Word: colorados
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...five oldsters-four men and a woman-were not the sort to badger officials, but something had made them desperate. Last week they trooped into the office of Colorado's Governor Dan Thornton to present a special petition. "Governor," said one of the men, "I'll bet you a cowboy hat and a new pipe that you can't match this story any place...
...petitioners had come on behalf of 18 retired professors from Colorado A & M. Their average age is 77.6, and they served on the faculty an average of 32 years. Among them, they have 21 advanced degrees, have headed the college's major departments, have written scores of articles and books. But each retired before either the state or the college had an adequate pension program. Since retirement, the 18 have been living on an average monthly annuity...
...squad will spend Christmas in Colorado Springs, Colo., and will follow with games against Colorado College there on Dec. 26 and 28. On Dec. 29 and 30, the Crimson will wind up its tour with a pair of games against the University of Denver, at Denver...
While Minnesota, runner-up for the NCAA title last year, is rated the best of the three teams the varsity will face, both Colorado and Denver are reported to be heavily staffed with Canadian-born players. One well-known local star on the Colorado team is Melrose High and ex-Yardling standout, center Bob Marsalais...
...year defenseman Coolidge, first reserve defenseman Patton, and last year's standout freshman Cleary will all be missing when the squad heads West. Coolidge's loss will especially be felt.Crimson Captain NORM WOOD will lead the sextet in its six-game holiday road trip against Minnesota, Colorado College, and Denver...