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Mystified by the tricky Soldiers Field courts, irritated by a persistent crosswind and generally frustrated by Harvard's refusal to lose a third set, the Quakers watched the Crimson methodically destroy their EITA hopes Saturday, 8-1.

Author: By John L. Powers, | Title: Tennis Team Humiliates Pennsylvania, 8-1, Masterson, Lindner Win in Classic Matches | 5/1/1972 | See Source »

After being snowed out twice on Amherst's new course last season. Harvard will be playing on the Jeffs' home turf for the first time. It is possible that the match may be cancelled yet another time because of wet grounds. Crimson captain Skip Kistner called the course "tricky" and...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Golfers Face Amherst, Tufts In Second Match of Season | 4/17/1972 | See Source »

More difficult to calculate is his real influence. No laws have been passed or policies changed because of his columns. But a number of former incumbents are now retired because of him, and he has spread a not unhealthy apprehension throughout Washington. "He keeps a lot of people honest," says...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Square Scourge of Washington | 4/3/1972 | See Source »

Some slight differences, however, have been detected in the behavior of the sexes in the voting booth. Women seem to prefer the safe-and-sound candidate, the one least likely to embark on war or some other hazardous undertaking. They are a bit less racially prejudiced when they vote, a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICS: Toward Female Power at the Polls | 3/20/1972 | See Source »

Whatever the reason for the shift in tenor, though, Muskie will be hard put to maintain his reputation and integrity. Incidents such as these, combined with his refusal to disclose his campaign sources, indicate a record impressive only for its deception. Add to this the way Muskie has tried to...

Author: By Michael S. Feldberg, | Title: Muskie's Politics of Deceit | 3/14/1972 | See Source »

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