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...Jews in the House of Representatives are also a potent arm of the Jewish lobby. Their informal leader is Illinois Democrat Sid Yates, in whose office they assemble whenever a legislative emergency affecting Israel is at hand. Each of these Congressmen also operates independently...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FOREIGN POLICY: AMERICAN JEWS AND ISRAEL | 3/10/1975 | See Source »

...Harvard offense, of course, is the most potent and well balanced in the East, averaging 6.50 goals per game, with 10 players having scored 20 points or better, led by Randy Roth's 44 points...

Author: By Andrew P. Quigley, | Title: Harvard Meets Clarkson in ECAC Quarterfinals | 3/4/1975 | See Source »

Northeastern pounced on an injury-riddled Crimson crew at the outset, as it copped firsts in four out of the six field events. Harvard's usually potent field squadron was hampered by the absence of co-captain Blayne Heckel, out with a pulled hamstring, and long-jump artist Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, who is still nursing a knee injury sustained...

Author: By Richard J. Doherty, | Title: Northeastern Romps Over Injury-Riddled Thinclads | 2/24/1975 | See Source »

...arrival of Parent and his bruising teammates as the most potent force in hockey has added immeasurably to a growing interest in the sport. For better or worse the Flyers have brought new muscle into the game. Fans cannot resist their intimidating play and all-too-eager fights. In Philadelphia, 17,007 pack the Spectrum for every game to cheer on the "Broad Street Bullies"; on the road, S.R.O. crowds come to boo the tempestuous enemy. The cry for blood explodes whenever Flyer Enforcer Dave Schultz (6 ft. 1 in., 190 lbs.) starts swinging for the nearest hostile jaw. Inevitably...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Courage and Fear in a Vortex of Violence | 2/24/1975 | See Source »

...Forward Lonnie Shelton, who is racking up 18 points per game. Oregon, nicknamed "the Kamikaze Kids" for the squad's aggressive physical play, is another contender, led by Guard Ron Lee, who tops the Pac8 in assists. Southern Cal, perennial runner-up to U.C.L.A., is also making a potent bid with its fast-break offense. Even longtime loser Cal has taken to winning...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Courtquake in the West | 2/17/1975 | See Source »

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