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...pattern repeated itself when midway in the second half, the defense began to falter, and Ready, who led all scorers with 18 points, got open to shoot or pass off to teammate Gwen Jones, who tossed in 11 more...
...adds that if teachers are fired or retained on strict seniority basis, the alternative programs will falter and the school system will suffer large loss of credibility...
Staying in shape and striving for personal improvement regardless of match results are other motivations. Paul Lennon, who like Bridgeland and Kiam is in his last year here, has worked his way up to the varsity several times, only to falter and drop back down to the second string. He's been sitting out this fall with a hip injury, but refuses to rule out a return, saying, "I came to Harvard to play and win, but I also just wanted to see how good I could get. I guess I'm not really sure...
Civilization did not falter. National security was not compromised. From all accounts, there were no serious disturbances and virtually everyone involved had a rousing good time. The people danced, Mick Jagger pranced, tickets, money and joints passed hands, and when the music died, neither the Stones, their fans, Philadelphia nor John F. Kennedy '40 Stadium seemed much the worse for wear...
Should Ayrault or Mogollon fail to come through with the points, or should the defense falter, the Crimson could fall in an incredibly competitive Ivy League. No team holds a clear edge as a pre-season favorite, although many are pencilling Princeton into the top spot (see sidebar...