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...ringmaster of the first televised debate in history between all the Republican and Democratic candidates. On his own turf, relaxed and sure of himself, Brokaw was the star of the evening. But this too is television. The twelve candidates were disadvantaged by their numbers. Brokaw put them through the hoop, cutting them off on cue, egging them on to criticize one another. Trial by sound bite -- surely a poor test of presidential capacity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Video: Newswatch: High Moments in a Low Key | 12/14/1987 | See Source »

Coming into this season, it didn't look like the Crimson would win its first hoop crown, either. All the experts picked Harvard to finish toward the bottom of the heap...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Looking For Company | 12/9/1987 | See Source »

Delaney Smith said she was not aware that Hayes would break the record with her next basket and took her out of the game. But after Hayes's teammates screamed, Delaney Smith put the senior back into the game to give her a chance to can the necessary hoop...

Author: By Neil A. Cooper, | Title: Hayes, W. Cagers Snag Harvard Invitational | 12/7/1987 | See Source »

...victory was a big confidence booster for the Crimson (now 2-2) after the cagers were humiliated by Boston College Tuesday night. The squad's defense--which gave up the most points ever in Harvard hoop history to the Eagles--shut down the Wildcats...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Red Hot Cagers Scorch UNH, 74-71 | 12/7/1987 | See Source »

...game came down to the clutch play of Keffer, who drove to the hoop on Owl freshman Charity Shira and drew a foul, earning her two shots at the charity stripe...

Author: By Robert E. M. grady, | Title: Women Cagers Haunt Rice Owls, 75-74 | 12/4/1987 | See Source »

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