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Only a week after defeating defending conference champions Penn and losing a squeaker to Princeton at home, the Crimson (12-10, 5-5 Ivy) found itself regressing in the league, dropping two on the road to Brown (11-11, 5-4) and Yale...
Democrats looking to pick off Senate seats tagged that of Spencer Abraham, a first-termer and Michigan's first G.O.P. Senator in more than 20 years, as their easiest target. The contest turned out to be a squeaker, but two-term Congresswoman Debbie Stabenow finally delivered. Though outspent by nearly 2 to 1, the bubbly Stabenow outshone her often lusterless opponent on the campaign trail and in the debates. Stabenow, 50, who had previously served in the state legislature for 16 years, starting at age 28, campaigned most vigorously on prescription-drug benefits for the elderly. For months, the Abraham...
...with turning her life around. Melvin, 46 and single, has lost 40 lbs., joined a dating service and is better organized on the job. "My coach holds me accountable," she says. Ann Somerset of Gaithersburg, Md., claims the clarity she gained from her coach enabled her to win a squeaker race for city council last year. He even helped her choose outfits...
...injuries to Abraham and Patterson hurt Harvard's chances. The banged-up Crimson lost the Ivy League championship to Princeton in a 5-4 squeaker, but a healthier squad rebounded two weeks later to triumph...
...squeaker, Jain beat Terrier senior Selin Nassi, 7-5, 7-5. In part, it was revenge for the Crimson captain, as Nassi had defeated Jain in each of their past two meetings. Nassi was also voted the America East conference's Most Outstanding Player last year...