Search Details

Word: jarrin (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1940
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

Fortnight ago, they had practically agreed to invite Texas A. & M. The Aggies, led by Jarrin' Jack Kimbrough, a 220-lb. steam roller, had mowed down 19 opponents in a row, were considered the best team the Southwest had ever seen. But in 57 agonizing seconds last week, the Farmers saw their $100,000 bid to the Rose Bowl vanish. At Austin, where no Texas A. & M. team has beaten Texas since 1922, the old jinx spurred a team of Longhorns that had been twice beaten this year to paralyze their old rivals with a lightning-swift stab. With...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Bowl Bids | 12/9/1940 | See Source »

Sugar Bowl: Sparked by "Jarrin' John" Kimbrough, Texas A. & M. came from behind to nose out Tulane...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Bowls | 1/8/1940 | See Source »

| 1 | 2 | 3 | Next