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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Razz-Ma-Tazz. The greatest equalizer, Billy soon found, was money. In school he did well enough, but he never showed real brilliance until just before grammar-school graduation. For the occasion, Billy desperately wanted a new suit. Where could he get the $5? While he was wondering, the school...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: The Busy Heart | 6/2/1947 | See Source »

When Gordon Richards broke his first big record, at England's Liverpool track 14 years ago, the news was considered important enough to be telephoned to Buckingham Palace. A mite of a man, son of a Shropshire coal miner, Jockey Richards, by riding 247 winning thoroughbreds in one season...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Wonder Man, Wonder Horse | 6/2/1947 | See Source »

Before the spring rains arrived on the New England area, a home-and-home series had been arranged with the Bruins, but the Cambridge half of the bargain was cancelled last month. The Providence nine is rated about on a par with the Crimson, although Brown gave Boston College considerably...

Author: By Irvin M. Horowitz, | Title: Nine Visits Providence Tomorrow, Meets Crusaders Here on Saturday | 5/29/1947 | See Source »

Last week Lucian, a tousled, 24-year-old painter with dreamy eyes and frayed cuffs, exhibited a craftsmanlike beachscape that was the standout of a not-too-brilliant show of "New Generation" art in London. He took the occasion to blast at what was wrong with British painting. Said he...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Don't Be a Gentleman | 5/26/1947 | See Source »

Scene of the ceremonies will be the Eliot-Kirkland-Winthrop Triangle, which will be roped off for the occasion. Following the entrance of all June graduates--marching in cap and gown behind the College Band--First Marshal Thomas L. P. O'Donnell '47 will inaugurate the proceedings by introducing Dean...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: '47 Committee Outlines Festivities for Class Day | 5/22/1947 | See Source »

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