Word: spinners
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...knows why. One theory: the thin nylon cords are almost invisible in the water. Another: nylon, which sheds slimy growths, holds the fish more firmly. Still another possibility: the shiny nylon glitters and attracts the fish like a polished spinner...
Alexander Knox gives a skillful and appealing performance. But most moviegoers, slouched down in the dark of their favorite dream emporium, are not likely to go for the lesson he tries to teach. Coming out of Hollywood, prime spinner of myths, it will seem a piece of light-hearted hypocrisy...
...Deacons, who won from Eliot in a playoff Tuesday after the two teams had ended the season in a tie, will rely on their crafty Michigan-style single-wing spinner formation, with its effective trio of plunging backs: Jerry Glynn, Willie Thompson, and Jacques Winter. Rounding out the backfield is quarterback Hollis French, who handles the team's passing...
Working out of their single wing spinner formation, the Deacons wasted no time scoring. They took the ball at midfield and crunched away at the guards for consistent gains, finally sending Tailback Willie Thompson around end for the touchdown. Jacques Winter successfully place-kicked the wet ball for the extra point...
...Starting Lineup: HARVARD COLBY Gannon, cf St, Pierro, rf Crosby, c Clark, cf Mannino, ss Pierce, ss Coulsen, 1b Spinner, 1b Caulfield, rf White, c Lunder, 1f Eldridge, lf Huntington, 2b Mardozzi, 2b Coppinger, 3b Hunter or Goulet, 3b Godin, p Washburn...