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...from his recent lows. Two polls taken just before he launched his public appearances showed that he was still slipping in esteem. Gallup recorded a two-point drop in the public's approval of Nixon's performance, to a new low of 25%, while Harris reported a three-point slide in its rating, to 26%. Even the President's support among political conservatives appeared to be fading (see story page 15). Conservative Columnist George F. Will wrote that the one-quarter of the public that still approves of the President is not a conservative bloc. Instead...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WATERGATE: Pressing Hard for the Evidence | 4/1/1974 | See Source »

Harvard finally realized the game had started and fought its way back, taking the lead at 10:51 on a rebound follow-up and foul shot by junior forward Lou Silver. The three-point play put the Crimson ahead for good...

Author: By Ronald W. Wade, | Title: Big Red Sinks in IAB, 79-67 | 2/23/1974 | See Source »

After intermission, a three-point play by the 6 ft. 7 in. junior brought the Crimson within two, 37-35, at 13:59. Silver then canned a long jumpshot to tie the score...

Author: By Jefferson M. Flanders, | Title: Tigers Topple Crimson Cagers, 65-53 | 2/19/1974 | See Source »

...Halfway through the Oakland game," Martin explains, "I began to think about the Super Bowl." He immediately gave Miami a three-point edge because of its overall strength: "They have Larry Csonka powering up the middle. Mercury Morris is unstoppable around the ends, plus you've got Bob Griese at quarterback and Paul Warfield as wide receiver. And you've got that great offensive line. It's a smooth machine." On defense, Martin thinks "Miami is the toughest in the league." Indeed, they have allowed opponents only 11 points per game this season. Figures Martin: "I just...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Betting Bowl | 1/14/1974 | See Source »

Hagerty retained the three-point cushion off a clear. Working his man toward the crease, he took a difficult-angle shot into the right corner...

Author: By Philip Weiss, SPECIAL TOTHE CRIMSON | Title: Stickmen Triumph In Upset Victory At Princeton, 10-8 | 5/7/1973 | See Source »

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