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Decidedly not a horse race, but reported like one in some dailies was the San Francisco Conference to write the United Nations Charter. Most of the reporters present knew that Russia, bent on expansion, would not agree to a charter that would hamper her "freedom of action." The dailies, however, by the very nature of their operation, were pushed toward overdramatizing the news...
...this musical strangulation didn't hamper the O.G.'s popularity. If it wasn't famed for singing, it had always held a reputation for its unquenchable jumbo and before the war, Houses would compete to chug-a-lug the fastest. Holding ten regular beer glasses, the jumbo provided a nightly chance to manipulate the esophagus against a stop-watch, and the takers were many. The present record is 2 min. 3 sec. and the contest is still open; but the jumbo is as big as ever. Interest has slackened a bit now the required deposit...
After a week off from running enemy formations-the Freshman team impersonated Yale this week-Boston's Jayvee team is about at its peak offensively, but recent injuries will hamper the coming New Haven operations. Captain Ossie Keiver, the left tackle, dislocated his elbow against Brown and will be available for but sparse action if at all. A couple of men on the and squad are banged up and second-string center Dick King is just recovering from injuries...
Some hazy psychological stuff and a tangle of flashbacks hamper "The Long Night," but nevertheless the picture is a success. Henry Fonda, who shoots one of the slimiest characters seen recently on the screen, recaptures what will have to be called his "faith in humanity,' and after keeping off the police for a long night full of well-filmed memories, goes with hope to his trial...
...plans to start practically the same lineup which opened against Tufts, the only change being at right inside where Phil Potter will start. Potter, who injured his knee last week, is still not completely recovered but has been cleared by the medical department. The only other injury which may hamper the Varsity is a sprained ankle which starting left inside, Carlos Blanco, received last Saturday. Although he missed practice all week, Blanco left for West Point with the team and doctors thought he would be able to play...