Word: 44th
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...them the second fastest in Hambletonian history (time: 1:57.2), Speedy Crown bested his only serious challenger, the fast-closing Savoir. It was the second victory in three years for Driver Howard Beissinger and the colt's owners. Frank and Tom Antonacci of Long Island, who won the 44th Hambletonian with Lindy's Pride. And the crowd loved it when the announcer told them that the Antonacci brothers had made their money by collecting garbage in New York. It was, after all, proof that the American Dream still survived, even in harness racing...
Howard Hawks' 43 previous films include His Girl Friday, Scarface, Only Angels Have Wings, Red River, Rio Bravo and half a dozen other examples of American film making at its best and most energetic. Hawks' 44th film, Rio Lobo, does not belong on that list. There are a few good scenes-an intricately executed train wreck, for example-but the movie is notably slack where it should be zestful. It is mostly a replay of familiar fare: John Wayne flirts with the girls, keeps the hot-blooded younger fellers in their place, and finally goes up against...
...Seals was Harvard's second man, finishing 30th. Behind him were teammates John Quirk (33rd). Jeff Brokaw (42nd), George Barker (44th), Tom New (53rd), and Mark Counolly (61st). Harvard's performance was especially encouraging since the five behind Seals are all sophomores...
Amid the smokey blaze of crowded Boston Garden. Harvard's established track stars and a group of fast-developing freshmen performed well against top New England and in some cases, international competition in the 44th annual Knights of Columbus Games Saturday night...