Word: spare
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...damages from Mr. Macfadden in 1908 for publishing her ravishing picture without permission. But that was before the Misses Macfadden grew up and before their father had found what pictures money can buy honestly. Kind-hearted President Taft once had to come to Mr. Macfadden's aid to spare him two years of hard labor for an article on "Growing to Manhood." But since then the latitude permitted "educational" matter has increased and Mr. Macfadden has doubtless forgotten the $2,000 fine he paid in the dismal dawn of this porno-glorious century...
...Bancroft Johnson, founder of the American League in 1900 and its president ever since, accused Commissioner Landis of wilfully and improperly publishing the Cobb and Speaker evidence after receiving it from the American League. The latter had investigated the cases quietly and dismissed the two men without publicity, to spare them and commercial baseball a black eye. Mr. Johnson contended it was purely an American League affair. Ever since Commissioner Landis' appointment in 1920, Mr. Johnson had resented his authority. Twice before he had challenged it. His third challenge was his last. The eight American League club-owners...
Captain C L Wylde '27, who has not only lead the second team but acted as spare defense on the University team is reported definitely out of hockey for the rest of the season. A fractured ankle is responsible for his incapacity...
...sold them to a news syndicate for one dollar a piece. He got some orders for sport cartoons in Chicago papers and worked his way onto the staff of the Chicago American, and later of the Tribune. He illustrated the Sunday "feature" pages, made borders, designed "layouts." In his spare time he studied. In 1915 Editor Ray Long of the Red Book gave him a manuscript to illustrate. He went to Manhattan, entered the Art Students' League. His fame grew. His prices went up. He drew advertisements, married, rented a studio on West 57th St. with two skylights. For relaxation...
...rink will be reserved especially for men who are not affiliated with any of the league teams, so that these men can play informally. Those who have only a few minutes to spare, will find this rink to be very convenient to them...