Word: sawyerism
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...most capable wrestler was Dick Mycroon. The same quickness which Smith exhibited enabled Al Sawyer to come out from underneath and pin Myerson 40 seconds before the end of their match...
...varies from good to terrific. The much-improved athletes are Joe Kozol and Bob Abboud, at 121 and 128. The men who were very good last year and are very good this year are Dave Smith and Captain Bob Claflin, at 136 and 175. The brilliant sophomore is Al Sawyer...
...severe test this season and as a result hasn't fully realized his potentialities. Jordan is counting on him for some of the exhibitions that made him an outstanding wrestler, and a fine showman, last year. Clafin is a dependable light-heavy; he seldom pins but he usually wins. Sawyer is an exceptional competitor and it will take a good man to beat...
...Sawyer began pounding the table in Cabinet meetings and reiterating the idea. In the middle of the recession last spring, he spoke up in the Cabinet: "I feel certain there is nothing wrong with the economy of the country. I know businessmen. I'm one myself. They're as emotional as women. I'd like to go out into the country and talk to them face to face." Harry Truman thought it was a capital idea...
...began what might be called the era of good wishes and the green light. So began the brisk flurry of hand clapping across the land. And so began the mixed, skeptical and hopeful questions. How genuine was the Administration's new friendliness? What real significance did Secretary Sawyer's words have? And what real effect did he have on Administration policies...