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Word: slights (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Crimson captain was slightly off his game, but after some slight initial difficulties with Griffiths' crushing smash service in the first game, he was in complete control of the match. It was a perfect example of touch, power and court control overcoming the pure power game...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Heckscher Cops Individual Crown In Squash Meet | 3/11/1957 | See Source »

...your March 9th news article dealing with the nomination of Col. Laurence E. Bunker '26 for a position on the Board of Overseers, I believe I detect a slight bias. It appears to me that you have chosen to emphasize a few seemingly unsavory elements in Bunker's record and have tried your best to neglect mentioning the many achievements which are to his credit. You seem to dwell upon the connection of Col. Bunker with "so-called right-wing causes" and, particularly, with the suggestion that his nomination is an expression of alumni dissatisfaction with the appointment...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE OVERSEERS | 3/11/1957 | See Source »

Marion's efforts with the freshmen, coupled with the spark of both novices and veteran fencers, will put the Crimson on at least an equal level with the Elis today. The added experience gained through this year's enlarged schedule, may well give the freshmen a slight edge...

Author: By Jerome A. Chadwick, | Title: '60 Fencers Slight Favorites In Yale Match | 3/9/1957 | See Source »

...foil, the Crimson should be a slight favorite. Coach Edo Marion has juggled his lineup somewhat to provide a stronger team. Peter Boyce has replaced captain Hubert Hocutt in the No. 1 slot; Hocutt has been put into reserve for the match. Mike Klapper will start in Boyce's customary second position, while Bill Trebilcock will fill out the event...

Author: By Jerome A. Chadwick, | Title: Yale Fencers Rated Over Crimson Varsity at IAB | 3/9/1957 | See Source »

Although the changes were not without opposition in the Faculty meeting, it is understood that they passed by a substantial majority. Elder had presented the same changes at the last meeting, but it was necessary for him to make slight changes of phrasing for the plan to win approval...

Author: By George H and Watson Jr., S | Title: GSAS Students Permitted More Independent Study | 3/6/1957 | See Source »

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