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Word: afoot (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...finest dramatic dancer; Illinois-born John Kriza had grown up from the line to become the company's most versatile star; Texas-born Nana Gollner was a fit and fleet classical partner for Russian-born Igor Youskevitch, who is perhaps the finest danseur noble afoot...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: With a Yankee Twang | 5/8/1950 | See Source »

...diminutive right fielder, is Exeter's leadoff man. A difficult target at the plate, he reaches base often. His speed afoot makes him a base-stealing threat...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Freshman Nine Will Meet Strong Exeter Team Away | 5/6/1950 | See Source »

Samborski will retain his usual lineup. The only change is the insertion of Low Arnow in right field in place of John Gollins, who will be unable to play. Arnow is fast afoot, and is a good fielder. He is a good hitter in the clutch and has been the Yardlings' chief pinch batter...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Strong Andover Nine Will Meet Freshman Team on Soldiers Field | 4/29/1950 | See Source »

...revising the Council's constitution. The revision has been dragging along for more than two months, and unless the sub-committee works with uncommon speed it is going to run into embarrassment: Council elections under the old constitution are scheduled for this week, and there is a referendum afoot to throw out that constitution entirely (unless the new Council poll is unsatisfactory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Revise the Council | 4/25/1950 | See Source »

Rock is much slower afoot than most collegiate players, but offsets this lack of speed with an uncanny faking ability. Although he has an effective set shot, most of his scoring occurs when he travels parallel to the backboard, takes a quick fake, and then spins in a layup with either or both hands...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Quintet Bows to Columbia, 71-60; Rockwell Breaks Scoring Record | 3/9/1950 | See Source »

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