Even though Brown failed, many baseball people supported it.

To win all three games, of course, a pitcher must start by winning the first, and Brown failed to do that last night.

The Browns finished with a 4-12 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Brown failed to win a seat in the 1907 election, however, and resigned shortly thereafter.

Brown failed to find much success in the job, however, and was sacked in January 2006, after a bad run of results.

The Browns never contended during 2008 and failed to score a touchdown in the final six games.

Taken overall, the polls amounted to almost a dead heat, but Brown failed to top any of them despite a markedly improved performance.

The Browns tried for two points after this touchdown, but failed to convert.

It was a chance for players from both sides to gain a psychological advantage, but Brown failed to capitalise.