Word: pivot
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Dissonante, as abbot Banchieri was known to the academic world of his day, did not hesitate to make a single pivot note the sole point of continuity in a total shift of harmony. Daring in his time, such transitions still surprise the traditionally trained ear. Banchieri also jabbed his musical elbow in the stylistic ribs of his contemporaries. But, as Banchieri himself ends the next to last madrigal, "Hail to the caprices of Banchieril...
...battle plan was drawn by Count Alfred von Schlieffen, chief of the German general staff from 1891 to 1906, a monocled Prussian with a mind that slashed through argument like a dueling sword. Schlieffen promised victory in six weeks by a massive, right-wing attack that would pivot across Belgium and fall on the flank of the French armies before Paris. Knowing of the scheme, France devised Plan 17, calling for a two-pronged offensive against the German center that would neatly snip off the German right wing and end the war in a hurry. By the spring...
...second half started out at a torrid pace, but the five point Harvard advantage at halftime remained unchanged. Then Pete Kelley hit a lay-up and a long pivot jump shot, Denny Lynch pocketed two free throws, and Gene Augustine connected on two long jump shots to give the Crimson a 13 point lead with five minutes gone...
Flailing Arms. The first half belonged to Russell. Tireless and amazingly agile, he stretched his 6-ft. 101n. frame until it seemed to tower over the taller Chamberlain. When Warrior guards tried to feed Pivot Man Chamberlain with soft, overhead passes, Russell was there-arms flailing-to bat the ball away. When Chamberlain leaped for his famed "fallaway" push shot, Russell leaped with him leaning into Wilt just enough to disturb his delicate aim. By half time, Chamberlain had scored just nine field goals, was so frustrated that he shook a clenched fist angrily at the air. Only...
...Strauss, Inman, and Davis are not the only freshmen who could help the varsity next season. Mike Crichton, 6 ft., 8 in., and Frank Martin, 6 ft., 5 in., both ve potential as good pivot men. Crichton started at center this year and Martin s sixth man on the squad. The fifth starter, 6 ft., 1 in. Barry Dym, trailed off in scoring after a good start, but remained a good ball-handler and rebounder. They're always saying, "Walt till next year," but this time it could be true...