Word: contesters
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Rozelle, czar of all he surveyed in pro football, was on the phone to the White House. "Beat them now, Mr. President," he said, "and beat them big, or they'll be muscling in everywhere−the U.S. Tennis Open, the America's Cup, the jumping-frog contest in Calaveras County...
Down by 12 points, 68-56, with 6:55 remaining in the contest, the Elis overcame Harvard's stalling tactics, slowly but surely, narrowing the gap to four points, 68-64, with 3:25 on the clock...
Like any Harvard-Yale tilt, this contest was a grudge match. The Crimson hadn't lost to the Elis since 1961, but the squad barely survived a 5-4 scare last season at New Haven. The Yalies, tired of "so close but no...," were looking to light the victory cigar this time around. But it was not to be, for the Harvard racquetmen were determined to end what some would call a disappointing season with a satisfying...
Behind by five points, 60-55, with 1:37 remaining in the contest, the Harvard quintet, sparked by Fleming's outside jumpers and accurate free throw shooting, climber to within one at 60-59 with 1:25 still to show on the clock. The Bruins attempted to run the clock out, playing keep-away from the Crimson by dribbling in circles all over the court...
...Crimson took control of the contest early, tallying eight points before Brown finally scored after six minutes of play. Harvard's fullcourt press bewildered the Bruins, while Fleming sank two long jumpers to stretch the Crimson lead to 16-8 with 12:16 remaining in the period...