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Unfortunately, the contest was also distinguished in a different and uglier way. It is necessary to say here that The Lampoon put on a brutish display of calculated poor sportsmanship. Even the 'Poon's most hardened critics were appalled at her vicious effort to avoid defeat...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Eight Nets Victory O'er 'Poon | 4/25/1959 | See Source »

Drawing breath between efforts at his winter training tanks located in a Bow St. cellar, 'Poon captain Eddie Tariov exclaimed, "Aim high! It is better to fall short while reaching for a star...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Poon Challenges | 4/23/1959 | See Source »

Upon hearing of her winning the annual 'Poon prize, the actress sent a telegram from Durango, Mexico, where she is on location for a forthcoming film. "A harpoon from the Lampoon," she said, "is a collegiate accolade. I shall treasure the distinction always. I hope all of you pass your examinations...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rita Hayworth Sends Thanks to Lampoon For 'Worst' Prize | 3/19/1959 | See Source »

...officer who made the arrest claimed that Thompson knocked down one passerby and broke another's glasses when he grabbed a money basket from Santa Claus, portrayed by another 'Poon candidate, during a Fool's Week stunt on Wednesday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Peon 'Fool' Pleads Innocent On Charges of Santa Assault | 12/7/1957 | See Source »

Thompson then attempted to run off but was tackled by Patrolman Warren Jackson who took the fool to the Cambridge Police Station. Bail was originally set at $10,000, but acting Police Chief Richard J. Linehan later reduced it to $1,000 when informed it was a 'Poon stunt...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Fool' Lands In Jail After 'Poon Prank | 12/6/1957 | See Source »

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