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Finally, there's Paul Silas himself. The Celtics are treating him like a dead car battery; going out and buying a new one and taking a chance on it instead of recharging the ol' Die Hard which has always been dependable...

Author: By Bill Scheft, | Title: B.S. on Sports | 10/14/1976 | See Source »

...famous and not-too-famous: there were the six remaining original 1925 Giants--one of whom is, somewhat disconcertingly, currently confined to a wheelchair. Then there were the '56 Giants--Katcavage, Gifford, Rote, Grier, Connerly--still on their feet and looking like they could still put on the ol' uniforms in a pinch...

Author: By Richard S. Weisman, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: GIANTS STADIUM | 10/12/1976 | See Source »

...might as well use that publication to predict the winner. The Reds, you see, have made five SI covers in the last year (Johnny Bench twice, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and now Foster), and the Phils have made it just once, with Schmidt. The Reds, obviously, will get the ol' Si jinx...

Author: By John Donley, | Title: PLAY BALL! The Pennant Fights Begin | 10/9/1976 | See Source »

TURKIC 285: Old Uighur. You can't put one past ol' Uighur...

Author: By James Cramer and Richard S. Weisman, S | Title: Some Courses You May Have Missed | 9/29/1976 | See Source »

...Mondale and Carter staffs have merged smoothly. Asked how the blending was proceeding, Campaign Manager Jordan replies with a good ol' boy grin: "You should ask Dick Moe [Mondale's top aide] about that. He's down getting my shoes shined right...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE ELECTION: CAMPAIGN KICKOFF | 9/13/1976 | See Source »

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