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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...were hoping to beat M.I.T," said Fearon, "but they have some good players this year so it wasn't that big an upset...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Scoreboard | 4/11/1985 | See Source »

...Cantabs, if not upset, ware at least disappointed about their loss. Co-Captain Chet Nastala noted that the two squads will meet next week at the Greater Boston Championships, but cautioned, "We will have to be sharp to beat them...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Scoreboard | 4/11/1985 | See Source »

Opponents of the missile argued that the MX is too expensive, vulnerable to Soviet attack and likely to upset the nuclear balance between the superpowers. Some Democrats who voted for the missile hope that by letting Reagan take the MX to the bargaining table, they can force him into serious negotiations ; with the Soviets. Said Representative Norman Dicks of Washington: "We want to keep President Reagan's feet to the fire and give him no excuse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Star Turn for the Gipper | 4/8/1985 | See Source »

...Crimson won both of its meetings with Yale this spring, and crushed Dartmouth after a surprising upset to the Big Green in there first encounter of the season...

Author: By Lisa R. Eskow, | Title: Spikers Seek Consistency, Shoot for Tigers, Crown | 4/6/1985 | See Source »

After besting Pacific, 7-2, the Crimson had its most disappointing march of the trip against Berkeley. Leaving Cambridge, Cantab Coach Don Usher had hoped to upset the ninth-ranked Golden Bears-only to see his team fall...

Author: By John Zilcosky, | Title: Netwomen Brave Elements For 3-3 California Trip | 4/2/1985 | See Source »

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