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December 15, 2003

Leading Off

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Left Face!
Like elephants on parade, Army's offensive linemen moved in tandem under the watchful eyes of the brigade of midshipmen during a 34-6 defeat by Navy in Philadelphia last Saturday. The loss put Army's record at 0-13, a major-college record for futility.

Hushed Crowd
In the serene setting of the Royal Albert Hall in London, John McEnroe served to Michael Stich in a senior event last Saturday. McEnroe won. Bravo.

Massive Tribute

Finally, a book about Muhammad Ali that's big enough to encompass his legend—or almost. GOAT, to be released next spring by the German publisher Taschen, is a heavyweight in every sense: 800 pages of photos (excerpted on these pages), essays and graphic artwork in a colossal 20-inch-square format, tipping the scales at 75 pounds. The title, an acronym for Greatest of All Time, also applies (for sports books at least) to the $3,000 price. But, hey, all 10,000 copies were signed by the Champ.

JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO, 1970

CONQUEST OF ROME, 1960

FLOORED BY JACKSONS, 1977

POOLING PUNCHES, 1961

MUSICAL TRAINING, 1963

MONEY IN THE BANK, 1963

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