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...exclaimed. Still, the presentiment of danger always lurked, and several dozen people reportedly were injured in clashes with police and troops. On one side of Beijing, flatbed trucks were seen filled with soldiers armed with AK-47 assault rifles. As military helicopters, a rare sight in the city, swooped overhead, people below looked up and shook their fists. Any attempt to disperse the crowds and end the demonstrations would seem to require massive firepower. The protesters waited, one minute hoping that Deng would come to his senses and call off the troops, the next minute dreading that the command might...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: China: State of Siege | 5/29/1989 | See Source »

Sophomore Jamie Henikoff, who hadn't played singles since the Yale match two weeks ago, returned with flying colors. The match was never really in question, as Henikoff capitalized on strong overhead smashes and wraparound forehand shots for an easy 6-4, 6-2 victory over Christine Wood...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Netwomen Blank Red, Edge Out Eagles, 5-3 | 5/1/1989 | See Source »

Harvard also dominated at the net, continually scoring volley, overhead and cross-court winners at ease...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Netwomen Say See-Ya-Later to Syracuse | 4/29/1989 | See Source »

After splitting the first two games, Yale went on a five-game streak to clinch the first set. But Minkus and Farrell began to score on their overhead slams and passing shots to rally for a 6-2 victory in the second set. Trailing 3-0 in the third set, Farrell and Minkus could have been diagnosed as terminated. But just when the monitors were being turned off, Farrell and Minkus came back to life, picking up Yale shots and scoring approach shots at will. Harvard won six straight games to win the set and match...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Elis End Netwomen's 43-Game Ivy Streak | 4/22/1989 | See Source »

Cheering Derek Mills as he scores on an overhead kick, Pele-style, and celebrates, forgetting about his knee for the briefest of moments...

Author: By Hank Hudepohl, | Title: The Life of a Recovering Athlete | 4/22/1989 | See Source »

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