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...Bengal tiger, his stripped fur bristling, has a notorious past. "Many districts of India have been terrorized by this species which has acquired a taste for human flesh, but the number has been much reduced at present." It is unclear whether the reduction was in tigers or districts. A lion across the aisle glares from his glass cage. "In the wild state lions usually live up to their reputation of daring and ferocity. They prey upon large animals, especially zebras and antelopes, and in occasional instances have acquired the man-eating habit...

Author: By Thomas C. Wheeler, | Title: CIRCLING THE SQUARE | 10/27/1950 | See Source »

...American 1924 Olympic champion Rugby team. He returned to teach English at Swarthmore, became Master of Pierson College at Yale, a professor of history and chairman of admissions, and finally at 34, president of richly endowed Rochester. Married, he has three children. Husky, handsome and emphatic, he became the lion of ladies' discussion groups, an inveterate speaker at Commencement Days...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE ADMINISTRATION: For an Old Rugby Player | 10/16/1950 | See Source »

...hundred and sixty strong, larger than ever, the band will march in Soldiers Field at tomorrow's football game unhampered by Columbia competition. The Lion band sent word through its director, Hunter N. Wiley, that low finances will prevent its coming...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Jordan Will Speak at Rally; Lions' Band Will Miss Game | 10/6/1950 | See Source »

Quarterbacking the squad throughout the workout was the sophomore hopeful Mitch Price. Price broke into the Lion backfield in spectacular fashion last weekend when he completed six out of seven passes thrown. On the field he showed poise and leadership beyond his 18 years while directing his mates to a 42 to 12 rout of Hobart College...

Author: By Lester Tanzer, (SPORTS EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIA DAILY SPECTATOR) | Title: Lions Sharpen Up Drills as Game with Crimson Nears | 10/6/1950 | See Source »

News. In Bloemfontein, Union of South Africa, a balky lion that had refused to move into its new cage at the Bloemfontein zoo scrambled right in when an attendant gave its tail a hard bite...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Sep. 25, 1950 | 9/25/1950 | See Source »

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