Word: comebacking
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Paying reparations is an ancient custom, and although it is not often invoked in U.S. law, it may be making a comeback. This summer, a pilot Restitution House in the Minneapolis area plans to take in 25 prisoner volunteers -check forgers, burglars and the like -whose crimes involved only property. They will be employed in the community and repay their victims out of their earnings. The program excludes any prisoners convicted of violent crimes...
...Angeles' Jerry West became the first player in National Basketball Association play-off history to score 4000 career points as the Lakers held off a fourth-quarter New York comeback and defeated the Knicks 107-96 Wednesday night, gaining a 2-1 advantage in their championship series...
Nick Leone continued his comeback in the quarter, winning in 50.7. In the sprints, where Harvard has been strong all season, the trio of Baylee Reid, captain Bud Wilson, and Austin O'Conner had a particularly successful afternoon, sweeping both...
...Radcliffe doubles continued the onslaught against the Bradford team. Claire Stuart and Kathy Agoos showed their competence in first doubles by trouncing Bradford's first doubles 6-2, 6-0. Second doubles Ellen Rouse and Terri Steiner lost their first set to Bradford 3-6, then in a strong comeback won the next two sets 6-3, 6-4. And in a great finish. Ruth Ehrman and Mo Crane overwhelmed the Bradford third doubles...
Triple jumper Kevin Benjamin, with a history of knee problems, has recovered from his latest injury, and will compete. Ed Beskauskas, also out with an injury, will also attempt a comeback in the high jump...