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...Lawrence tried to disrupt Harvard's man-up unit by coming out to the top of the circles and pressuring the Crimson point men. The Falcons instead stayed back and huddled protectively around the goal...

Author: By Adam J. Epstein, | Title: Down By A Pair of Field Goals | 3/21/1987 | See Source »

...violence brought a backlash that cost the students political influence and popularity. Radicals were largely ignored when they called for mass protests to disrupt last September's Asian Games. Most Koreans were proud and delighted by the 16-day games, which served as a warm-up for the 1988 Olympics, and were put off by student militants. The Koreans' pride was enhanced by the strong showing of their country, which outscored archrival Japan and finished a close second to China...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: South Korea Onslaughts of Force and Fury | 3/16/1987 | See Source »

...auctioning of quotas has been put into effect by only two countries, Australia and New Zealand. It could create potential complications for a trading nation as large as the U.S. Many U.S.-based importers and retailers believe that auctions could disrupt their steady supply of foreign goods. But advocates of the idea predict that an active secondary market for so-called quota tickets would quickly develop, so that bidders who wound up with excess quota allowances could sell their tickets to others who come up short...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What Am I Bid for This Fine Quota? | 3/16/1987 | See Source »

...speedy Harvard players and disrupt their...

Author: By Ken Segel, | Title: Icemen Blank Cornell; McEvoy Shines in Net | 2/17/1987 | See Source »

...rather sloppy win for Harvard, as the bigger Cadets took advantage of their bulk to disrupt the Crimson skating game and pound the fleet Harvard players into the boards...

Author: By Adam J. Epstein, | Title: Icemen Can Cadets In Trench War, 7-5 | 2/7/1987 | See Source »

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