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...been an uphill battle for the Brockton native ever since that first day as a freshman when he signed up for crew only to be told by his coach that he was too short. In crew, height is synonymous with a long stroke which is essential for speed, fluidity, and success...

Author: By Jonathan J. Ledecky, | Title: His Heart's Not Short | 3/21/1978 | See Source »

...terms in the Massachusetts house of representatives and is now on the state parole board. Like most black Evangelicals, he has no patience whatever with his white brothers who pay no attention to social justice. Yet he insists on the necessity of personal commitment. During a sermon at a Brockton church last week, Haynes preached: "I don't know what they mean when they say, 'Chile, I've been goin' to church since I was a baby.' You may have a religious style, but it doesn't make you a Christian." That, in effect, is what 18th century Revival Preacher...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Back to that Oldtime Religion | 12/26/1977 | See Source »

James Taylor--Brockton High...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Weekly What Listings Calendar: May 12 - May 18 | 5/12/1977 | See Source »

...were ranked among America's best in their class by Ring), hammered for eight full rounds against Jackie Smith but was unable to put him away. Smith was singled out for attention because he has a college degree and hails from Rocky Marciano's home town of Brockton, Mass. Neither distinction gave him any advantage over the stylish and strong Colbert; still, he won the crowd's ovation and the admiration of his opponent. Heavyweight Larry Holmes, the card's other big favorite, also drew a tenacious foe in Tom Prater, who stood up to Holmes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: At Sea in a Ring | 1/31/1977 | See Source »

Cambridge High and Latin's girls basketball went down to the wire before losing its first game of the season, 63-62, to a strong Brockton squad in the Eastern Mass. finals. The Latin five did compile a 19-1 record prior to last night's defeat. Across the park the Rindge Tech Warriors have been enjoying similar success, cruising into tonight's encounter with Springfield Commerce sporting a 21-4 slate...

Author: By Richard J. Doherty, | Title: Rindge Tech, Cambridge Latin Vie for State Titles | 3/10/1976 | See Source »

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