Word: setbacks
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After the Arizona setback, the Crimson dropped a three-point decision to the University of Portland (Ore.), the Hawaii Marines, and corralled Montana in its three tournament games...
Gallagher sustained his injury late in the game at Tueson, and his 12 points were not enough to ward off a 59-58 setback...
...will not be a very merry Christmas for Lyndon Johnson, who returned last week to his Texas ranch to recuperate further from his operation-and to lick some wounds that are harder to heal. With his own party dissatisfied and disunited after its November setback, Johnson was not only being blamed for the defeat but hearing an increasing amount of speculation that he might not run in 1968. Even if he does run, he faces a revived Republican Party that is gaining confidence that it can defeat him, and is busy seeking the best among several jockeying candidates...
...radio and TV stations, and newspapers across the state during the hunt for delegates' votes. Of course, after the June convention comes the September primary, but rejection of the convention nominee is rare. The loss of an election, then, for a shrewd Massachusetts politician was more of a momentary setback than a defeat; and the losing politicians often made good use of their extra time...
...past an election was more of a momentary setback than a defeat...Now for a Massachusetts politician it's tantamount to oblivion. Senator Leverett Saltonstall '14, has served three terms. Curiously, Volpe's right to a third term, especially a new four-year term, is not even an issue in this campaign. If Volpe is to realize his dream of becoming the G.O.P.'s Vice-Presidential nominee, victory is essential this year...