Word: pivots
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...first of the featured works, a small string orchestra under Norman Shapiro's direction performed Purcell's Fantasia on One Note. The novelty of this work lies in the "one note"-C-sustained throughout. All the harmony and counterpoint revolve about this tonal pivot, and it is a tribute to Purcell's genius that the technical tour-de-force never overshadows melodic beauty and expressiveness. Mr. Shapiro's treatment, however, seemed a bit heavy-handed and the players assigned the persistent C could not quite agree on its pitch...
With Brown using a man-to-man defense, the game may develop into a battle of pivot men, or more likely of who sinks more fouls, Sacks or Tooley. Last year Sacks led the league in foul shots made with 127, and Tooley was second with...
Crimson Coach Floyd Wilson, who believes in the old-fashioned type of game--a possession offense, backed by a strong defense--is hoping his team's switching man-to-man defense will stop Tooley. Tooley works out of the pivot, and plays the same type of game as the Crimson's Harry Sacks. Sacks, though, is not equal to Tooley in rebounding...
Also impressive for the Crimson were sophomores Ike Canty, Phil Haughey, and Lou Lowenfels. Canty, working out of the pivot, scored six points in a short period of time...
...addition to his starters, Wilson has a number of sophomore prospects who may develop this year into future stars. These men are led by 6-3 Ike Canty, high scorer on last year's undefeated freshman squad. Canty is solidly built and a very good rebounder. He is a pivot man and can hook with either hand...