Word: point
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...what can you say about foul shooting? Use your legs, follow through, get back spin, put them into the basket. The Crimson lost at least one game--the Ivy opener against the Quakers--strictly at the line, muffing numerous free throws in the closing minutes of that two point defeat...
Fleming, who tallied a game-high 33 points, made up for his lackadaisical play on defense with deadly shooting and crisp passing. As a team, however, the hoopsters did not improve on their shoddy first period performance. The two teams traded baskets for the final ten minutes as Harvard maintained its 15-point lead until the buzzer...
...professor singled her out in the class, she says, staring at her pointedly during class and trying to keep "a close physical presence" after class. When she went to his office hours to discuss course material, he put his arm around her. The professor lived in her House and he made a point of plunking his tray down next to her at breakfast. One morning he scrutinized her blouse front so obviously the student's sister, sitting at the same table, commented with distaste about his behavior later. Finally she heard the professor had tried to grab and kiss another...
This narrative of the response to my statement exemplifies the point I had raised at the RUS dinner. In relating the wonders and pitfalls of being a professional woman I cautioned that successful moments are often tainted by people who are quick to dismiss or qualify your ability and attribute a woman's achievement to affirmative action. At some point most women, including myself, rise to the bait and launch into a tirade stressing that they are extremely capable and deserving of their position. This surge of anger is not likely to change anyone's mind. Offering no catharsis, anger...
Another sophomore, 6-ft., 1-in. center Elaine Holpuch, who has had trouble scoring this year after leading the squad offensively last season, took over Smith's post in the second half and tirelessly pumped in the chippies, as the cagers firmly gripped a ten-point lead...