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Word: sprintless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Spencer and Winter, young ones, were adequately worshiped by the throng. The firmest favorite was "Iron Man" Reggie McNamara, rider in 54 six-day races, ending in 4th place. Just behind was one Debaets, Belgian, who seasoned the monotony of sprintless stretches by pedaling around (without his handlebars) squeezing tunes from an accordion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Six Days | 12/19/1927 | See Source »

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