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Word: contendere (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Despite the fact that the University sextet at no time attained brilliance in last night's scrimmage, the performance was slightly above the usual mediocrity of an opening game, and augurs well for a season as successful as that of last winter. Coordination was lacking in the attack, but a...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UNIVERSITY SEXTET WINS OPENER, 9 TO 1 | 12/13/1928 | See Source »

George Crawford, ocC., kicked the goal three times out of three tries. Though early in the season handicapped by injuries, his progress since rejoining the squad has been so rapid that he now seems to be a serious contender for the quarterback berth. He is the most versatile and dependable...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: REGULARS WATCH TEAM B IN HARD SCRIMMAGE | 10/23/1928 | See Source »

In his undergraduate days, Parson Faunce was undistinguished. No gridiron hero he, no baseball, track, basketball contender. But he sang bass in the Glee Club. And as his share of athletic glory, he rubbed the tired biceps of his famed roommate, Southpaw Pitcher Richmond.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Fatince Out | 10/22/1928 | See Source »

Married. Tom Heeney; 29, recent unsuccessful contender for the heavyweight championship of the world (TIME, Aug. 6); and Mrs. Marion Dunn Hyde, 30, model and saleswoman of Port Washington, L. I.; in Lodentown, N. Y.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: Aug. 13, 1928 | 8/13/1928 | See Source »

Captain A. H. O'Neil '28 jumped to a good lead at the gun, and finished his leg of the journey 12 yards ahead of the field. Running a very fast half-mile, he raced down the water-drenched track to hand the baton to F. E. Cummings '30 one...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON RELAY MEN TAKE SECOND PLACE | 4/30/1928 | See Source »

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