Word: horseplayer
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...Thompson-Lyle contest stirred street crowds to a frenzy of partisanship. Respectable conservative citizens, mortified by such political horseplay and vilification, could find little to choose between the two Republican candidates-except that to Mayor Thompson must go chief credit for creating 20th Century Politics Chicago Style. Meanwhile, out of the spotlight and assured of the Democratic nomination for Mayor, waited Anton J. Cermak, holding his fire until the April election...
...American Legion stands for a national characteristic indispensable in time of war. When in time of peace that characteristic was expressed by part of the Legion in puerile, rowdy horseplay, TIME reported the fact literally, letting those who would find humor in it. Besides: the City of Boston Hotel Association last fortnight reported to the Detroit Hotel Association, in whose premises the 1931 Legion convention will be held, that indoor damages at Boston totaled less than $500, bad checks only $300.-ED. Traveling Salesman
Musical drollery, even horseplay, is found in the popular "Merry Pranks" of Till Eulenspiegel, a legendary figure in Germany. In this, Richard Strauss introduces many novel twists and at all times the comedy is good. Debussey's "Afternoon of a Faun" will add to the program sublety and charm...
...Anquetil watches the "set" at play, but himself hangs aloof, speculating. He learns of the other guests' boudoir intrigues, all artfully manipulated by his hostess. Only in Viola and Sebastian, the children of the house, does he find the strength of noble heritage without the conventions of elegant social horseplay. The pair make excellent companions, and Sebastian leads his visitor in a scamper over Chevron's rooftops, in the course of which Anquetil saves him from slipping to the courtyard beneath. Taking advantage of his momentary prestige as rescuer, the explorer unburdens himself about his surroundings, analyzes the life...
...Immigration Commissioner at the Port of New York, onetime (1921) Republican candidate for Mayor of New York City. As the Lobby Committee is four-to-one Dry, it inquired into all the Association's doings, until lobbying was almost forgotten. Sarcasm, sneers, low comedy, abusive epithets and verbal horseplay featured the Committee's august deliberations...