Word: betting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...those Dallas debutantes and their patrician paters who can think of nothing more socially responsible to do with their millions than throw garish, three-month-long coming-out parties [Dec. 21], I'll bet they're all supplyside, trickle-down, cut-school-lunch-program Republicans. What about the poor? Let them eat leftover crab souffl...
...Game, however, the one people remember best, the Beanpot final, the glory and the silver pot both belonged to the Crimson, which bested favored B.C., 2-0, on goals by Bill Larson and Dave Burke and an MVP performance from goaltender Wade Lau. You can bet the Eagles, who stride into the Bright Center to meet the Crimson tonight at 7:30, are among those who haven't forgotten...
Mobil's bet-a-billion tactics, though, are disturbing many executives in the oil industry. Says one competitor: "If Mobil continues to be this aggressive, there may be new antitrust legislation. It would be better if they started to back off." Responds President Tavoulareas: "You're bound to be criticized as lead dog. Other oil companies just don't have the guts...
...sociological sense, and there had been no doubt his son would prove to be the next young, handsome--and rich--professional golfer. At 14, Bogart Jackson had shot a scorching 64 at the Atlanta Golf Club, From the back tees. At 18, he seemed a sure bet to gain his tour card, holding down a three-stroke lead with one round to play in the qualifying tourney...
Little sister or brother might just like The 3rd Whole Kids Catalog, the updated version of the book that suggests hundreds of ways to sweat out childhood. But they won't like four of these: it's a fair bet Grandma and Aunt Betty will go for this, so look a little harder. If you want that sibling to grow up very fast, Shock Value by John Waters will do it. Written by the filmmaker who made "Pink Flamingo" and who once wrote that "If someone vomits watching one of my films, it's like a standing ovation," this work...