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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...about why those rich Howells would take all their money and most of their wardrobes on a three-hour cruise, or what they were even doing on that dinky boat in the first place, if they're so rich and probably have a yacht? And where did that record player come from? Not to mention the records...

Author: By David B. Edelstein, | Title: A Forced Rescue | 10/16/1978 | See Source »

Cornell's other leading rusher is Ken Talton and the leading receiver is tight end Brad Decker. The only important player who will miss the game for the Red is offensive tackle Rob Ainslie, who is ailing with pneumonia. Craig Beling and Paul Sablock are hobbled for Harvard and not expected to play...

Author: By Robert Sidorsky, | Title: Ivy Rivalries Resume as Cornell Enters Stadium | 10/14/1978 | See Source »

...quite sure what Henry's entrance will do for American sports. League officials are reportedly preparing for a new era of "shuttle contract negotiations," but it's still unclear whether the pudgy diplomat will have much effect on soaring player contracts' (Henry has reportedly told NASL team owners that, "Lower salaries are at hand."). Sources in Washington, however, note that high positions in the NASL have often been viewed as stepping-stones to the U.S. Senate (admittedly only by people with extremely poor eyesight), and speculate that Henry might be trying to shore up his American sportsman image before challenging...

Author: By Francis J. Connolly, | Title: The Amazing 'Doctor K' | 10/13/1978 | See Source »

Roberts, last year's number-one player, struggled to reach the finals, barely edging out her second-round opponent, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. She had no difficulty disposing of Tufts' Laura Weissman, 6-3, 6-3, in the final...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Weekend Round-up: Four | 10/10/1978 | See Source »

...would like to point out that if a tennis player is fined $6,000 for "not using his best efforts," his earnings must then be shown in their proper perspective...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 9, 1978 | 10/9/1978 | See Source »

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