Word: runner
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Although seriously weakened by the fuzziness charge, his "ethnic purity" gaffe, and, to some extent, by his image as the Democratic front-runner, Carter still managed to win the nomination without establishing--or at least emphasizing--definitive stands on particular issues. One notable exception. Carter's belated endorsement of the Humphrey-Hawkins bill illustrates a major weakness of the so-called "issues-oriented" campaigns with which the Carter candidacy has so frequently been contrasted...
Columbia's senior all-American Paul Heck led all runners, followed by the Quakers' Fiore and Scholtz. Fitzimmons was the first Harvard runner to cross the wire, finishing fourth overall with a time of 25:17. Campbell clocked a 25:20 to finish fifth ahead of teammates Eichner, Moulton and Stein Rafto...
Still, the Americans for Democratic Action has found McCarthy's candidacy sufficiently worrisome to issue a statement noting that "it would be irresponsible indeed for liberals to cast their votes for McCarthy and thus make possible the election of Ford and Dole." Like the cinematic Road Runner, McCarthy is a factor in the race-at least as far as creating a lot of mischief along...
...Colts' offensive line is anchored by All-Pro Tackle George Kunz and Center Ken Mendenhall, and flanked by stylish Tight End Raymond Chester and ebullient Wide Receiver Glenn (Shake-'n-Bake) Doughty. Running Back Lydell Mitchell is the team's most effective runner; Roosevelt Leaks, at fullback, will attempt to fill the Colts' weakest offensive slot...
Baseball is fun these days in Kansas City. Leading Oakland in the American League's Western Division by 7 games, the Royals bask in the front-runner's knowledge that this year playing catch-up is for other guys. The roster includes some of the best young players in either league. Says Director of Player Development John Schuerholz: "We have a lot to look forward to. Our superstars are in the making...