Word: roped
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Rope...
...been called "a rope of sand" because it is a federation of autonomous unions, not a union of dependent bodies. It was originally formed in opposition to the contrary ideal of the Knights of Labor. The fact that the rope of sand has become a powerful organization may be attributed largely to the personal energy of the man at its head...
...American balloon, constricted by her anchor rope, burst before the starting signal came. The remaining 10 cast themselves off upon the mercy of the furious elements...
...more men reported for University and Freshman soccer practice yesterday, making the squad much larger than that of last year. The University squad went through goal kicking practice and rope skipping, completing the day's work with a scrimmage...
...rope jumping is an innovation this year added to the regular morning calisthenics which are now a part of the training. The ropes are passed out at the end of the setting up exercises and even the 230-pound guards are compelled to learn to hop and skip rope again as a muscle loosener...