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Dates: during 1980-1980
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...missile can fly as low as 50 ft. in flatlands and over water, and up to about 500 ft. in more contoured country. When the brain says that there is a barrier or hills ahead, the missile flies over or around the obstacle. In wartime, this low altitude dash and the missile's small size make it virtually untrackable and unstoppable. On enemy radar screens, the cruise is almost impossible to spot, and Mach2 fighters and surface-to-air missiles are not effective that close to the ground. The strategic theory: one cruise missile might be shot down...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: The Great Cruise Race | 4/7/1980 | See Source »

Sprinter Joe Salvo distinguished himself in the 55-meter dash, making the semis and, for the second time this season, defeating Princeton's Manny Modu on the Tiger's home ground...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Dixon's 1000 Paces Crimson at IC4A | 3/10/1980 | See Source »

...women's basketball team closed out its 1979-80 season with a slap-dash, "let's get to the champagne" 68-65 victory over the University of Connecticut last night...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Women Hoopsters Slip Past Huskies; Curry Stars in 68-65 Season Finale | 2/28/1980 | See Source »

Kirkland's Anne Velie wrapped up two second-place finishes in the meet, finishing after St. Louis in the 60-yd. hurdles and by Barbara Johnson of Leverett in the 60-yd. dash. Johnson crossed the line in eight seconds flat...

Author: By Mike Bass, | Title: Quincy Cops Intramural Track; Bolen, Kerrebrock Stand Out | 2/21/1980 | See Source »

Quincy's Jack Coggins had to run in a 60-yd. dash heat all by himself. After he finished, the scoreboard flashed, "Coggins, by a nose...

Author: By Mike Bass, | Title: Quincy Cops Intramural Track; Bolen, Kerrebrock Stand Out | 2/21/1980 | See Source »

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