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...what was perhaps the finest Harvard performance of the meet. Brumwell and Phil Johnkheer pulled a completely unexpected 1-2 sweep in the 200-yd. Breastroke to clinch the meet Brumwell. Who is already turning in performances midway through the season similar to his record-setting swims at the end of last season, won the race in a pool record time of 2:14.7, just fractions off his school mark...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Harvard Swimmers Remain Unbeaten; Strong Effort Beats Dartmouth, 69-44 | 1/8/1973 | See Source »

...Harvard freshmen gridders exploded for 21 points in the fourth quarter to clinch a 28-14 victory over Yale Wednesday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yardlings Crush Yale, 28-14 Kickoff Runback Sinks Elis | 11/25/1972 | See Source »

...winner is determined by the total points collected in twelve Grand Prix races. Although two of these races (the Canadian and American) have not yet been held, Fittipaldi already has enough points (61) to clinch the title...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Flying Fittipaldi | 9/25/1972 | See Source »

...always are-but the reportorial thrust was plain. Joseph Kraft in November found Muskie "still in commanding position." In December, New York Times Political Correspondent R.W. Apple Jr. wrote that "all the information at hand suggests Muskie will be hard to stop," and was "in a good position to clinch his party's nomination early." The Washington Post's David Broder labeled Muskie "the most popular Democrat who will actually be in the primaries," and added: "That situation, as John Kennedy showed, can be converted into victory...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: The Hairline Fracture | 5/15/1972 | See Source »

Harvard is presently in first place in the GBL with a record of 4-0. Northeastern is in second place with a 4-1 mark, and even if the Crimson should lose today's game, it can clinch the title by winning the game against the Huskies which has been rescheduled for next Thursday...

Author: By Eric Pope, | Title: Batmen Play at B.C. Today; Crimson Near League Crown | 5/11/1972 | See Source »

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