Search Details

Word: upsetting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

Despite the upset of the Japanese timetable, the southern forces under Nishimura and Shima sailed right on. Nishimura had two battleships, a heavy cruiser and four destroyers; Shima, behind him, had two heavy cruisers, a light cruiser and four destroyers. Awaiting them at the far end of Surigao Strait was a much stronger Seventh Fleet force under Rear Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf. Alerted by PT-boat reports, Oldendorf was ready...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: GREATEST & LAST BATTLE OF A NAVAL ERA | 10/26/1959 | See Source »

...third time in 73 seasons, the Crimson met Dartmouth in Hanover in 1955. Although the Crimson was strongly favored over the winless Indian eleven, the Green broke a string of 71 years without a home victory over Harvard with a stunning 14-9 upset. One of the wildest weekends in Dartmouth history resulted...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Harvard-Dartmouth Series | 10/24/1959 | See Source »

...goal removed the disappointment of previous exasperating misses by Crimson attackers and ruined the Big Green's hopes for an upset Ivy League win. The Indian's offense lived up to all expectations by jumping to a quick lead at 5:13 of the first period...

Author: By Robert E. Smith, | Title: Soccer Team Nips Indians on Late Goal, McCall Boots in Free Kick for 2-1 Win | 10/24/1959 | See Source »

...only a year ago that the confident Indians breezed into Cambridge expecting to stay undefeated in Ivy play, only to limp away following the League's upset of the year. The Crimson, beset by early season quarterbacking problems, had found its answer in Charlie Ravenel, who led the varsity to its moment of glory...

Author: By T. M. Rothencott, | Title: Varsity Given 6-Point Edge Over Dartmouth In Key Ivy League Contest for Both Squads | 10/24/1959 | See Source »

...varsity, on the other hand, walks onto the field as John Yovicsin's most successful and most promising outfit. With the Crimson rated a six-point favorite, it is Dartmouth who will be primed for an upset...

Author: By T. M. Rothencott, | Title: Varsity Given 6-Point Edge Over Dartmouth In Key Ivy League Contest for Both Squads | 10/24/1959 | See Source »

Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Next