Word: broking
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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William Tatem Tilden broke even. He was ousted from amateur play by the U. S. Lawn Tennis Association (TIME, July 30) and he was temporarily reinstated for the finals of the Davis Cup play by the U. S. L. T. A. at the behest of Myron Timothy Herrick, U. S. Ambassador to France. Gallantly, recklessly he conquered Rene Lacoste of France, and was later trounced in straight sets by Henri Cochet of France. Ambassador Herrick, a quick-acting diplomat, knowing that the French would not feel satisfied unless Tilden was in action, promptly said the necessary words...
Before General Obregon proceeded to "take his turn" he broke the power of Bandit Pancho Villa with the decisive victories of Celaya and Guano Juato, which however cost him his right arm, amputated above the elbow after wounds...
Sixteen years ago Ellen Terry saw a farmhouse in Kent and asked her daughter to buy it for her. Since then she had lived there, coming to London for first nights. Two years ago she broke her arm and stopped coming up to London...
Capt. William Roos, of Pelham Manor, N. Y., owner of Rofa, lived to tell what happened: "The squall caught us with terrific force before we could shorten sail. The mainsail was first to go. It broke off with a great crash about 18 feet from the deck. The 50 feet of mast tumbled into the sea, carrying the heavy gear with...
...tanker, Tuscarora, saw the rockets, rescued the crew of the Rofa - five men, one woman. The Rofa was towed for half the night; then she broke loose and the waves gobbled...