Word: bille
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...began the era of Wood and Booth. Wood took the initial encounter, as the sophomore quarter back kicked the extra point and field goal that gave the Crimson its 10-6 margin. But even in defeat Booth stood out: only an amazing grab by Bill Ticknor prevented the diminutive halfback from scoring the winning touchdown on a brilliant, last-ditch effort...
...University decision, President Pusey stated that, "It is our earnest concern, while the matter of continuing or expunging section 1001 (f) (1) is still under consideration, to take no action which might possibly be considered as approving the Act as it now stands." He pointed out that a bill which would remove the disclaimer affidavit requirement from NDEA is now in Congressional committee...
...right halfback, Charlie Steele played a fine game on two heavily bandaged legs. With his speed cut in half, Steele still was magnificent on defense, and his passes set up one goal and nearly led to another. Munro had expected to start Bill Driver in Steele's spot, but the tough halfback refused to be benched. Many, including Munro, have said that Steele is the most improved player on the squad; his effort Saturday was a sterling display of talent and know...
...dressing room, Bill Russell was generous. Said he: "Before the year's out, everybody will be saying that Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest basketball player ever...
...William Langer, 73, fiery oddball Republican Senator from North Dakota (since 1940); in Washington. A harddriving, hell-raising nonconformist who chewed unlighted cigars in their cellophane wrappers, baffled poll takers and battled all the harder when downed by defeat. "Wild Bill'' Langer was a hired farm hand at 15, a lawyer at 20, a Columbia University liberal arts graduate at 24, a county prosecutor at 28. Defeated for Governor in 1920 and for attorney general in 1928, he ran again in 1932, won the governorship, then got nabbed for conspiracy (forcing federal workers to contribute to his campaign...