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Word: backed (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...together of hands has no meaning. To me it is very disturbing. We try to make sounds like music, and then in between comes this strange sound that you make. I am not criticizing you. I am criticizing a custom. I don't know where it originated, but probably back in some dark forest in medieval days." Delighted, the audience clapped loudly...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Nov. 18, 1929 | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

When Al Marsters suffered what looked to spectators like a twisted ankle in his Yale game, he had really hurt his back, was out for the season. Copying his injured friend's high-kneeing stride. Bill Morton showed that there is more than one way to get a bear by the tail. Dartmouth 13, Brown...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Football: Nov. 18, 1929 | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

...unforeseen accidents, will all be ready for action against the Blue on Saturday Harper, regular fullback, did not see service as he is still recovering from bruises sustained in the Michigan encounter, and the coaches did not want to run the risk of aggravating his injuries. He will get back in harness this week...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SUPERIOR POWER DOWNS CRUSADERS IN DRAB CONTEST | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

...Crusaders threatened only during the second quarter when a forward narrowly missed completion inside the 5-yard line. Then again in the closing minutes O'Connell, Purple halfback, electrified the crowd with his brilliant 83-yard run back of, Harvard's kick-off. His team scored from the 3-yard line as a result of his efforts. Harvard on the other hand, was within short striking distance of the Holy Cross goal line twice, when the attack stalled in face of the determined defense of the opposing forwards. The Crimson had plenty of power, but it was often sluggish...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SUPERIOR POWER DOWNS CRUSADERS IN DRAB CONTEST | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

...test under fire. They held their own creditably. Richards, at center, Myerson, at guard, and Ogden, end, turned in high grade defensive performances. Of the regulars, Devens gave a fine exhibition of all around play. His running was hard and sure, while his defensive work, especially in hurling back incipient crusades around end, was well-nigh perfect. The slippery and elusive running of Mays and Putnam brought down the praises of Cleo O'Donnell, Holy Cross coach...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SUPERIOR POWER DOWNS CRUSADERS IN DRAB CONTEST | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

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