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...British first colonized the barren rock, its citizens are not known for their sentimentality at the track. Yet attendance at Sha Tin would surge up to 50% whenever Silent Witness was on the card. His exploits even lifted Hong Kong's morale when the city badly needed a boost. In 2003, the first year he was named the world's top-ranked sprinter, the territory was reeling from sars, economic uncertainty and political tensions. Silent Witness gave Hong Kongers a sense of pride, and reminded them of their can-do spirit. He was Hong Kong's Seabiscuit...
...It’s just a really nice confidence boost,” Grigg added. “And we know we can do it. They’re going to come down to matches that go to five...
...Bantams commanded an early 2-1 match lead before the Crimson suddenly surged forward with strong performances in the number one and two games. Oren dominated the second spot in straight matches to give his teammates a boost of confidence...
...Cambridge’s annual “Town-Gown” meeting last night, Harvard and other local university officials said they were seeking to offer more graduate student housing in Cambridge that could boost nightlife...
...shot with his body, maneuvering through the Eagles’ defense to pass the puck across to captain Dylan Reese. Slamming in a shot from the right side, Reese landed the Crimson’s only goal of the night 8:12 into the first period. Hoping to boost Harvard’s lead, senior Steve Mandes and junior Mike Taylor challenged BC goalie Cory Schneider, sliding the puck back and forth down the ice before releasing a shot, but the Eagles’ netminder smacked it away. Outshooting the Crimson 12-7 in the first period, BC quickly gained...