Word: throwed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...been more successful than O'Brien in combining what he calls "M.A." (mental attitude) and "P.A." (physical aptitude). Smooth interaction of the two enabled him to become the first man ever to toss the shot beyond 60 ft.-a feat comparable to the four-minute mile. His farthest throw, of 63 ft. 2 in., is more than 6 ft. farther than his 1952 Olympic record. He is an almost sure bet to win his second Olympic Gold Medal-and ten unofficial points for the U.S.-this week...
...compete again for the biggest possible prize. It is enough for a young man of 24 to know that his achievements can mean something as long as Olympic games are held, as long as youngsters anywhere, from the steppes of Russia to the African veld, strive to run faster, throw farther, jump higher than anyone else in the world...
...James J. Rorimer, director of the Metropolitan: "It is not oil painting, granted, but it is a magnificent display of color and design. I don't see how anyone can help being overpowered by it. Of course, if art is nothing but oil paintings, then let's throw away our slides, picture books, and save art only for those who can afford to travel all over Europe...
...anti-American. He also claimed the Russians cheated in boxing, wrestling, and weight-lifting by holding back their entry lists until they saw where other teams were entering their strongest men. And just yesterday morning, reports filtered out of Australia to the effect that the Americans won the hammer throw through the use of "psychological warfare...
...what impressed observers the most was the difference in blocking between the teams on the pass play. When Loucks or Winterbauer went back to throw, their protection was very strong. It was very rare for a Harvard man to be within arm's reach of the passer. This allowed Yale to complete nine of 17 passes for 140 yards...