Word: pugilistically
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James J. Jeffries, ex-world's champion heavyweight pugilist: " Interviewed at my California ranch about my announced evangelistic intentions, said I: 'I don't give a darn for preachers. . . . For heaven's sake don't tell anyone I'm to become a preacher. I might be a lecturer. . . . But a preacher?-O Lord, deliver...
...chance for a wistful pugilist to prove his ability...
...Mischa Elman, Leon Kamenev, Albert D. Lasker and Pugilist Leonard were among 33 more who received scattered votes...
...more properly Giovanni Cabote, an Italian. There was George Cabot, President of the Hartford Convention in 1814-1815. But a Boston Who's Who of 1851 says that his family originated in Beverly, Mass., and was formerly called Corbett. This source might make James J. Corbett (whilom champion pugilist) kin to the Cabots of Boston...
Edward of Wales: "Since TIME commenced publication, 25 weeks ago, Mr. Henry Ford and I have figured in more ' Imaginary Interviews ' than any one else in the world. Not counting this issue, we have both scored nine. Pugilist Dempsey and M. Clemenceau are tied for second place with five each. Hylan, Yolanda, Siki, Alvin Owsley (National Commander of the American Legion) have four apiece...