Word: spoiler
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Wisconsin. The narrow loss was only partly offset by his unexpectedly strong showing in New York, where he did well among affluent liberals, well-educated young people and nonorganization Democrats. Thus, barring a miracle, Udall's role in the campaign is now that of a spoiler, offering liberals an alternative to Carter and siphoning off some of his potential support...
...much sooner for the sake of party unity. Said a White House assistant, indelicately: "Even Rommel gave up when his tanks ran out of gas." For fear of antagonizing conservatives whose enthusiasm Ford will need in November, the President's aides have not directly assailed Reagan as a spoiler. Instead, they have encouraged Ford loyalists to speak out. Rogers Morton, who was tapped to succeed Bo Callaway as campaign manager (see story page 19), has asked Texas Senator John Tower, House Minority Leader John Rhodes and Republican Whip Robert Michel to "open a dialogue" with such Reagan partisans...
...spoiler was McDonald, who shook loose for a layup and converted the three-point play after he was fouled by Carey to put the game out of reach...
...Princeton Tigers, three losses in a row, including two straight in the Ivy League which have effectively eliminated them. Nothing to lose, as the old cliche goes, and an inordinate desire to play the spoiler role. Throw in some Princeton pride and a heritage of playing Harvard tough. Very tough...
There was nothing left for Harvard's baseball team to do last weekend but to play the role of spoiler in the EIBL race. And spoil it did, as the Crimson squad nailed contender Princeton. 3-1, on Friday, then edged hopeful Navy, 6.5. in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday to squash the hopes of the Midshipmen...