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...Experts also agree that while the pace of Deng's reforms may be slowed, they will not be rolled back. The fall of the reform-minded Hu Yaobang, however, muddies the outlook. His ouster could turn what had shaped up as a smooth transition of leadership into a bitter brawl for succession once Deng leaves power...
Ironically, renewed hostilities in the 18-year-old war against the Communist guerrillas could improve Aquino's shaky standing with the military. Many officers who believe that her government has been too soft on the rebels have been itching for an all-out brawl with the insurgents. Few doubt that dissidents in the military still present the gravest threat to Aquino's political survival, despite several failed coup attempts in the past year. "What you have seen so far was nothing more than a warm-up of the jayvees," warns a disgruntled colonel. "You haven't seen the first team...
What Army didn't want to do was allow Harvard's power play unit to get on the ice. After the brawl, of course,that's precisely what happened. MacDonald,Barakett and defensemen Randy Taylor and MarkBenning hopped onto the ice to face there forlornArmy penalty killers. And after Bourbeau's penaltyexpired, he too leapt on the ice to join theoffensive barrage...
...Crimson certainly didn't expect a 4-4 gamewith four minutes left in the second period. Atthat juncture, Young took a pass at midice andskated down the right side. Before he reached theCadet net, he was met by Wilson and Brennan.Punches were thrown. Bourbeau joined theburgeoning brawl, and afterward the game took on adifferent aura--one that was favorable to theCrimson...
...other hand, it caused some physical wounds to Allen Bourbeau, as the first line center's chin was cut open during a five-minute second period brawl. The power-play opportunities which followed that altercation enabled the Crimson to score three quick goals and break open a 4-4 contest...