Word: contendere
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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In the field of comedy, however, the Trib players allow themselves to romp with such abandon that the script becomes a contender for the laughter of the audience. The challenge offered by William Shakespeare in "The Taming of the Shrew," for instance, was met on the more or less neutral...
"No Surpassin'." Then he was off for a day in Washington, where he talked to half a dozen Senators and about 50 Congressmen. At week's end, he flew down to Miami (Florida is holding a Republican primary on May 4). Stassen is the only G.O.P. contender who...
The critics' choice of Streetcar made Tennessee Williams the leading contender for the title of the nation's most gifted young playwright. The choice also heaped honors on much-honored Director Elia Kazan (recently Oscared by Hollywood for directing Gentleman's Agreement). But the prize had a...
"Yes," said Gus, "it's almost time to hang up the trunks." That was about a month ago, when he was feeling his age. At 33, he was an old man among boxers, even though the sportwriters had just crowned him 1947's Fighter of the Year. Last...
Ted Norris, kingpin of the team, will undoubtedly swim in two events. His specialty--the 440 freestyle--seems to be no problem, and he is a strong contender to finish right behind Jerry Gorman in the 220. Whether or not Hank Arthur, a capable performer so far, can pick a...