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The league's most productive offense then moved down the field with all the power of a steamroller and all the precision of a non Ivy marching band.

Author: By Jeffrey A. Zucker, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Quakers Smash Crimson's Ivy Hopes, Blowing Out Harvard in 38-7 Debacle | 11/10/1984 | See Source »

Indeed, the UMass offense was constantly in motion, while Harvard could not build any sustained offensive drives, failing to make the crisp, precision passes that worked so well for the Minutemen.

Author: By Jessica Dorman, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: UMass Shuts Out Women Booters in Quarterfinals | 11/10/1984 | See Source »

Simplicity is at the root of both Bauer's acting and her dancing. No gesture is ever blatant or coarse. Her art consists of purity of expression. Every movement is delicate and controlled, a study in effortless precision. These qualities are particularly suited to Giselle as a willi.

Author: By Anne Tobias, | Title: Getting the Willis | 10/20/1984 | See Source »

AS AN added bonus, the Boston Ballet also presents George Balanchine's Allegro Brilliante as the first part of its program. Constructed on a theme of cadences, the ballet requires both precision and musicality of its dancers. While the corps looks ragged at times, the principal dancers, Mouis and Donn...

Author: By Anne Tobias, | Title: Getting the Willis | 10/20/1984 | See Source »

As author and director, Ludlam moves the melodrama with ferocious precision; this is high-voltage comedy, not low camp. But it is as an actor that this supernally gifted jacka-napes-of-all-trades shines brightest. All eight roles here (four male, four female) are played by Ludlam and his...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Tour de Farce | 10/15/1984 | See Source »

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