Word: olympicsized
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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IN FEBRUARY, Hynes received another, more pleasant surprise. He was asked to play on the American Olympic Olympic team, which went on to earn the silver medal in the competition in Japan. Hynes refused. "I felt I had an obligation to Harvard hockey," he said, explaining his decision. "If I...
Pity the poor track and field star. If he is lucky, he may win one of the few college scholarships offered in his sport. If he is good enough to win a few events, he receives about as much acclaim as the runner-up in a homecoming-queen contest. Even...
Voters in Jefferson County, Colo., the nation's fifth fastest-growing county, approved a 1½% sales tax to be used solely for the purchase and maintenance of open space. The unique measure is expected to raise about $2,000,000 annually for wildlife habitats, parks and recreational facilities. But the...
The Russian hockey team claims to be world champions, since they defeated the Czeche in the last winter Olympics and won the gold medal. However, the Czechs upset the Russians in a spring tournament and claimed the championship for themselves.
Hartnett had been expected to be Keough's male competitor. The Villaneva helpful and the Manhattan champ had trained together in Ireland for the Olympics, and had taken turns in defeating each other in past meets. By besting Hartnett, Colon assured, the Jaspers of their overwhelming margin of victory.