Word: stabs
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Mixed metaphors," a sage declares, "are defensible as long as they show fertility rather than poverty of imagination." No doubt W. L. Geroge is a genius; this masterpiece is from one of his novels; "The cloud that tried to stab their happiness was only a false rumor whose bitter taste could not shatter the radiance nor dim the effervescence of their...
...team-work and checking back, offset all other disadvantages. In addition there was Higgins. His work at goal was the most surprising feature of the game. He made some of the most remarkable stops that have been seen in the Arena this year. Not only did he fatally stab the long shots from the wings. He kept the B. A. A. from scoring when it seemed impossible to save a tally, now when a blue jerseyed man was alone in front of the cage, now when a close-up shot brought suspense to the Crimson rooters...
...work this week of the 1923 stars, Gorman and Gilroy, and Thompson, who is this year making his first stab at Princeton football, has been very gratifying to Backfield Coach Glick. Thompson has been equally proficient at linebucking and shifty end-running, and has done much to temporarily fill the place of Garrity, who has just reported in rather poor condition, due to illness. Gorman has been substituting for Lourie at quarterback, and his unexpectedly impressive showing, despite his light weight, makes it probable that Murrey, former quarterback, whose drop-kicking ability and speed make him too valuable...