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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...seems, however, that several Councilors view the present situation as a general problem, not only a Harvard one. Councilor Christopher A. Iannella said last night that "I am not opposed to giving institutions property, but I am opposed to their taking the best land off the tax roll." He said that Foley's measure was aimed mainly at other colleges, and the sale to the University probably would be completed...

Author: By Stephen S. Graham, | Title: City Debates Med. Library Property Sale | 5/14/1959 | See Source »

Soaring 22 ft., 10 1/4 in., his best leap ever, on his first try, Pat Liles made the team in the broad jump. Eli Stan Mac-Donald's 22 ft., 7 1/4 in. jump edged the varsity's Bob Downs for the second spot...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Mullin Wins Special Mile | 5/13/1959 | See Source »

...best tennis teams in the East clash at Soldiers Field at 2:30 p.m. today, as an unbeaten Crimson varsity faces an also unbeaten Yale squad in a match that will decide both the Eastern Intercollegiate League and Big Three championships...

Author: By Peter J. Rothenberg, | Title: Tennis Team Meets Yale Today For Eastern, Big Three Crowns | 5/13/1959 | See Source »

...first singles match is the only one to have a very clear favorite, but even here an upset is a definite possibility. Yale's Donald Dell is, by reputation, the best collegiate tennis player in the East, while Crimson captain Ned Weld has performed rather poorly in his last two outings. But Weld was magnificent a week ago in beating Dartmouth's Dick Hoehn, and if he is that sharp today, Dell may be in for lots of trouble...

Author: By Peter J. Rothenberg, | Title: Tennis Team Meets Yale Today For Eastern, Big Three Crowns | 5/13/1959 | See Source »

...fairness, though these are good Picassos they are not among the best. Why, is a question not easy to answer. Their color could not be improved. Their handling of shapes is as fine as anyone might hope. In theory everything is au juste. In practice, from afar, the two paintings are exciting and of the highest caliber. Yet, on successive viewings they lose impact where the Cezannes and earlier Picassos get better. The two still-lifes become vulnerable to the charge that they are more decorative than substantial...

Author: By Paul W. Schwartz, | Title: Two Masters | 5/13/1959 | See Source »

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