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Everyone knows Yalies are by nature vicious and underhanded. But put them in a hockey game without good refs. and they can really get out of hand.

Author: By Jim Silver, | Title: Icewomen Score Three Late in Third, Rally to Muzzle Scrappy Bulldogs, 4-2 | 2/8/1982 | See Source »

As a professional politician, Donald Dworak is used to fielding hostile questions of the have-you-stopped-beat-ing-your-wife variety. But this is worse by far-unfair, underhanded, unAmerican.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Des Moines: Cram Course for Pols | 10/19/1981 | See Source »

Kania, who ran the state security forces for nine years before replacing Gierek as First Secretary of the Communist Party on Sept. 6, has surprised Western analysts with his moderation and political acumen. In public, he is soft-spoken and low-keyed, despite his burly, bulldog looks. Kania has made...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: We Want a Decent Life | 12/29/1980 | See Source »

Stormy Watergate left behind calm seas, and many Republicans wished to purge themselves of the underhanded dealings that leading party members had participated in. But this post-scandal period merely interrupted right-wing activities that quickly picked up the pace again through the late '70's, leading up to our...

Author: By Lucy M. Schulte, | Title: The Awkward Age | 11/22/1980 | See Source »

In 1977 union organizers bitterly charged that Harvard used underhanded tactics to stymie District 65's bid. The University's influence far exceeds that of District 65, and we hope its officials do not take advantage of this by harassing the union. Harvard's conduct should be beyond reproach, so...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Keep the Fight Fair | 9/16/1980 | See Source »

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