Word: hempstead
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Last summer, I worked full-time as a campaign coordinator for a rag-tag bunch of Democrats, led by Zwirn, who are challenging the Republican leadership in my town, the town of North Hempstead. Having been involved in local Democratic politics for many years, I had become accustomed to the casual nature with which we all treated the futility of our efforts. But this summer, that futility hit home...
James set a Harvard freshman record by pouring in a career-high 34 points and tying his career high of 11 rebounds. The West Hempstead, N.Y., native fired in 11 consecutive points in the final 1:06 of the first overtime to rally the Crimson from an 81-73 deficit and force a second overtime...
...three-year starter at Archbishop Molloy in New York, the West Hempstead, N.Y., native was captain of the Catholic School champions and the nation's number-three high school team, averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds a game...
...Shmen of the Week: Freshman Ralph James, Harvard's leading scorer (14.0 points per game) and rebounder (5.6 rebounds per game), was named Ivy Rookie of the Week for his recent efforts. The 6-ft., 4-in. freshman from West Hempstead, N.Y., fired in eight consecutive points as the Crimson whittled the Big Green's lead from 13 to only two with less than two minutes to play. James, who has led the Crimson in scoring on seven occasions, is the first Crimson cager to cop the award since Neil Phillips did during the 1985-'86 season...
...main reason is Donnie McPherson, a resourceful senior quarterback from West Hempstead, N.Y. Being a black quarterback, he is often referred to as a running quarterback, though in fact he is a quarterback-quarte rback. "Only Syracuse promised me that I would be the quarterback and that I'd be allowed to do quarterback things," he says. "Other schools talked about trying me there but said to keep receiving in mind, and maybe defensive back." This sham goes back as far as leather helmets, but the schools leaving it behind are increasing. No fewer than 15 black quarterbacks have been...