Word: overlook
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...foreign soccer players at Harvard wanted to give up soccer this year," he said. People tend to overlook that you have other talents and interests. The players were disgusted that they were treated this way. They're proud -- something like this insults them. In Europe sport is considered an art. Here people just look at you as a soccer player...
Stopping Gaskins is of prime concern to Harrison and his team, but the Crimson must not overlook the Crusaders' frontliners. Jim Schnurr, at 6 ft. 6 in., averages 21 points a game from his forward slot, while at the other forward position, 6 ft. 5 in. Malcolm Moulton has been hitting 11 points per game. Imposing 6 ft. 8 in. center Gene Doyle is the leading rebounder on the squad and has been hitting at a 19-point clip per game...
ENDS. Wally Chambers, Eastern Kentucky, 6 ft. 5 in., 251 lbs., and John Matuszak, Tampa, 6 ft. 7 in., 275 lbs. Though players from these schools might ordinarily be classified as "sleepers," no pro scout worth his binoculars could possibly overlook this imposing pair Chambers is rated as "natural" who will "equalize" his lack of college competition within the first two weeks of training camp." Reports one scout: "What can you say about a huge roughneck who is fast enough to overhaul running backs downfield? He may be the first pick." Matuszak has been terrorizing opposing backs all season long...
There is much work that is routine or messy that must be done. Also let's not overlook the fact that the world is full of people who want "easy" repetitive work that does not require mental effort...
...influence and government corruption. Working to change these conditions most effectively demonstrates the poverty of Nixon's leadership. The best response to Nixon's re-election is not mere opposition to his Presidency. It must include efforts to fulfill the needs of this country that Nixon has chosen to overlook...