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Word: pittinger (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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"Commanche Territory" concerns the period in history when unruly mobs almost moved into Indian land to mine silver. Jim Bowie, friendly with the Indian because they admired his knife, manages to hold the bad men out of the land until the new treaty is signed. Except for a fight pitting...

Author: By Herbert S. Meyers, | Title: THE MOVIEGOER | 5/31/1950 | See Source »

Better than Steamboating. Now the nation's No. 1 handicapper, Jack Campbell has been figuring horses most of his life. The son of a Mississippi steamboat captain, he discovered at an early age that he could make up to $10,000 a year pitting his judgment against the bookies...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: You Have to Be Lucky | 5/22/1950 | See Source »

The 136-pound bout, pitting Dave Smith against Bruin captain Gray Michaels should be another match well worth watching. Last year, Michaels went down to 128 just so he could face Smith, who went up to 136 for that match.

Author: By Peter B. Taub, | Title: Strong Bruin and Crimson Mat Teams Meet Tonight | 1/11/1950 | See Source »

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