Word: arming
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Those who insist that in "the good old days football was more strenuous sport than today will find ample evidence to support such a view in this first description. Wrestling and tripping were permitted. It being recorded that "careful Terrence . . . . Ran to the Swain and caught his Arm behind; A dextrous Crook about his Leg he wound, And laid the Champion grov'ling on the Ground". As Mr. Williams who reviewed the poem for the London Outlook aptly said, Terrence "would probably be ordered off the field in these degenerate days". Yet these men of Soards and Lusk would probably...
...procession, sustained by the Fascista battle-song, Giovinezza, at last came to Piazza Venezia. Mussolini was the cynosure of all eyes. Dismounting from his carriage, he walked, with his arm outstretched before him in the Roman salute, past the tomb of Italy's Unknown Warrier, around which were men, women and children bowed in silent prayer. The spectators were moved to tears...
...trade openings for American business men) received a request from Sweden for a monthly delivery of 15,000 to 20,000 bunches of bananas. In Delmar, Del., George Morris, a plumber, was obliged to dig a hole under a house. Crawling in, he felt a stinging sensation on one arm, felt something wrapping itself around his leg. Investigation showed that Morris, who was later removed to a hospital, had invaded the lair of 27 fierce snakes. On behalf of the town of Chipley, Fla., the Orange County Chamber of Commerce branded as " a silly lie, false and absurd," the story...
During the week William J. Bryan paid a social call on Mr. Pinchot at Harrisburg, exclaiming: " There's an old phrase that is used to express hearty approval?' Strength to your arm!' That's the way I feel...
Again the Freshmen rushed down the field, Zarakov and Miller taking turns for substantial gains. This time the Freshmen did not pause on reaching the 10 yard line, and Zarakov, tucking the ball under his arm, raced around end for the first touchdown...