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Another 5-ft., 9-in. sparkplug, Derek Sells, joined Edwards in the second stanza and chipped in nine points from the outside. Forward Paul Anderson labored dutifully inside for the Greenmen and emerged with a game-high 22 points...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Crimson Takes Ivy Opener; Feisty Dartmouth Falls, 80-64 | 12/3/1981 | See Source »

...lack of speed with great positioning. She almost never overcommits," MacAusland says. "What makes Blondie special is that she receives the ball, accelerates and then looks for the pass rather than stop and give the other team a chance to gain possession." MacMillan adds, "She is a sparkplug, an energizer for the team...

Author: By Becky Hartman, | Title: Sara LeBlond | 11/13/1981 | See Source »

Most soccer fullbacks only dream about scoring, but center fullback John Duggan doubles as both Harvard's fourth-leading scorer and the sparkplug to a defensive unit which has allowed just 18 goals in 13 games...

Author: By William A. Danoff, | Title: Dedicated Stopper Sparks the Booters | 11/11/1980 | See Source »

...second team stalwart Fine returns to quarterback the Harvard offense. Glenn led the Ivies in assists last year and Harvard in steals. Fine won the "Mr. Hustle" award at the Motor City Classic last year, and there is no better nickname for the 5-ft. 10-in., 155-pound sparkplug. His aggressive style of play makes him the nucleus of the squad and the darling of Harvard fans, but has also landed him in early foul trouble in the past...

Author: By Jonathan J. Ledecky, | Title: Harvard Hoop: A New Look and a Tough Slate | 11/29/1978 | See Source »

...teammates, acknowledging that St. Louis keeps the ball and shoots much of the time during the game, are quick to defend their squad's offensive sparkplug. As one player said, "Sue really enjoys taking someone one-on-one. She doesn't look for the easy pass...

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: St. Louis: Modesty Tempers Success | 11/15/1978 | See Source »

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