Word: championship
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...months since he had rendered Joe Frazier defenseless and bereft of the title, Foreman had defended the championship just once-and that was against the obscure Joe Roman of Puerto Rico. Out of the ring Foreman had almost been TKOed himself by a flurry of personal and financial blows. Now, on the eve and even the day of his fight against a serious challenger, Foreman was threatening to be a no-show...
...Braves, of course, did not acquire all this talent by accident. General Manager Eddie Donovan is one of the shrewdest traders and drafters in pro basketball. Before corning to Buffalo. Donovan built the Knicks into a championship team by drafting the likes of Bill Bradley, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed, and trading for Dave De Busschere and Dick Barnett. In Buffalo. Donovan found in Owner Paul Snyder a man who was eager to underwrite similar maneuvering with a philosophy that "good players deserve high salaries...
...heart of the Crimson's defense this spring will be the strong infield which is returning intact from last year's championship squad...
...lost a chance at a higher ranking when a schedule misreading caused him to sleep through and default his second round match at the National Intercollegiate Squash Championship three weeks...
Despite Baker's caution, Radcliffe should be able to anticipate a successful season. The returnees from last year's championship varsity include Captain Connie Cervilla, Stroke Wiki Royden, Jenny Getsinger, Anne Robinson, Alison Hill and coxswain Nancy Hadley--though none of the returnees are assured of making this year's boats. With a victory behind them in last fall's Head of the Charles, Radcliffe crew should be in great shape...