Word: cinches
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...took quick advantage of Harvard's complacency, and with two events, the two mile and the relay, to go, trailed the Crimson by only 13 points. The Eagles threatened to sweep the first three places in the two mile (since no Crimson distance star was entered), and was a cinch to win the mile relay this would have given B.C. the victory by at least three points...
...full gamut of human feeling-from misery to self-pity to despair. When these subtleties have been achieved, the song ought to be recorded by someone who sings no better than any other kid on the block, lest the record lose the "dumb sound" the industry values as a cinch to win rapport with the girls...
After that, the battle of the bloomers was a cinch. The WAVES and WAFS wanted their exercise uniforms blue, the WACS and Lady Marines preferred taupe. The general ruled that color was no functional factor, decreed that all must wear blue-and thereby saved $115,000. Beyond tussling with buckles and bloomers, however, the new agency effected some notable economies in military procurement. Examples...
Today's victory leaves Dartmouth undefeated in four starts. The Montreal Wanderers were first to fall to the Indians' hatchet, followed by M.I.T., Holy Cross, and the Crimson. The Big Green looks like a good bet to cinch the Eastern Rugby title this year after having been defeated by Amherst in 1961. The Crimson's chances for high standing in the Eastern League competition are difficult to determine at this time...
Seeking his fourth term, Morse is getting some indirect help from Republican Governor Mark Hatfield. Unander ran un successfully against Hatfield in Oregon's 1958 Republican gubernatorial primary, made a lasting enemy of him. Hatfield, himself a cinch for reelection, has yet to announce his support of his ticketmate...