Word: standing
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Thence he was called to Washington, without reasons given, to call on the President. He called, had a short chat, was asked to "stand by." Several days later he read in the afternoon newspapers that the President had named him to be the Army's Chief of Engineers...
Neither Trainer nor Ticknor is a physical giant; they both weigh around 190 and stand approximately six feet tall, but what they lack in bulk they amply make up for in strength and stamina. In all these qualities the one is very nearly the exact counterpart of the other, a fact which makes their play very similar and renders it impossible to rate one above the other on merit...
...understudies of the veteran guard pair are for the most part inexperienced and untried. Running over the list reveals no names whose startling prep school record or freshman performance makes them stand out above their fellows. Desmond Fitzgerald '32, W. K. Ginman '32, H. M. Myerson '32, C. D. Newhart '31, G. N. Talbot '32 and J. R. Truden '31 complete the list of the candidates for the coveted first team positions. They all have at least one more year of active football after the current campaign, and their careful training will be a matter of much attention...
...pictures and other would-be attractions the Shuberts have brought out a Boston edition of the Broadway success, "Follow Thru", and the Majestic is playing to a good house once more. This newest offering will perhaps remind some of one of the last real hits to play the same stand, "Good News". From that you can take it that "Follow Thru" is better-than-average entertainment...
...only--President James R. Angell from among the guests and President A. Lawrence Lowell on behalf of the hosts. Here is an assured promise of interest and significance. For once, one imagines, the theme of oratory will be not largely concerned with football. Two great educators will stand together before the Boston alumni of their two institutions, and the cause of higher education will have bright light turned upon it indeed. --Boston Transcript...