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Last week, in Manhattan's Carnegie Hall, slim, courtly Jacques Thibaud, looking much younger than his 66 years, made his first U.S. appearance in 15 years. In the audience were Violinists Fritz Kreisler, Mischa Elman and Nathan Milstein. Concertgoers used to the opulent Russian-style fiddling of Heifetz and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Triumph for Thibaud | 1/13/1947 | See Source »

The big brassy jazz bands had become a luxury that people were unwilling to pay for. In empty nightclubs and ballrooms their tricky arrangements were being heard mostly by the waiters, who were appreciative but unprofitable listeners. In the past eight weeks, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Les Brown...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Sincere Sounds | 12/23/1946 | See Source »

At all events, the burden of proof has now been placed on the delegates and on the Conference which opens in Chicago eight days hence. It is a tricky row they must hoe to prove themselves, avoiding the pitfalls of hysterical red-baiting on one side and fearful inertia on...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Blundered Blast | 12/20/1946 | See Source »

George Hauptfuhrer, whose tricky pivots and capable tap ins noted him 10 points, and a fast-improving John Gantt ganged up to capitalize on Brown's back of height under the boards and dominate the rebounds all night. After a short flurry in the opening minutes that saw the Ewbankmen...

Author: By Jay K. Welse, | Title: Cagers Sink Brown Quintet 61 to 48, as Mariaschin Stars | 12/16/1946 | See Source »

However, the Eli's tie was short lived; for Kenary picked up the following kickoff on his own 15 yard line, and with Gordie Stensrud throwing a timely block, scampered 85 yards down the side-lines to score standing up. The try for extra point, a tricky Kenary to Mazzone...

Author: By William S. Fairfield, | Title: Yardling Eleven Wins Over Unbeaten Yale Frosh, 12-6 | 11/23/1946 | See Source »

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