In the first place , I believe it uses a designated hitter . . Downey : Olympics compel us to watch sports we 'd never seen . He says the rules and even language of sports such as football are n't familiar to many in U.S. At St. Louis games in 1904 , tug of war was an issue -- at least the rules were plain , he says . Downey : I ' ve attended 11 Olympics and still do n't know what modern sport is .
. Downey : Olympics compel us to watch sports we 'd never seen . He says the rules and even language of sports such as football are n't familiar to many in U.S. At St. Louis games in 1904 , tug of war was an issue -- at least the rules were plain , he says . Downey : I ' ve attended 11 Olympics and still do n't know what modern sport is .