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Word: great (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...separated from Italian Industrialist Giovanni Battista Meneghini, the suit triggered a quick conference with Onassis in Monte Carlo. Then Maria flew back to her villa in Milan, pleading innocence of any and all storm-brewing. But who was the shadowy Mrs. J.R., accused by Tina of being Onassis' great and good friend on a semi-global scale over a seven-year period? To some newsmen, it was all Greek, but others soon zeroed in on an American, a handsome, blonde Riviera expatriate, J. (for Jeanne) Schley R. (for Rhinelander), 34, divorced in 1952 from Manhattan Landynast T. (for Thomas...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Dec. 7, 1959 | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

...Chris Burford, 21, Stanford; 6 ft. 2½ in., 199 lbs. Major: education. Burford led the nation in pass receiving (61 catches) for 756 yds., six touchdowns. "Great hands, fine speed and size. He's phenomenal, can catch anything, long or short...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

Tackle: Dan Lanphear, 21, Wisconsin; 6 ft. 2 in., 222 lbs. Major: economics. "In the Ohio State game, he hit a couple of guys so hard they had to be helped off the field. Could be a great defensive end for the pros...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

...Southern Methodist; 6 ft. 3 in., 195 lbs. Major: business administration. In his three-year career, Meredith completed 61% of his passes, hit for 25 touchdowns. "One of the greatest players to come out of the Southwest since Sammy Baugh. Can throw off-balance, long or short. Has a great edge because he is tall and can see over the line." While the scouts admire Penn State Quarterback Richie Lucas for his all-round ability in both passing and running, they rank him behind Meredith because he falls short of outstanding mastery in either-and mastery in a specialty...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

Halfback: Ron Burton, 23, Northwestern; 5 ft. 9 in., 180 lbs. Major: education. "Great speed and elusiveness; whenever he carries the ball, he's a threat." Close behind Burton the pros rank Iowa's Bob Jeter ("as fast as you want them") and unsung Abner Haynes of North Texas State ("He's 180 lbs., and he runs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

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