Word: careered
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...more or less of a surprise to Harvard sport followers, therefore, that this flashy field general, with a year's added experience, should not be the unquestioned choice for the quarterback berth. Dooley's career has, however, had its ups and downs since that memorable day in the Stadium...
...another generation it was Grimaldi who "caused Judah to skip like a calf" from merriment, who made Europe rock with laughter. When, at the height of his career, he was seized with a terrible malady which developed into melancholia he sought advice from a London physician. "See Grimaldi and learn how to laugh", he was told. "Alas, I cannot, for I am Grimaldi...
...scholar (Hebrew, Philosophy), a clergyman, Dr. Vinson was warmly welcomed in Mr. Thwing's salutation. Dr. Splawn, down in Texas, may well have noted these phrases about his former chief: "In Austin, he fought with political beasts from almost the beginning to the close of his illustrious career. He overcame them by wisdom, persistence, high idealism and personal charm. The qualities which won in the Southern give great promise of a like wining in the Northern field...
...Ballington Booth, held sway on this Continent. They seceded, forming the Volunteers of America. Most of the Army officers, however, remained loyal to the London Commander-in-Chief, who promptly appointed his sister Evangeline to the difficult American command. Now Evangeline is a very great woman. She began her career by peddling copies of the War Cry and has done all the unpleasant jobs associated with slumming. She has even impersonated beggars and other wretches that she might the better understand them. She has been stoned and thrown into jail. She rides, swims, sings, piano-fortes. She does not dance...
...Martin is in Boston to attend the meeting of the Board of Overseers today, of which he is a member. Mr. Martin has had a remarkable career in journalism...