Word: blacklist
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...disturbance caused by the notification of the individuals on the Harvard Athletic Association's blacklist of their ineligibility for ticket privileges is surprising. The privilege of applying for tickets to football games or other athletic contests has been denied, since 1927, to such former members of the University as were in financial debt to the University: the procedure is, therefore, no innovation. In addition, the blacklist is directed only against those who have continuously ignored their bills, and have made no effort whatsoever to end their indebtedness. Those students and alumni who, upon notification of payments due the University, have...
...leading houses) and 16 ticket brokers were on the League roster. Board Member Alfred Emanuel Smith issued a letter of benediction. Special League tickets were issued to the 13 member houses then open. Meanwhile from the offices of nonLeague producers and "outlaw" brokers issued rumblings of war. ''Blacklist . . . conspiracy!" hissed Legshowman George White (Flying High). "Half-baked . . . childish!" snorted Producer Herman Shumlin (The Last Mile). A League executive tried to conciliate Mr. White: "Forget it, old-timer . . . and help us clean up this rotten situation which has made ticket distribution a 'racket.' " Producer White was adamant...