Word: caroll
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Defarge away from her front seat at the guillotine." But the fierce ambition of the Skating Mothers paid off. In the midst of defeat in other events, the U.S. could still salve its pride with the lilting skill of Tenley Albright and Hayes Alan Jenkins, of Ronald Robertson and Carol Heiss, the spectacular figure skaters who swept past all opposition...
Closest competition came from Long Island's Carol Heiss, 16. Blonde pony tail flying, she missed out by the narrowest of margins in the rigid requirements of school figures. "We call her the bridesmaid," said Carol's disappointed mother. "Always second to Tenley...
...weeks before, one of Furbush's colleagues had even suggested a song: Harvard's football classic, "The Gridiron King" ("Hit the line for Harvard ..."). This legislator hoped someone would write new words to "The Gridiron King," much as the State of Maryland had adapted the old German Christmas carol "O Tannenbaum" to its own purposes. This suggestion, however, evoked sharp editorial response from the ever-watchful Boston Herald: "Leave the songs to the birds and Tin-Pan Alley." The Herald's plan, however, does not appear to be the most practical solution. Massachusetts' Official State Bird is, of course...
Tenley's victory combined with the silver medal effort of 16 year old Carol Heiss of New York moved America into sixth place in the unofficial team standings of the Winter Olympic Games...
Experts expect Carol Heiss of New York, runner-up in last year's world championship to give Miss Albright stiff competition in the free figures, but the Radcliffe junior's superiority in the compulsory school events seemed likely to bring her the title. Miss Albright, who lost the crown in 1952 when she fell late in the competition, said before leaving the United States that she also anticipated a very strong bid from Catherine Machado. the third United States entry...