Word: sparkly
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Sirs: Because his name is one to conjure with; Because his methodical irresistible onslaught has made him dictator of Spain; Because his acts may strike the spark for the next world-wide conflagration; Because his meteoric ride has occurred entirely within the space of this year, 1936; I nominate for the Man of the Year, General Francisco Franco...
...University of Washington, clinching its claim to the Pacific Coast Conference championship, roll up its biggest score in 34 games (40-10-0) against Washington State. First two touchdowns and the last were made by Sophomore Fullback Albert Cruver. One each went to Byron Haines and Jim Cain, spark-plugs of the Washington backfield since the season's start. Another touchdown rewarded one of the year's trickiest plays-a lateral from Nowogroski to Cain, who forwarded to Dick Johnson. Next day, after a secret poll to pick the West Coast representative for the Rose Bowl game...
...Aaron Handler, dying of heart disease, alone for a while. Then a dull boom from his room recalled nurses and internes on a dead run. They found Aaron Handler's beard a shriveling, stinking torch fanned by the breeze of oxygen. Whether the electric pump emitted a combustive spark, or whether his beard generated a spark by rubbing against the woolen blanket will never be known. Aaron Handler died silently of burns, shock and heart failure...
...TIME, April 6, 1931): "Accidents from fire in oxygen tents or in oxygen rooms are extremely rare. When they do occur, they are caused by some reckless action on the part of the patient, such as lighting cigarets. This man must have lit a cigaret. The theory that a spark might have flown from the motor over to the oxygen tent is untenable...
...Yardlings have shown considerable spark in practice all week, and the blocking and general coordination of the eleven is greatly improved. Worcester, as yet untried did not look impressive in their scoreless tie with Laurence, but did demonstrate scoring power when they defeated Cushing 19-6 last week...