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Word: cleo (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Usage:

...performances. Of the regulars, Devens gave a fine exhibition of all around play. His running was hard and sure, while his defensive work, especially in hurling back incipient crusades around end, was well-nigh perfect. The slippery and elusive running of Mays and Putnam brought down the praises of Cleo O'Donnell, Holy Cross coach...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SUPERIOR POWER DOWNS CRUSADERS IN DRAB CONTEST | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

...land. Said Walter Eckersall, former great quarterback: "One of the worst things ever done to the game." Said Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Kansas University athletic director: "It is a good rule." The pros listed among their number Dr. Clarence Wiley Spears (Minnesota), Ossie Solem (Drake), Tad Jones (Yale), Cleo O'Donnell (Holy Cross), Ira Rodgers (West Virginia), Bob Zuppke (Illinois). The cons included Amos Alonzo Stagg (Chicago), Dick Hanley (Northwestern), Glenn Thistlethwaite (Wisconsin), Dr. Frank W. Cavanaugh (Fordham...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Fumble | 3/4/1929 | See Source »

...where Miss Cleo was bitten...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CRIME | 3/11/1925 | See Source »

...never saw a Harvard team show so much fight," said Coach Cleo O'Donnell of the Holy Cross eleven to a CRIMSON reporter in the locker building after Saturday's game...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "I NEVER SAW A HARVARD TEAM SHOW SO MUCH FIGHT" | 10/20/1924 | See Source »

...Watch Glennon," said Coach Cleo O'Donnell Holy Cross mentor, on the eve of the annual struggle with the Crimson last year. This was no idle threat, for time and again the shifty Purple back threw fear into the Harvard adherents with his dazzling speed and uncanny ability to keep his feet. Only a superb defense at a crucial moment prevented a score last fall, and gave the Crimson the best of the 6-0 score...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "WATCH GLENNON" MAY BE WATCHWORD AGAIN THIS YEAR | 10/17/1924 | See Source »

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