Word: punching
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Diarmuid Devine, B.A., English master at Saint Michan's and Cuff (socalled for his swift classroom rabbit punch) is his seedy senior colleague, Timothy Stanislaus Heron, M.A., whose raveled gown flaps behind him "like broken black wings." According to Novelist Brian Moore, many moral Waterloos are lost on the playing fields of Saint Michan's. It is not a progressive school; in fact it is the most distressful college that has been seen since Dotheboys Hall. By confession and the cane, the clerical masters rule a cowed proletariat of boys and a middle class of lay masters...
...Punch in Broad Jump
Henry Wente and Dave Gately present a strong one-two punch in the broad jump, while French Anderson and captain Dick Wharton appear unbeatable in the 440. Dodge, and either Anderson or Wharton or both, present a formidable field in the 220. Dyke Benjamin and Dave Norris should pick up the second and third places behind Reider in the two-mile, while Bill Thompson, and possibly Reider or Norris should score in the mile...
Pleased as punch with this apparent propaganda triumph, Okinawa's American rulers failed to recall the extreme politeness required of a guest by Japanese etiquette. This oversight was sharply brought to their attention last week when Parliamentarian Takaoka issued a public report on the visit. Among his recommendations: ¶ Americans should turn over civil administration of Okinawa to Japan. ¶ Okinawans should be allowed to fly the Japanese flag. ¶ Unless it would "inconvenience" U.S. strategists, all troops on Okinawa should be moved to the uninhabited north end of the island...
...much improved team, particularly defensively, since our return from the recent southern trip," says Munro. He admits, however, that "our scoring punch is notably lacking." The varsity lost four games and tied one during the trip...