Word: stringed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Randall Thompson's Symphony No. 3, which filled out the program, seemed to be quite uneven. The opening largo elegiaco begins with a somber, compelling string sequence that later blends subtly with more agitated material. The orchestration is sometimes sharply contemporary, sometimes comfortably old-fashioned, but there is always an inner logic to this movement (and to the next one) that is almost relentless in its forward motion. Thompson, however, does not seem to sustain these feelings. The last two movements, if heard out of context, would be quite enjoyable; there is a nice, smooth melodic line in the third...
...wants $2,500 or she will tell his wife. The night of the payoff the blonde has a run-in with two other men-her husband (John Verros) and the head researcher of the writer's program (Edward G. Robinson), another of the many beaux to her string. Early next morning the dame is found dead...
Physically, the Crimson is at its strongest point since early in the season. Only first string quarterbacks Bob Hardy and reserve guard Bill Frate are definitely out; the condition of Hardy's immediate successor Joe Conzelman is somewhat doubtful. But with Coolidge, a defensive standout all season, and two ends available, the Crimson will have more depth than recent games. At end, Bob Cochran, the team's best pass catcher who has been sidelined all season with a leg injury, and Harvey Popell, sick since Columbia, will both be ready to play...
...they have also displayed a powerful defense and strong line. And against the Tigers, Jim Lopez, up to then a second string paser in a first string backfield, suddenly won a ball game. Since then Eli hopes have been high, and the new found confidence of Lopez, coupled with the probable return of Molloy, have made the task of sophomore coach Jordan Olivar a good deal easied. But no Yale manager will play today...
Fullback Gianelly and wingback Simourian have been first-string all season, but quarterback Leo Daly starts his first game for the Yardlings today...