Word: underdogs
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...They had every reason to do so, considering Hoffa's criminal record, which he once boasted was "as long as your arm," and his activities in recent months. As usual, Hoffa was again in the middle of a Teamster battle, only this time he was starting as the underdog. His eventual goal was to regain the presidency of the Teamsters union, which he had first won in 1957. Jailed in 1967 on a 13-year sentence for jury tampering, fraud and conspiracy, he clung to his title until June 1971. Six months later, President Richard Nixon -whom Hoffa...
...dare you intimate that Justice William O. Douglas should resign his seat [April 7]? Throughout my entire lifetime he has been the voice of the people-the maverick who stood up for the underdog. I have no doubt that he is still the capable and forward-thinking jurist that he has always been. Janice Leber North Hollywood, Calif...
...loss drops the Crimson's GBI record to an unimpressive 5-1 Harvard the defending champion, now looms as a definite underdog in its quest to retain the title...
...Crimson should breeze to victory, having taken the bowl ten consecutive times, and in 17 of the 20 years it has been offered. As usual, however, MIT should provide the first real test of the lights for the year. Last year the Crimson went into the race an underdog, but came out on top by six seconds...
...Cliffe are just about the same in ability, I asked Lissa if she would rather play two or three for a while to give her a chance to break out of her slump. "No, I like to play number one," she said emphatically. "I want to be the underdog. I like to play good people because if someone patsy-balls around, then my game will fall apart also...