Word: lampooners
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Displaying the same tenacity of purpose that has characterized CRIMSON baseball teams for many years, the classic diamond rivalry of CRIMSON and Lampoon was revived again yesterday, with the newsmen 23 to 2 ahead when the shadows were growing long on Soldiers Field. A large group of spectators, attracted by the thought that the spectacle was a now brand of rugby, attended in a body, and filled benches on both sides of the field...
...obvious attempt to disguise his delivery from the pitching berth, the president of the funsters beard down on the first CRIMSON batters without success. The executive board of the pressmen met the tosses of the Lampoon hurler with increasing vigor, and despite the fact that the bases were loaded, the baselines crowded with short stuttered humorists, CRIMSON runners were able to reach the bases safely each time. The referees, handicapped in their work by the constant orientation of play, did, however, reach the scene of action occasionally in time to penalize the losing team for holding, and for pilling...
Twice to their credit the Lampoon men rallied to the cause, and by clever base running eluded the waiting crowd on first by starting the circuit on the other side of the diamond. The press men were not to be caught napping, however, and had the play completely sized up when a lateral pass was completed, and two Lampoon men crossed the plate...
...meantime another fake clapper was brought into the CRIMSON building, and not finding a warm reception there, was carried to the vicinity of the Lampoon building by another group of Freshmen, where another large crowd had gathered. At this juncture several heavily-loaded automobiles were cruising about through the streets, adding to the confusion. The clappers soon disappeared into buildings, but the crowd grew steadily larger, centering in Harvard Square. The crowd did not become really excited, however, until police began throwing tear bombs into their midst. Major Apted joined with the police in their efforts to disperse the huge...
Officials of the Lampoon, humorous college magazine, when reached last night, expressed an ardent desire to communicate with those who stole Arthur the Seagull and the sacred alligator. "We wish that someone would give us the bird, and will ask no questions" sums up the attitude of the funsters. In addition a ransom of $50 will be paid for the return of the goods, according to one of the editors of the publication. Theories have been advanced by those who urge a thorough search of the east wing of Peabody Museum, where it was felt that the alligator might turn...