Word: brilliants
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Correspondent Kent, a red-hot Democrat but none the less a brilliant observer, naturally did not look with much favor upon this change in Mr. Heflin. He suggested a number of possibilities which might account for the change: 1) That Mr. Heflin found himself without an issue and did not know where to go oratorically. 2) That perhaps like his fellow Senator Pat Harrison* he had made some money during the recess. 3) That he may have read press comments on his speeches. 4) That he may have felt "a belated sense of futility." 5) That he believes it impossible...
Likewise--and this is equally important--Harvard must not lose brilliant men who have elevated and strengthened its position in American education, but who may be made to feel that they can contribute as much or more to the advancement of mankind at other universities where salaries are better or where laboratory facilities are more modern and complete...
...Court in recent years and his contributions to jurisprudence, he has been more and more recognized in the law schools not only of this country but of England. Last fall Chief Justice Taft remarked: "Mr. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes continues to honor the Supreme Court as its most brilliant and learned member." Clinton W. Gilbert, who is not only a newspaper correspondent but an expert appraiser of men, went so far as to say: "When the young men now in law school sit upon the Supreme bench, they are likely to look back upon Justice Holmes and Chief Justice Marshall...
Captain Burns, former Andover player and star of the Harvard quintet, has been playing brilliant basketball all season. He is an excellent shot, and is hard to stop when dribbling down the floor. He and Bailey have proved a dangerous combination when working together...
After this, the champion was never in any serious difficulties, although on several occasions Haskins took the lead. The loser exhibited a faster and more brilliant game than he has shown all season. Both men covered the court well, but Haskins displayed more ability in spectacular shots...