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...eager to shock, would put it a little differently. On his way to Houston last week, where he will lecture the convention on "The Creative Act," he proclaimed: "Painting today is a Wall Street affair. When you make a business out of being a revolutionary, what are you? A crook. As Brancusi used to say, 'Art is a swindle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: THE BROTHERS | 4/8/1957 | See Source »

Dave Skeels, at 123, who won seven of his ten matches during the year, may have tough competition in freshman Bob Kozoln. At 130, Paul Striker will be hard-pressed by Yardling captain John Watkins, with Mike Abramowitz a strong third. Bob Crook and freshman John Vernaglia at 137 appear nearly equal, while Joe Noble at 147, one of the most vastly improved of the sophomores appears to be one of the few definite starters. At the weak 157 position, Jack Eastling and King Holmes, as evenly matched as any two men on the team, will be joined by another...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: THE SPORTING SCENE | 3/23/1957 | See Source »

...Crook will wrestle at 137. Included among his five wins during the regular season were two pins, including Yale's Ted Reese...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: Varsity Has Eight Men in EIWA Match | 3/15/1957 | See Source »

...since 1935 had a varsity wrestling team topped the Elis, but the Yale heritage never appeared, as the Crimson jumped to a quick 11 to 0 advantage, on decisions by Dave Skeels at 123, Paul Striker at 130, and a pin by Bob Crook at 137. Yale never got back into contention...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: Wrestlers Beat Elis, 21-8 To End 22-Year Yale Jinx | 3/11/1957 | See Source »

...pound match, Eli Ted Reese, reportedly down from the 157-pound division, controlled Crook for much of the second period, although Crook several times nearly escaped. With startling rapidity, Crook reversed his man and pinned him with a body press, all within five seconds...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: Wrestlers Beat Elis, 21-8 To End 22-Year Yale Jinx | 3/11/1957 | See Source »

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