Word: foule
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Merry started off the scoring soon after the opening whistle. His basket was soon followed by another by Hageman, and Merry converted a foul before M.I.T. was able to score for the first time. The Crimson courtmen retained their lead all through the rest of the contest. They had a three point margin at the half, 15-12. Tech kept within a few points of the Crimson until well along in the final period, when the aggressive play of the Varsity gave them an eight point lead, which they were able to maintain until the end of the game...
Fanciers reluctantly admit that, though not so common as in former years, foul play is occasionally employed by ambitious or jealous dog exhibitors. Few years ago one tried to keep a rival from handling her dogs in the judging ring by sending a telegram falsely announcing her son's death...
...Foul shots--Ernst 1, Grady 2, Thornton 1, Morgan 2. Referee--Murphy. Timekeeper--Gutleban. Time--Four ten-minute periods...
...Referee Forbes warned him again. A wrestler who had helped Lewis train for the match, lop-eared John Evko, climbed into the ring in his bathrobe, whacked Challenger Steele. Referee Forbes tried unsuccessfully to push Wrestler Evko out of the ring, then awarded the bout to Lewis on a foul. A disgruntled spectator slapped Promoter Jack Curley on the nose. Members of the New York State Athletic Commission prepared to investigate the bout...
...claim his championship, defend it against minor opponents. Christopher Theophilus (Jim Londos), recognized as champion in New York State, made the most money, in matches arranged for him by promoter Jack Curley. Ed ("Strangler") Lewis, recognized as champion outside New York State, finally lost his title on a foul to Canadian Henri De Glane. He then began persistently to challenge Champion Londos. Last summer, the New York State Athletic Commission ordered Champion Londos to wrestle Champion Lewis. When Champion Londos failed to obey, the Commission awarded his title to Champion Lewis on condition that Champion Lewis defend it first against...