Word: benedicte
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...yard relay race--Won by Harvard: R. L. Stowell, Jr. '38, R. T. Benedict '38, J. V. Qutman, Jr. '39, and J. J. Caldwell...
...yard free style swim--Won by R. T. Benedict '38 (H); second, B. L. Stowell...
...Free Style: R. T. Benedict '38, H. L. Stowell...
...Relay: W. R. Eyler '39, B. L. Stowell, Jr. '38, J. L. Caldwell '39, and R. T. Benedict...
...Pope Benedict XIV (1675-1758), though a pious and respected man, was addicted to cards and profane language, kept a crucifix in his apartments to curb his tongue. Once, in one of Christendom's great moments, he became so incensed at a partner at cards that he signaled to have the crucifix removed, let loose such a volley of oaths that his companions cried him down: "Holy Father, for God's sake, Holy Father!" So, at least, writes Valerie Pirie in The Triple Crown, a lively account of the Papacy published last month (Putnam...