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...futile. Radcliffe put on a show of power, winning virtually every scrum-down of the game--both Amherst's and Radcliffe's own put-ins. In line-out play it was again the Radcliffe forwards who managed to not only win its own put-ins, but also serve as spoiler for Amherst's attempted...

Author: By Deirdre K. Mcnamer, | Title: Try, Try Again: W. Ruggers Take a Tile | 5/3/1994 | See Source »

Camacho infuriated much of the P.R.I. by using his position in the peacemaking spotlight to hint that he might make an independent run for the presidency. Uncertainty over his spoiler potential had ruffled the stock market and shaken the peso. Only last Tuesday, the day before Colosio was murdered, did the ex-mayor finally announce he would stick to the peace talks rather than run. But he had already made life difficult for Colosio by focusing attention on the government's failure to provide basic services for the poorest parts of the country and putting pressure on the candidate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Days Of Trauma and Fear | 4/4/1994 | See Source »

...although its five league losses probably takes it out of title contention (the three league leaders have one loss each), the Crimson can start playing the role of spoiler. And although beating the best (versus being the best) may not be comparable to a Reggie Jacksonesque World Series home rum, it is still a blast...

Author: By Mayer Bick, | Title: Women Cagers Beat Columbia, 78-51, Beginning to Fulfill High Expectations | 2/14/1994 | See Source »

Cornell looks suited for the role of the spoiler. It has enough talent to beat anyone, but probably not enough to sustain a run at the title...

Author: By John C. Ausiello, | Title: Dartmouth, Princenton Cream of Ivy League Crop (Again) | 9/17/1993 | See Source »

Cornell looks suited for the role of the spoiler. It has enough talent to beat anyone, but probably not enough to sustain a run at the title...

Author: By John C. Ausiello, | Title: Dartmouth, Princeton Cream of Ivy League Crop (Again) | 9/13/1993 | See Source »

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