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...fact, Gretzky contributed to eleven of the Oilers' 15 goals against the third-ranked Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs. That performance forced hockey's class act into amateurish mistakes and French expletives, as Edmonton swept the series in three games. Says Sather of his center: "A guy like him should be a national treasure. There's no limit to what...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Hockey's Great Gretzky | 4/27/1981 | See Source »

...performance is, for the most part, delightfully amateurish. After all, the Law School teaches a professionalism of a different kind. The only standout among this cast of legal eagles is Bruce Grossberg, as Irving the nerd. Yet, the company's two large chorus numbers display the sort of spirit and energy that might make us re-think the popular conception of the lawyer's personality...

Author: By Siddharthu Mazumdar, | Title: Legal Complications | 3/9/1981 | See Source »

...Crimson irresponsibly presented the "Exam Bias" article and ignored the devastating consequences of their incomplete and amateurish reporting. Black Students Association [College] Black Law Students Association Black Students' Union [Ed school] Afro-American Student Union [B-School...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Unsubstantiated' | 10/24/1980 | See Source »

...players supporting Richard vary widely in quality. The Lady Anne of Denise Bessette is strident and amateurish. Georgine Hall's Duchess of York is only adequate, but Robin Bartlett's Queen Elizabeth is clear and convincing work...

Author: By Caldwell Titcomb, | Title: The Bard | 8/12/1980 | See Source »

...opening. A Seattle fullback charged. Bogie shuttled the ball to Chinaglia, who glanced at Brand, crouched in the goal. The ball struck Chinaglia's right foot and he shifted his weight to kick it with his left. But his trap was faulty, the ball slid between his legs, an amateurish error. The Sounders took the ball back upfield as the crowd booed, a moose call building like a jet taking off. Chinaglia trotted a few steps, his head down, his fists clenched...

Author: By David Frankel, | Title: A Cosmic Experience | 7/22/1980 | See Source »

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