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Word: placing (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Though the relay team eventually put the winning points on the board, Kathy Davis's second-place finish in the penultimate event--the 200-yd. breaststroke--made the victory possible...

Author: By Mark H. Doctoroff, | Title: Aquawomen Torpedo Maine, 65-64 | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

...what Crimson coach Stephanie Walsh called "the most exciting race of the day," Davis, who usually does not swim breaststroke, touched the wall just .04 seconds ahead of the third-place finisher...

Author: By Mark H. Doctoroff, | Title: Aquawomen Torpedo Maine, 65-64 | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

Graduation--which claimed pole-vaulter Geoff Stiles, two milers Eddie Sheehan and Peter Fitzsimmons and middle distances John Chalee as well as host of others and asserted ailments have stripped much of the laster from the squad that copped seventh place in last years NCAAs...

Author: By Bruce Schoenfeld, | Title: Bruin Thinclads Invade ITT As Crimson Begins Campaign | 12/1/1979 | See Source »

McLaughlin not only liked seeing those 1000 people enjoying themselves in the bleachers--he viewed them as a potential weapon. "If we fill this place up when Penn and Princeton come in here, this will be a real pit." At least someone sees a silver-lining in Harvard's most embarrasing facility...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Crimson Drops Cards | 12/1/1979 | See Source »

Last year's standout, Paul Widerman, is aiming toward another strong year. Light for the 118-lb, class, the sophomore went down to 114 for last year's National AAU meet and came away with a fourth-place finish and gained valuable experience along...

Author: By Michelle D. Healy, | Title: Talented Wrestling Squad Scrambles to Fill Gaps | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

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