Word: marrow
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...existence of "powerful" cliques controlling the future of intercollegiate athletics is at once the greatest stumbling block to success and the greatest menace to the future of the whole system. The easily-arrived-at conclusion that a given group contains within its restricted confines all the meat and marrow seems to constitute the raison d'etre and the strength of the "Big Three...
Blue sea beyond the fringe of palm trees--crimson blossoms glowing against the lush tropical green--dazzling sunlight and mysterious moonlight in rapid alternation--light-hearted maidens--rapturous song--love-making in three languages--dances exotic and unrestrained--conspiracies and revolutions warranted to chill the marrow on the hottest day, but all ending happily--and uninterrupted wireless communication with passing ships--No wonder all our friends have been going to Panama...