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Dates: during 1970-1979
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There is no more painful way to lose a tennis match. Just two points away from victoryin the penultimate match of the day, Harvard's tennis team suffered a stunning 5-4 loss at the hands of Yale yesterday on the Palmer-Dixon courts...

Author: By John Donley, | Title: Palmer Dixon Shocker: Elis Stun Racquetmen, 5-4 | 4/26/1977 | See Source »

Three-man Scott Walker--whose play has been as hot as his flaming red hair--then disposed of Quaker Paul Moss, 6-2, 6-4. Walker has yet to lose a singles or doubles match in league competition...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Racquetmen Ace Quakers, 9-0 | 4/25/1977 | See Source »

While yesterday's events added to the popular myth that Harvard crews cannot lose, the Harvard lights were made very aware that they are vulnerable. "Dartmouth was the better boat by four seconds," Coach John Higginson said yesterday...

Author: By Daniel Gil, | Title: Harvard Light Crews Win by Default | 4/25/1977 | See Source »

...Israel, party representation in the Knesset is determined by the percentage of the total vote that each party receives; the higher on the list a candidate is, the surer his chance for election.) "The pressures were tremendous," said Peres about the bargaining. "The most important thing is not to lose your nerve. In this sort of thing you are suddenly surrounded by conflicting forces and tension, nervousness-some of your friends are terribly worried and some of your opponents terribly bitter. It is basically a test for your nerves." To his listeners, the Peres formula for dealing with political adversaries...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: Peres: A Test of Nerves | 4/25/1977 | See Source »

...students Fox talked with were not very receptive. Many said they did not want to lose the house at 103 Walker St. as a residence because they believe the loss would reduce the attractiveness of South House as an alternative living arrangement...

Author: By George K. Sweetnam, | Title: Musical Buildings | 4/23/1977 | See Source »

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