Word: spectacularisms
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...steady playing of Smith and the excellent service of Perkins were note-worthy, as was the spectacular playing of Debevoise evidenced in his 6-1, 6-0 defeat of his opponent, Doolittle...
...almost the identical line-up that defeated Huntington in the first game of the season. Burton and Slayton, who have both been unable to practice for some time on account of minor injuries, played in the game with the regular University team yesterday, and Slayton was responsible for several spectacular assists in tight places...
...seconds' one chance to score came in the second, when Fullbright, with a man on second, knocked a liner to deep center field. Clark, who played a dependable game throughout the contest, made a long run and a spectacular one-handed catch that brought the inning to an unexpected close...
Teaching Not Spectacular...
...undoubtedly true that those who seek to make music a profession are often attracted to the more spectacular occupations, such as those of the composer and the executant; whereas the real need in America today is for conscientious and well-trained teachers of music. No person who desires a life of ease and ample financial reward should view with optimism a musical career. To become proficient in any branch of music requires native talent, energy, and courage. The discouragements are many, but the teacher's reward cannot be reckoned either in terms of fame or of money. The satisfaction which...