Word: blowings
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...strange that such persons should be the loudest advocates of legislation most unpalatable to a great number, when should such a measure actually provoke forcible resistance, their scruples would prevent their striking a blow to enforce it. Others, perhaps, would be permitted to emperll their souls in the good cause...
...greatest blow came when R. G. Allen '26, former Freshman track captain, and now the University's chief hope in the 440 and furlong dashes, injured his leg in a practice 80 yards dash on the Stadium, straightaway at 3.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon...
...some cases there were obvious difficulties, but this year it is hoped that these can be overcome. Outside competition adds an interest, an excitement, an incentive which is both desirable and valuable. That for the near future. For today, the class crews and Father Neptune, who for once can blow bubbles that no one will desire to burst. --Yale Daily News...
Sarazen beaten. A second surprise came when Bracedale beat Sarazen by a length and a quarter in the Lynbrook Handicap. The immediate effect was to lengthen the price of Sarazen who has been the Winter-book favorite for the Kentucky Derby. The result of the race was a blow to all. Sarazen started 1-3 on, while the odds at post-time against Bracedale were 7-1. It was considered possible that St. James will now supplant Sarazen as the Kentucky Derby choice...
...difficult to determine fairly whether the Yale vote is but a sign of temporary mens iusana, or a result of an understandable desire to smash traditions, or in fact, as educators will fear, a last crushing blow delivered to free the glorious American sports forever from the age old incubus of scholastic fetters. If this latter is the real significance, the Yale Seniors are to be commended most highly for their unselfish, frankness. Other universities will doubtless try the same policy with hopes of comparable athletic results...