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Word: spotting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...even included in another. Northeastern, which suffered an embarrassing 9-0 loss to Lowell, firmly holds the number nine slot in the Duluth poll with a commanding record of 6-5-2. The Huskies aren't listed in the other poll, as Western Michigan (11-7) grabbed the ninth spot...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: A Poll Lot of Confusion | 12/9/1987 | See Source »

...semifinal meet with Arizona, the Crimson had a chance to reach the tournament final with a victory in the final race, the 800 freestyle relay, but the Wildcats touched first in the event, giving them seven points and clinching a spot in the finals...

Author: By Joseph Kaufman, | Title: Aquawomen Qualify Swimmers for NCAAs, Olympic Trials | 12/7/1987 | See Source »

Tynan himself heedlessly outraced that luck. Affecting purple jackets and leopard-spot trousers, courting the social and cultural glitterati, restlessly glamour-traveling the world, he made it clear from the start that the critic's customary place as a dim lurker in the shadows was not for him. A bourgeoise childhood (he was the bastard son of a merchant who achieved knighthood) in provincial Birmingham taught him his lifelong horror of grayness. His legendary Oxford career as controversialist, actor, debater, director, dandy and libertine imbued him with his tropism toward fame's warming light. Indeed, it might be argued that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Doing Turns on a High Wire | 12/7/1987 | See Source »

Diving continues to be a sore spot for Harvard. Junior Patrick Healy returns for his third year and should be improved. But the resignation of Diving Coach John Walker and the absence of any other divers spells trouble. With the changes in scoring, giving points to the first five finishers in all events, Harvard swimmers will be forced to make up for points lost in the diving competitions...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rediscovering That Championship Feeling | 12/2/1987 | See Source »

...when a big guy or two knocks, Cleary'snever been one to slam the door. Chris Biotti--all6-ft., 2-in. and 200-Ibs of him--showed up twoyears ago and brought the Crimson more stature ifnot more goals. Biotti jumped to the big leaguesthis year, accepting a spot in the Calgary Flames'minor league organization, so there was a big gapin the Harvard roster...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: When Badder is Better | 12/2/1987 | See Source »

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