Word: sargo
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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...with misgivings. While the hushed crowd of 15.000 watched, Judge Yule weeded out the entries to the four finalists: two from Purdue University, "Loyal Alumnus III" and "College Maid"; the University of Alberta's "Robin Hood" and 18-year-old Evelyn Asay's fat little "Sargo." Judge Yule paced from one to another in solemn worriment, arms hang ing, fingers outstretched like a house guest looking for a towel. Finally he waved the Purdue entries aside. Josh Biglands, sawedoff, red-faced herdsman of the University of Alberta, shortened his grip on "Robin Hood's" tether and nudged...
Finally Judge Yule stepped forward, patted "Sargo's" flank. The crowd gave a whoop of delight. Yule mopped his brow and crammed a cigar into his mouth. He was later heard to declare: "I think maybe the Hereford had a little more cover on the loin...