Word: smarted
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Veblen Girls. In the '20s Veblen, for all his misfortunes, became the hero of the sort of cult he most disliked. "Veblenism," mocked H. L. Mencken in Smart Set, "was shining in full brilliance. There were Veblenists, Veblen clubs, Veblen remedies for all the sorrows of the world. There were even, in Chicago, Veblen Girls-perhaps Gibson Girls grown middle-aged and despairing." But Veblen himself had had enough of public life. Nominated for the presidency of the American Economic Association, he coldly rejected it, remarking: "They didn't offer it to me when I needed...
Crestfallen Bobby, his pro crown askew, tried to explain Kramer: "He's the best I have ever played against . . . Now, I'm supposed to be a smart player, but I still haven't been able to figure out where he is going to serve. He keeps me off balance ... I have had plenty of time to study Kramer's game and I know I have it analyzed. The question is to cope with...
...Paul Smart '14, Hilary's father, may team up with his son in the Sheepshead trials to form the two-man crew. If they get their fair share of breaks, which include position, wind, and not being pocketed by the ballooning sail of a rival, they have a working chance at the laurel...
...Hilarius is a trim 23 foot job, and according to Smart, is one of the fastest hulls in the country, costing a cool $2, 250. His father is no stranger to top flight racing, having brought his boat "Melody" in fourth in the 1942 World Championship Star meeting. He also holds the Bacardi Cup for a victory in Havana...
Perie will be difficult competition, Smart fears, because he has been working out all winter "getting the feel of his equipment." Armchair study combined with the track managership this spring hasn't been the best sort of preparation for Smart...