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...Harvard protested that the goal was too high to no avail, and the Crimson knew it was in trouble...

Author: By Timothy Jackson, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Field Hockey Ruins Brown's Perfect Bid | 11/8/1999 | See Source »

Geller says many friends and colleagues, including the presidents of other universities, have interceded with the College on her behalf--all to no avail...

Author: By Garrett M. Graff, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Report: Astronomy Profs Treated Poorly | 10/14/1999 | See Source »

...Fortier lawyer Michael McGuire argued to no avail that the four years his client has already served was enough ?- that Fortier was "cast aside conveniently" by the government after helping to bring Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols to justice after the carnage. "This man was the difference in both of those cases, your honor," said McGuire. "This man has given a lot. I don't know if he'll be credited for it. He should be given credit." For Bebber, a reduction from 171 1/2 years to 12 was more than enough "credit" for a man who pleaded guilty...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: This Judge Won't Budge on Bombing Buddy | 10/8/1999 | See Source »

...Crimson continued to apply pressure to Columbia, but it was to no avail, as Harvard entered the intermission with the score still...

Author: By Richard A. Perez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Killer B's Blain, Berman Pace W. Soccer 2-1 Win | 9/21/1999 | See Source »

...momentum was now clearly with the Friars as the Crimson struggled to hang on. Harvard continued to fight valiantly, warding off numerous Providence attacks. The Crimson was even able to muster a few chances of its own, but it was to no avail as regulation ended with the score deadlocked...

Author: By Andrew S, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Soccer Opens Season With a Loss | 9/13/1999 | See Source »

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