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...traveled to Providence coming off of its first two victories of the season last weekend and looked to build on this momentum heading into the tail end of its schedule. Unfortunately, the Bears (7-7, 2-1) had different plans. Already having to spot Brown 12 points due to forfeit, the Crimson simply couldn’t overcome the deficit and fell, 33-7, at the Pizzatola Center, winning only two of seven matches. “It’s frustrating,” Weiss said. “It’s great that so many young guys...

Author: By Max N. Brondfield, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: No Recovery From Early Deficit | 2/19/2008 | See Source »

...League—Brown, Columbia, Cornell—are big,” Knapp said. “We’re just hoping to build some momentum heading into the conference tournament.”HARVARD 37, SACRED HEART 9Starting with a 6-0 advantage due to forfeit at 125 lbs, the Crimson jumped out to a 12-0 lead after junior Thomas Picarsic (133 lbs) earned a victory by disqualification over the Pioneers’ Pat Feeley.After a forfeit at 141 cut Harvard’s lead in half, O’Connor earned a major decision...

Author: By Max N. Brondfield, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Notches First Two Wins | 2/11/2008 | See Source »

...generation of immigrants to the U.S. My parents and I have benefited from all this great nation has to offer. However, my parents came here legally. This to me is the crux of the issue. Since illegal immigrants have ignored the rule of law, they should be made to forfeit their right to citizenship until they meet the legal entry requirements. Those of us who oppose a de facto grant of immunity do not oppose legal immigration, and we stand ready to welcome and be enriched by all legal immigrants. Tom Spaccarelli, SPRINGFIELD...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Government by the People | 1/30/2008 | See Source »

...HARVARD 15 The Crimson started the day against Lehigh (9-11) with a win by fall at 125 lb. It was freshman Dan Kelly’s first collegiate pin. Harvard’s lead was short-lived, however, after a major decision loss at 133 and a forfeit at 141 put the Crimson behind, 6-10. Sophomore J. P. O’Connor (149), ranked third in the nation, added to his sparkling season record by defeating Trevor Chinn, 7-2, to close the margin to 9-10. Seniors Bobby Latessa (157) and Matt Button (165) lost their bouts...

Author: By Tony D. Qian, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Wrestling Continues to Slip | 1/29/2008 | See Source »

Fischer declined to defend his title in 1975, and by forfeit, it passed back into the embrace of the Soviets, in the person of Anatoly Karpov. According to all accounts, Fischer had descended into isolation and anger after winning that final match game against Spassky. Fischer didn't play again until a brief and disturbing reappearance in 1992, after which his genius never again touched a piece in public. Having conquered the chess Olympus, he was unable to find a new target for his power and passion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Chessman | 1/26/2008 | See Source »

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