Word: spectaculars
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...spread over a vast area, and any other system would be incompatible with the spirit and traditions of the U.S. Altogether, the U.S. has given $60 billion in aid since World War II. Much more must be done, but no one should be despondent because of a few spectacular exhibits of despotism...
Perez Jimenez' downfall was the latest in a series of spectacular overturns that have thinned the ranks of Latin America's caudillos in the past four years...
...even against such competition, Pettit's spectacular play put him in a class apart, just as it has all through this most impressive of his four pro seasons. Because of Pettit's basket-stuffing and superb all-round game, the St. Louis Hawks have a long lead in the Western Division of the N.B.A...
...raced the mile in ten months, but Australia's Herb Elliott, 19, grabbed an early lead in a race at Melbourne, sprinted through a spectacular 57.9-sec. last quarter to nip the 4-min. mile at 3:59.9, became the fourth Aussie (after John Landy, Jim Bailey and Mervyn Lincoln) to turn the trick...
...this point, Bill Russell ignited the Celtics by scoring eight consecutive points. Within three minutes Boston's lead soared to 19 points as Frank Ramsey, Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman added spectacular baskets...