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Word: lane (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Kaufmann's teammates tried to add more power, struggling to regain the half-length lead they had taken off the start, but it was going to be tough. Harvard was moving, and Navy, on the far lane, was only three-quarters of a length behind. Suddenly, Kaufmann noticed that the new Pocock shell in which he was sitting was beginning to ride a little lower in the water...

Author: By John L. Powers, | Title: Heavies Sink Penn in 'Titanic' Race | 5/8/1972 | See Source »

...Chamberlain), Lucas is a center in name only. He floats far away from the basket and fires his high-arcing shots with such consistent accuracy that the opposing center is almost always forced to move out to try to stop him. That clears the lane to the basket for lay-ups and rebounds by the rest of the Knicks. If the opposing center hangs back and does not take the bait, Lucas can usually make him reconsider by bombing the hoop with a mortar-like barrage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Court Choreography | 5/8/1972 | See Source »

...crucial factor tomorrow may well be the tricky Schuylkill River course, which features a natural dogleg. The stake boats are staggered, forcing one of the crews to start behind both of the others, thereby creating a subtle psychological disadvantage. Additionally, the lane system is deceptive...

Author: By John L. Powers, | Title: Adams Cup--A Three-Way Dogfight | 5/5/1972 | See Source »

...Engineers lack talent on defense, however. Led by three veteran starters--Mike Oakes. Dick Galik and John Lane--the defense has allowed 133 goals in 11 games...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lacrosse Team Faces MIT Today; Crimson Seeks Cambridge City Title | 5/3/1972 | See Source »

...lane is long, someone...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Batter Up! | 4/24/1972 | See Source »

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