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Word: handicap (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...major sport, too, is still untouched by this new class spirit. Track continues to attract its ten thousands, perhaps to a great extent by means of the ubiquitous intramural handicap meets. With a fertile field of enthusiasts already engaged in this sport, there is no reason why the coming spring should not carry the individualism of the handicap meet and medal through to its logical conclusion of team development. The throng of not-quite-first-stringers that are carried along semi-officially through the season is particularly large in this sport, which alone among the five major athletic activities offers...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A SOUND BODY | 12/18/1928 | See Source »

...Clark '29, back and newly-elected captain, the University trio displayed excellent teamwork to take the measure of the Danvers Club, who were allowed a nine-goal handicap...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UNIVERSITY AND 1932 POLO TEAMS TRIUMPH | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

...University trio opposes the Danvers Club team, conceding them a nine-goal handicap, while the Freshman aggregation meets the horsemen from Troop C of the National Guard cavalry on an even basis. The latter game will start at 8.15 o'clock in the Commonwealth Armory, Boston, and will the played in alternate chukkers with the feature match...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CLARK CHOSEN CAPTAIN OF CRIMSON POLO TEAM | 12/15/1928 | See Source »

...first-class pitcher who has allowed three hits in seven innings being removed from the line-up to allow a strong hitter to toe the plate. Mr. Heydler's plan would allow the pinch-hitter and keep the pitcher in the game. Besides the elimination of this handicap to a team, Mr. Heydler points out that his plan would speed up ball games by doing away with the annoying delays of getting a pitcher ready to hit, and getting him a sweater when he reaches base...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE BASEBALL TEN | 12/13/1928 | See Source »

...Monte, Calif., Glenna Collett and Marion Rollins beat Johnny Farrell and Walter Hagen playing golf. Their handicap was six strokes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Briefs | 12/10/1928 | See Source »

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