Word: defeatism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Eagles reclaimed Boston's bragging rights by rudely handing Harvard a 3-0 defeat in front of 20 stalwart fans who braved the freezing rain yesterday at Ohiri Field...
Despite the defeat, Murray is optimistic about this year's squad. He cited the encouraging play of three freshmen on the tough Taconic course, reputed to be one of the most challenging in the New England area...
...journey reveals the failure of Maggie's dreams. It's mild failure, a dimming of hope and not a crushing defeat. But the bickering in her marriage and her husband's condescension have worn her down. Ira treats Maggie in a dismissive, if occasionally affectionate way. He sees her as flighty. Eventually Maggie can't help but doubt herself and to hope for vicarious happiness to escape a life that isn't what she hoped it would...
...Graham said she plans to go out on the streets for support. "I'm out day and night knocking on doors, talking to Cambridge people. My defeat has brought my supporters everywhere back together," she said...
Quarterback: Tom was terrific even in defeat. Last week against the University of Massachusetts, Tom Yohe completed 20 of 36 passes for 312 yards, the third-best passing day in Harvard history. He is second on the team in rushing with 65 yards. He can do it all. Sometimes, as against UMass, he is forced...