Ames ended up placing in three different events. "Real proud of all the boys this weekend," said Ames coach Joe Fisher. "We had some great swims. We improved in all of our relays and had some kids ...

With his habitual air of grumpy wisdom, Herbert Hoover last week summoned up a ghost: the ghost of Fisher Ames (1758-1808). The only living ex-President was making a speech to warn the U.S ...