Word: blunderer
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...fact, the "draft" was visible principally to the weather eye of its chief beholder and beneficiary. Though Rocky tried gamely to defend his withdrawal in March as correct at the time, there seemed little doubt that it had been a blunder compounded by the subsequent developments he mentioned, most notably Lyndon Johnson's abdication and Nixon's continued strength in the polls (the latest Gallup showed him beating all three Democrats). If Rockefeller continued his coyness, his political scouts reported, Nixon probably would be unbeatable...
...Vicenzo's blunder cost him $5,000 in ready cash-the difference between first place and second-plus the possibility of endorsements and other benefits that accrue to a Masters champion and may be worth as much as six figures. It also cost the 45-year-old Argentine, winner of more tournaments (upwards of 120) than any player in history, perhaps his last chance at the title that would crown his 30 years as a pro. Distraught as he was, Roberto took the loss with grace. "There is so much pressure," he said, "that I lose my brain...
...clock pursuing every lead. Physical evidence is very substantial. While it remains impossible to predict when the killer will be arrested, I remain hopeful it will be soon." If, indeed, several persons plotted King's death, chances of solving the crime are enhanced simply because prospects of a blunder multiply. And one of them might be tempted to try to collect the $100,000 reward for the triggerman...
...half its size. Federal dead numbered 17,000. In the summer of 1863, Lee prepared his second invasion of the North. George Meade, called in at the last minute to replace the bumbling Hooker, turned back the new thrust with considerable competence at Gettysburg-"General Meade will make no blunder on my front," Lee had correctly predicted-but let the defeated Rebs retreat unimpeded to the other side of the Potomac. Once again the North had lost an opportunity to end the war quickly: "What does it mean?" asked a despairing Lincoln. "Great God! What does it mean...
...have contingency plans for just about everything, but our organization had absolutely no contingency plan for anything like this." Still, as he continued his campaign for Wisconsin primary votes, even Nixon had to admit that there was little standing between him and the Republican nomination but some catastrophic blunder of his own. "If we can't get the nomination now," he told TIME'S Loye Miller and John Austin, "we might as well just go out and sit in the sun at Miami...