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Imagine the thrill the Devon, Pa. native got when she asked a question of her hockey heroes: "If a woman checked you would you check back...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Checking Out Hockey Life | 6/9/1988 | See Source »

Goalie John Devon, who began the season alternating in the Harvard net with McEvoy but injured his knee two weeks ago, dressed for last night's contest and reported that he was ready to play. But Cleary said McEvoy will likely start against Cornell tomorrow with Devon going against Brown later in the week...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Undefeated Icemen Brush by Colgate, 5-2 | 12/6/1986 | See Source »

...plot is a manhunt, both literal and psychological. Magnus vanishes, leaving his wife Mary and friend and fellow spy Jack Brotherhood to deduce his whereabouts. There is a false trail that seems to lead to Scotland; in fact, Pym is holed up as Mr. Canterbury in a Devon boardinghouse. He is fairly sure that his superiors know he has passed secrets to a Communist agent, an old school chum. But Magnus is not trying to escape; he is only buying time to write his story so that his family and friends will know the truth. In addition, Rickie...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: A Tale of the Acorn and the Tree a Perfect Spy | 4/28/1986 | See Source »

...scene: December 9, 1985. Teatime at Devon on the Common with Twice in a Lifetime Director/Producer Bud Yorkin of tv-sitcom fame...

Author: By Cristina V. Coletta, | Title: Tea For Two | 1/10/1986 | See Source »

...makes gripping reading indeed, part detective story, part crackling courtroom drama. A vivid gallery of the English underclasses passes under the lawyer's scrutiny. Testimony is offered on London brothel life, moonlit rituals at Stonehenge, witchcraft and an odd prefiguring of science fiction in a cavern beneath the Devon moors...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Mysterious Movers and Shakers a Maggot | 9/9/1985 | See Source »

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