Word: distinctiveness
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Here are two distinct philosophies and two diverse temperaments. Perhaps their only bond is that of intense conviction. But this alone gives the Gropper Gallery, if not a great exhibition, a stimulating...
...that it needs a strong beat, or that its heart is improvisation. To addicts weaned on driving, Basie-inspired rhythm sections, Jimmy's chamois-soft contrapuntal compositions sometimes do not sound like jazz at all. But the feeling is there-a folksy, blues-drenched feeling, timeless and distinct from the music of any other modern jazzman...
Rhodes Scholar Art Siler, who captained last year's Crimson varsity, has a distinct edge in his specialty, the discus, as he faces Elis Dick Winterbauer and Bill Stack, neither of whom has come within ten feet of his best toss. In the shot, however, Winterbauer and another Yale freshman, Bill Markel, rate the edge...
...truly classic taste. Most private collections mirror the collector in some way, revealing a conservative temperament or avant-garde spirit, sometimes a literary bent or romantic strain. Some, influenced by reputation or advice, reflect no intellectual activity other than faith. The Pulitzers' choice, however, represents not only a distinct personality but a clarified point of view...
There is a distinct possibility that the same thing might happen on Saturday, especially since Princeton's team certainly approaches the Crimson in overall ability. Also, the fact that Princeton, Yale and Harvard all have, statistically speaking, equal chance of taking the Ivy and Big Three titles means that the match will be extremely hard fought. Moreover, both teams are at full strength...