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Word: contendere (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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When Jesus Pimentel stepped from the ring in San Antonio last week after fighting for what was billed as the North American Bantamweight championship, the city's Mexican-American majority had two reasons to be pleased. Not only had the Mexican contender won, but the fight also netted $1...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Somebody Up There Likes Holy Cross High | 12/26/1969 | See Source »

The depleted weight squad now is led by junior Ed Nosal, defending Heptagonal champion (Ivy League, plus Army and Navy) in the 35-lb, weight throw. Sophomore Jacke Driscoll, whose best freshman toss was 52 ft. 3 in. will be the Crimson's leading shot-put contender.

Author: By Wilson Dubose, | Title: Runners Face Terriers In First Indoor Contest | 12/10/1969 | See Source »

A leading contender for the job of developing the new atomic stations is Westinghouse Electric. With one plant in Spain, Westinghouse is negotiating for another in Belgium as part of an effort to form a $1 billion-a-year electrical equipment combine on the Continent. Last year the De Gaulle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nuclear Power: France Buries Its Pride | 11/28/1969 | See Source »

The Crimson, undefeated in dual meets this fall and the Heptagonal champion. was rated a definite contender today, although most people acknowledged that Villanova was the favorite. But today, as happened last year. Harvard clearly had a bad afternoon and was fortunate to earn second with 138 points, 78 behind...

Author: By Bennett H. Beach, | Title: Crimson Harriers Falter As Wildcats Win IC4A's | 11/18/1969 | See Source »

With the rapid improvement of captain Keith Colburn, Dave Pottetti, and Roy Shaw, and with the continued strong running by Mike Koerner and John Heyburn. Harvard is certainly one of the favorites. Colburn has won his last four starts and has to be rated a contender. Pottetti ran right behind...

Author: By Bennett H. Beach, | Title: Harriers To Run For IC4A Title Monday Without Injured Spengler | 11/14/1969 | See Source »

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