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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...last Ray says, "I try to face life for what it is. There's a lot of heartache, but that's a good thing too. I believe in nature. I believe in life." Then he beams a smile so strong and ironic it could knock me off my horse, and rides away...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Wyoming: Horse and Rider Learn Together | 10/6/1986 | See Source »

Playing in a best-of-three format Harvard took the first two sets to knock off B.U. Wellesley took two of three sets to repel the spikers in the following match...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sportswrap | 9/29/1986 | See Source »

...season closes the weekend of November 14, when the Crimson hosts the Ivy League Tournament. The spikers may not be ready to knock off 1985 champion Princeton yet, but they should have a chance to improve on last year's seventh--and last--place finish...

Author: By Brooke A. Masters, | Title: Awaiting Results of a Complete Makeover | 9/22/1986 | See Source »

...says Kasimir Stachiewicz, a woodcarver on Main Street. Stachiewicz once called Geller to request a Bach partita. Then, not knowing whether Geller would play the request, or when, he decided to pay a visit. He climbed the stairs to the studio. Then he heard music: his request. Afraid to knock, he waited outside, hearing it faintly through the door...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Massachusetts: Giving Music | 9/15/1986 | See Source »

Palmer strained over his third try. "There's $50,000 at stake in this tournament," thought Player. "Why do I want him to knock it in?" Citing "sentiment," Palmer stayed with the five iron, though the day called for a six. He knocked the ball over the green, grimaced and then smiled. "I didn't want to leave it short," he said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Two Aces and a King | 9/15/1986 | See Source »

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