Word: disappointing
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...career with temperamental outbursts and interracial romances. Accordingly, they merchandised Louis' innate dignity and sold him as a shy family man given to choice utterances like "He can run, but he can't hide" and, during World War II, "We are on God's side." The champion did not disappoint his public. He KO'd a slew of contenders in his famous "Bum of the Month" campaign of the '30s and '40s, obediently served in the segregated army, raised money for the war effort and spread racial amity...
Because Farmington had not advanced beyond the first round in recent memory, if ever, coach Pete Veleas gave Haviland the start in the playoff opener, and his senior sensation did not disappoint, striking out 15 through five innings before being lifted to pitch again in the next round...
...last decade, however, is engrossing enough. Still relatively young, Roosevelt had the luxury to satisfy his lust for adventure and attention, and he did not disappoint. Now, with Bill Clinton, America has for the first time since TR a former president who left the White House before age 55. One can only wonder whether Clinton’s post-presidency will produce such fascinating fodder for future biographers...
...series between Yale and Princeton—teams ranked fourth and five in the Ivies, respectively—was one of the most anticipated first-round matchups in the East. It did not disappoint as the Tigers took the Bulldogs into overtime before Deena Caplette scored to give Yale the victory...
Even though only half the team was there to swim, the Harvard women’s swimming and diving team just doesn’t know how to disappoint...