Word: olympian
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...papers and columnists strained to see signs of hope. "The landings in Cuba cannot be called a successful military operation," said the Los Angeles Times, "but if they were responsible for putting new strength and determination into American policy, they served a most valuable function." From his Olympian vantage point, Columnist Walter Lippmann dispensed balm to a perturbed nation. Little countries such as Cuba, he assured his readers, "cannot pose a vital threat to the security of the United States, and we must not exaggerate their importance." The New York Times delivered a solemn editorial lecture: "History is not like...
Zentgraf, swimming his first 220 freestyle of the season, sprinted past favored George Brakeley of Princeton to a 2:07.6 victory, the best time by any Harvard performer. In the 100 freestyle, Zentgraf first paced Olympian Bruce Hunter, then pushed ahead of him at the last second to win in 50.4 seconds. Hunter may have been slowed up by his open turns in the race...
...rest will all be Crimson. In the sprints, Brooks has a powerhouse on tap: Olympian Bruce Hunter and Bill Zentgraf (who both out-distanced Navy flash Ashley Norfleet last week), Bob Kaufmann, Alan Engleberg...
Although the crises will start with the opening medley relay (in which Navy registered a tight 3:47.5 last week), attention will focus on the anticipated duel in the sprints between varsity Olympian Bruce Hunter and Middy Ashley Norfleet. Norfleet smashed two Annapolis records against Yale, 22.2 in the 50 freestyle...
Partly Cloudy. A paternal word of caution descended from the Olympian altitude where Columnist Walter Lippmann dispenses judgment. One of the more impatient pilgrims during the campaign...