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...arranges his book in his lap, keeping his place casually with a finger, as if he does not expect to be interrupted for long. He settles back. He speaks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Queen for a New Day | 4/20/1981 | See Source »

Caulkins' awesome swimming performance was the highlight of the second day of the four-day AAU Swimming Nationals being held at Harvard's Blodgett Pool. While the lanky schoolgirl slowly swam a victory lap on her back, the crowded auditorium rose to its feet, applauding the stellar performance for three long minutes...

Author: By Caroline R. Adams, | Title: Caulkins Blazes to American Record in 400 I.M. | 4/10/1981 | See Source »

...poorer: "After watching the whole thing, I felt obliged to buy the shirt." Assistant Picture Editor Sue Considine, who gathered the photos that accompany the cover stories, lost $120 from her pocketbook in a Greenwich Village restaurant. Says she: "Now I know to keep it on my lap...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher: Mar. 23, 1981 | 3/23/1981 | See Source »

...team captain who finally, truly blossomed in his senior year. His 23 assists led the team as well as his 34 points, an amazing count because he played all season with assorted injuries, including a shoulder that separated enough times to lose count. But the Beanpot trophy on his lap on February 9 made it all worthwhile...

Author: By Mike Bass, | Title: Some Good News and Some Bad News | 3/19/1981 | See Source »

...over the bus. McLaughlin sat close to the front, thinking and speaking softly to assistant coach Terry O'Connor. Soon both were asleep. Further back, point guard Calvin Dixon, studied quietly, making casual conversation with Robert Taylor, who sat across the aisle. Donald Fleming had two books in his lap, an economics text and a well-worn copy of the Holy Bible...

Author: By Mark H. Doctoroff, | Title: A Harvard Hoop Season; Images and Reflections | 3/18/1981 | See Source »

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