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...Mary Baldaf has been our sparkplug," Wentzell said of his freshman standout. "She hit the ball on the nose...

Author: By Jessica Dorman, | Title: Pitching Propels Batswomen Over MIT, 5-2 | 4/5/1985 | See Source »

...word is out in the Ivics and with everybody who scouts us," said the junior point guard. "Pat Smith is a ballhandler and a defensive sparkplug...

Author: By Marie B. Morris, | Title: Introducing Mr. Smith | 2/11/1985 | See Source »

...year," says Restic of the senior defender. "When you lose people like that you're gonna pay a price," he adds, explaining that Nolan's five-game absence from the defense robbed his squad of not just a great linebacker but also a defensive sparkplug...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: The comeback kids | 11/16/1983 | See Source »

...hurts," sparkplug Joe Azelby said of Saturday's setback. "But we're not going to throw in the towel...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: Demolition Derby | 10/17/1983 | See Source »

...through the tough times, scarcely a feather has rustled from the Orioles' nest. Manager Earl Weaver has taken a nine-game losing streak and a 10-17 overall record as calmly as the tirade-prone sparkplug can be expected to. And the team has hung together, hoping that time will bring out another resurgence...

Author: By Mike Abramowitz, | Title: Champs Fight For Cellar | 5/13/1982 | See Source »

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