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...blend of jazz and gospel, with a glossy Stan Kenton sound and a chorus singing Sonny's simple lyrics-about peace and freedom, with a little protest thrown in. His career began in Cincinnati, where he wrote his first song before he was eight. Through a draft-board mix-up in 1943, Sonny was tapped for the Marines when he was only 14, got out, then served in the Navy from 1945 to 1948. By the time he was discharged, he had become a good clarinetist and saxophonist, as well as a good lightweight boxer. He settled in south...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Prison Records | 11/2/1970 | See Source »

...beginning of the year. Though the raids are directed at military installations, there has always been the possibility that Israeli napalm or antipersonnel bombs would cause civilian casualties. Two months ago, an Israeli pilot mistakenly hit an industrial plant at Abu Zabal, killing 80 workers. Last week another mix-up occurred. While it caused fewer deaths than at Abu Zabal, it is likely to do far greater damage to Israel's image...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Middle East: The Innocent Dead | 4/20/1970 | See Source »

...with 18 seconds still remaining in overtime, the Huskies had unusual trouble clearing the puck, and from a mix-up directly in front of the net that forced Eberly out of position, Owen pushed in a weak backhand shot that barely said past Elberly's outstretched glove...

Author: By John L. Powers, | Title: Icemen Edge Huskies, 5-4, Despite an Erratic Effort | 2/10/1970 | See Source »

Harvard was not so fortunate in the mile relay. A mix-up in a baton pass between Gillis and Downer caused Gillis to fall and drop the baton and then get spiked. Harvard had been leading but ended up last...

Author: By Bennett H. Beach, | Title: Wins in Boston and in New York Highlight Track Team's Weekend | 2/2/1970 | See Source »

...Huskies reverted back to their collapsing defense, and it resulted in a five-man mix-up and a Harvard goal at 3:47. Center George McManama fished the puck out of the scramble in front of Northeastern goalie Dan Eberly, and flipped it by him to tie the score...

Author: By John L. Powers, | Title: Icemen Mush By Huskies; McManama Scores Twice | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

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