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Fascinated with physics since the fourth grade, the Hertz Scholar had never really separated from his books until drill sergeants began thrusting weapons...

Author: By Teresa A. Mullin, | Title: Waging a One-Man War of Peace | 1/14/1987 | See Source »

Despite the amount of data we receive, though, the ultimate effectiveness of it is determined by the men who must decide whether the Russian words "the target is destroyed" refer to a downed jetliner or are part of a routine drill. And even when the correct decision is made at this level, its accurate interpretation by the political leaders is far from certain...

Author: By Paull E. Hejinian, | Title: Counter Intelligence | 12/10/1986 | See Source »

...just a routine warm-up drill, a three-on-one," Devin explained. "I was coming across the crease to cut down the angle, and as I moved I felt my knee...

Author: By Neil Mooney, | Title: Goalie Tandem Guards the Twines | 12/6/1986 | See Source »

...teammates were going through a running drill, when 190 lb. linebacker Gary Henry--unaware that Cox was next in line--unloaded a hard...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Learning to Play With the Boys | 11/7/1986 | See Source »

Groome's first goal of the year sparked the stickwomen, who put on an impressive two-minute drill with time running...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Terriers Bite Stickwomen Early, Hang On | 11/5/1986 | See Source »

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