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Word: thumbing (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...first half, the offense dominated the field. Junior Anne Van Dykum, back full-time after breaking her right thumb almost three weeks ago against Holy Cross, scored the first goal on assists from seniors Char Joslin and Lisa Cutone...

Author: By Juan Plascencia, | Title: Stickwomen Barrage Helpless Chiefs, 10-0 | 10/31/1989 | See Source »

...NOTEBOOK: Van Dykum, a starter for the Crimson, split time with sophomore Loren Ambinder because of a broken thumb sustained in the Holy Cross game. The cast put on her hand was molded for her to grip a field hockey stick...

Author: By Martha C. Abbruzzese, | Title: Stickwomen Top Eagles, 1-0; Win First Boston Four Game | 10/25/1989 | See Source »

Fortunately, it wasn't broken, but it was really swollen and had to be heavily taped. I didn't catch in the last game of the season. Coach wanted to rest my thumb so it would heal for the playoffs...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Little League Moments and Fears | 10/24/1989 | See Source »

...post-season rolled around, and we were perhaps the best team in the league next to the Apollos. Coach wanted me to catch in the first-round game against the Comets. I told him that the thumb still hurt and I would have to see how it felt on game day. He still penciled me into the lineup...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Little League Moments and Fears | 10/24/1989 | See Source »

...Comets jumped out to an early lead, but we did load the bases up with two outs. The guy who replaced me behind the plate was up. I was on deck, trying to adjust the grip of my bat so that it would lessen the pain in my thumb. He struck out, and before I could turn around and get my glove for the top of the inning, Coach ran up to me and said something like this...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Little League Moments and Fears | 10/24/1989 | See Source »

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