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Mygas scored the first two points of his bout with Beling before the Crimson star escaped and took down the Midshipman for a 3-2 lead going into the second period...

Author: By Bill Ginsberg, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Princeton Wins Mat Title; Beling Misses Nationals | 3/6/1978 | See Source »

...their politics once were, both Howes have reputations as aggressive tactical officers, and each reached the top of his profession not only through high connections but through high competence. The Howes were born into a rich, powerful, aristocratic Hertfordshire family. Both went to Eton. As a 16-year-old midshipman, Richard sailed with Admiral George Anson on his arduous, aborted voyage around the world. Thereafter he rose rapidly from command to command, becoming treasurer of the Navy in 1765 and a rear admiral five years later. Responsible, serious to the point of tediousness, heavy-browed and large-nosed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New British Command: Howe & Howe | 7/4/1976 | See Source »

...varsity went off the line against the Quaker crew it had beaten earlier in the season in San Diego and the host Midshipman eight. The Crimson's start, however, was none too good, and Penn quickly moved out to a half-length lead. By the 500 meter mark, Harvard had settled and was smoothly rowing through the boys from Philly when the first serving of crabs arrived...

Author: By Richard J. Doherty, | Title: Harvard Crews Cruise to Convincing Victories... ...While Radcliffe Crews Earn Sweep | 5/10/1976 | See Source »

Lundy (6-2, 6-1), Waldman (6-3, 6-4) and Levy (6-2, 6-3) won their matches easily, as the two squads split the singles competition. Navy's Mark Jee downed Reiner in straight sets, and Midshipman Jim Brady edged Chaikovsky...

Author: By John Donley, | Title: Tennis Team Stuns Undefeated Princeton, 5-4 | 5/10/1976 | See Source »

Next morning he arose at 6, and, typically, made his bed, carefully smoothing out the blankets as he was taught while a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. Then, shaved, showered and dressed, he stepped into a waiting Plymouth sedan to begin yet another day of campaigning...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Three Candidates on the Run | 4/12/1976 | See Source »

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