harder.

Passed: Clevelander, Don Shula's, Hooligan's, Lakes Sportsbar "N" Grill, Shuckers

Flunked: Dan Marino's (though they now claim to have HBO), Flanigan's, Hooters, Jimmy Johnson's, Sport Cafe, Thunder Alley, Key West Fishing Club (not open during the day, but no HBO, anyway)

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