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...second, the Crimson--which had scored first in each of its previous two contests--hit the mini-jackpot. With two down, freshman center fielder Elizabeth Crowley drove a low pitch from Krans into center for a double, and scored on a single to left by Gerri Rubin...

Author: By Jessica Dorman, | Title: Engineers Scoot Past Crimson Batswomen, 6-1 | 4/4/1986 | See Source »

...saying, "Come on! Big one, big one! Here it comes!" Her friend Janet Salo, by contrast, tends to snap the lever down; it is all in the elbow and in her whispered incantation: "Seven-seven-seven-se ven." Both of them admit that they will squeal for any jackpot from 50 cents up. At one point, when they have pooled their money with a third friend to play the dollar machines, all three squeal together and draw a crowd five deep. "How much did they win?" people ask. "$100," comes the reply. "Oh, shoot," says a hardened gambler. His contempt...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Las Vegas: Hibbing on a Hot Streak | 3/17/1986 | See Source »

...world where letter turners become superstars, it is perhaps not surprising that Wheel of Fortune, an almost comically unassuming game show, is the highest-rated syndicated series in television history. Or that the venerable game-show genre has suddenly hit the jackpot once again. Following the No. 1-rated Wheel of Fortune, two more games, Jeopardy! and The New Newlywed Game, currently rank in the top five on A.C. Nielsen's list of the most-watched syndicated shows (those sold directly to local stations by independent syndicators rather than distributed through the networks). In addition to the ten games aired...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Video: Game Shows Hit the Jackpot | 2/24/1986 | See Source »

...PATRICK Sorrento a new box of cigars And an end to that hassle that started with cars. For Brian M. Byrne, a smooth-running press, And competent prufers who don't buckle from stress. Liz Woodley we wish a year without flak--And a jackpot in Jersey next time you go back. For Kenny, Charles, Shoma, and all who toil here A hassle-free, late-night-free, all-star year. To all of our readers, detractors and fans A happy conclusion to holiday plans And on your return a few do-able tests, Followed up finally with some well-earned...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A Christmas Hit List | 12/19/1985 | See Source »

...lawyer's lawyer, a door opener." He denied, however, that there was anything illegal about profiting from his connections and influence. When U.S. Attorney John Volz pressed him about the bonanza from one sale, the Governor joyfully replied, "All of a sudden -- boom! We hit the jackpot. It was a happy day at home...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Louisiana: We Hit the Jackpot | 12/16/1985 | See Source »

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