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Dates: during 1970-1979
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British class warfare is summarized in a bout between a heavyweight champion and Lord Clark of Civilization for the Slade Professorship of Fine Arts at Oxford (Lord Clark loses in the first round). The defeat of Alistair Cooke, the boring commentator on Masterpice Theatre, is even more ignominious--he is overpowered by a duck while reminiscing of Philadelphia...

Author: By Paul K. Rowe, | Title: Of Budgies and Spain | 1/29/1975 | See Source »

...Straffmyer eked out a 7-6 decision over 177-pounder Rick Clark of Dartmouth in a bout in which the lead changed hands three times. The "Pennsylvania Packer's" superior condition was the key factor as Straffmyer was aggressive throughout...

Author: By Francis T. Crimmins jr., | Title: Bonebenders Contort Big Green in Ivy Opener | 1/13/1975 | See Source »

...Crimson got a boost from the return of All-Ivy selection Bruce Johnson. Johnson bested the 167-pound Gil Hoy of B.U. in their bout and the Crimson trailed...

Author: By Francis T. Crimmins jr., | Title: Terriers Drub Crimson Matmen, 31-9 | 12/11/1974 | See Source »

Farley had had little trouble against his first two Harvard foes; he beat Sam Anderson, 5-3, and John Hawkins, 5-2. But before the final bout, he said, "I think Hirschfeld is the toughest of the three...

Author: By Steven M. Heller, | Title: Harvard Fencers Thrash Feeble MIT Squad, 18-9, For First Win of Season | 12/5/1974 | See Source »

With the ledger reading 4-2 for Hirschfeld, Farley faltered on a lunge. Hirschfeld struck quickly, ending the bout and giving the Crimson another match point...

Author: By Steven M. Heller, | Title: Harvard Fencers Thrash Feeble MIT Squad, 18-9, For First Win of Season | 12/5/1974 | See Source »

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