Word: behind
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Segregation of the lightweights, many of whom are excellent football players with considerable school experience behind them, should obviate to a large degree this unfortunate disparagement. Inasmuch as it would broaden the scope of intramural football by increasing the numbers of teams in actions, the plan deserves a trial and encouragement...
Just how Coach Horween will fit either of these men into his backfield is a matter of doubt. It has been suggested that Gilligan may replace W.R. Harper '30 at fullback. The former is efficient behind the line on the defense and, with a little more grooming, should develop into a versatile back. Another possibility is the substitution of a passer for the quarterback, and the assignment of Captain A.E. French '29 to the signal caller's post. Whatever combination may be evolved, it will receive an excellent test under fire against the Holy Cross invaders, very strong defensive players...
...school of which Erickson is the director and which was founded with the help of the Phillips Brooks House, has been introducing modern farming methods into a country whose civilization was hundreds of years behind that of Europe. Dr. Erickson himself, has taken an active part in the rebuilding of the Albanian government since...
Every watcher knew that the great power plant will not be called conventionally, "Unit 27" or "Brunot's Island Plant." but will bear the name of James Hay Reed. Most watchers, city-conscious, remembered smart James Hay Reed as the Pittsburgh lawyer behind the formation of the U. S. Steel Corp. Young Reed had learned his law in two good schools. As a graduate of the Western University of Pennsylvania (now University of Pittsburgh), he had gone first to the office of his lawyer uncle, famed David Reed of Pittsburgh. Five years of study and he was ready...
...campaign did Wall Street seriously entertain the possibility of Democratic victory. At the last, confidence in Republican success held the stockmarket firm, gave particular strength to public utility stocks. In the pre-election session, Commonwealth Power advanced 2½ points to a new high of 89⅜. Close behind were Columbia Gas, Consolidated Gas, American and foreign power...