Word: jersey
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Even then it was hard to find an authentic New Hampshire accent, because the state was populated almost exclusively by sturdy real estate salesmen and bluff, honest motel owners, most of whom had emigrated recently from New Jersey. I suggested that the advanceman look up my friend the town clerk, who pumped gas and sold dog licenses and could, in theory, write out a permit that would allow you to bury a body on your land. The town clerk was a good, brisk talker, and although no gossip, he was the preferred source of reliable information on town affairs...
...tradition that will not change is the all-male character of their football team so the alumni funnel themselves through the armpit known as northern New Jersey every autumn weekend Princeton has a home game...
Crimson Coach Pappy Hunt commended the performances of his charges, marveling at the talent of the visitors from New Jersey. "Our performances today were our best of the year time-wise." he said. "Princeton is just good. They were number two last year in the east and they're even better this year--even stronger than I thought...
Freshman Tiger Dave Olds has led Princeton throughout the season and he will most likely own the first black and orange jersey that crosses the finish line tomorrow afternoon. Backing him up is a duo of veterans from last year's championship squad, Don Challener, who finished sixth in last year's Heps, and Dan Heimerdinger...
...Mary," he admits. Ted's meeting with his long-lost father, the plot of one of the best MTM shows, was based on Brooks' meeting with his own dad, whom he also had not seen in years. Told that he was in a hospital in New Jersey, Brooks walked in and saw a man so old and decrepit that he was stunned. "I said, 'Daddy!'-and it wasn't him." His real daddy was in the next room, looking fit and youthful...