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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Just as in blowout losses to national powerhouse Duke and Big Eight contender Nebraska, the Crimson pushed the ball up the floor against B.C. The result was the same.

Author: By Andy Fine, | Title: Eagles Soar Over M. Cagers, 114-66; Crimson Sore, Too: Pains Pilling Up | 12/13/1989 | See Source »

But five straight Crimson victories sealed the match. While top seed Tri-Captain Jenny Holleran, number-three Stephanie Clark and number-five Brooke Bailey easily won in straight games, the match overall was a disappointing one for Harvard, who as a perennial contender for the national championship, would be expected...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Two for the Road: Squash Teams Sweep | 12/7/1989 | See Source »

The tournament provides another chance for Harvard to prove itself a bonafide contender for the league crown. Last week in Durham, N.C., Christian Laettner and company simply overmatched the Crimson en route to a 130-54 laugher.

Author: By Andy Fine, | Title: Cagers Looking For Respect In Nebraska Tourney Opener | 12/1/1989 | See Source »

BOSTON--U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II (D-Mass.) said yesterday that he still has no plans to run for Massachusetts governor, despite an announcement earlier in the day that a key contender would not seek the office.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Kennedy To Remain Out of Race For Governor | 11/21/1989 | See Source »

Wilder's ascension inevitably prompted journalists to dust off their favorite Virginia cliches ranging from "Capital of the Confederacy" to political scientist V.O. Key's 1949 description of the state's old-family oligarchy as a "political museum piece." But, in truth, Virginia has changed almost beyond recognition in the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Breakthrough In Virginia Dougas Wilder | 11/20/1989 | See Source »

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