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...cent of its registered voters, paint the background. Under Massachusetts's unusual system, an Independents may pick either party's ballot when he casts his primary vote, and Independents may find the Republican race more exciting, especially if Kennedy does well in New Hampshire and looks like a shoo-in in his home state...

Author: By Elizabeth H. Wiltshire, | Title: March 4: Playing Second Fiddle | 2/25/1980 | See Source »

...McCann carries the Democratic primary, he is regarded by many as a shoo-in for November's final contest...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: McCann Senate Bid Aided By Split in Liberal Field | 2/19/1980 | See Source »

...shoo-in for his third Norris Trophy for best defenseman, Denis Potvin can do more than aid Stefan Persson on the power play. When hot, he can make the game his own and control its tempo with aggressive, offensive play. Vets Gerry Hart and Dave Lewis, and an improved Bob Lorimer, will also help...

Author: By Jim Hershberg, | Title: Two Semi-Tough Series Begin Tonight | 4/26/1979 | See Source »

...Andy Saltzman's upset of Bobby Hackett and Harvard's wild finish in the 800 free relay last night. Or consider the unfortunate fact that Geoff Seelen banged his head on the starting block while pulling himself up for the start of the 100 backstroke after looking like a shoo-in for his first Eastern gold, and consequently had to settle for a silver...

Author: By Robert Grady, | Title: Princeton Stays Within Range | 3/3/1979 | See Source »

While it is true that Harvard has more potential first-place finishers than any other team in the meet (Bobby Hackett in his events and Ron Raikula in the 200 backstroke are considered practical shoo-ins), Farley seems to underestimate his own team's strength...

Author: By John S. Bruce, | Title: The Easterns: Hackett, Raikula, Cooper and Company Threaten Princeton's Six Year Reign | 3/1/1979 | See Source »

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