Word: upsetting
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...slow learners as he could handle. Said Principal Baker-of the algebra project: "I don't believe it can be done, but if anyone can do it, he can." With an eye to state programs for low-IQ children, he added: "If he does, it is going to upset a lot of applecarts...
...least, totally untempera-mental. Former Cincinnati Symphony Conductor Thor Johnson recalls that once, in an orchestral tutti during the rehearsal of a concerto, Van rose from the keyboard and walked out. "I called a halt to the music," says Johnson, "and wondered what we could have done to upset the kid." Just then Van looked back over his shoulder from the wings and drawled: "Go right ahead. Ah'm just goin' to the slot machine for a candy bar." He can be considerate to a fault. In Moscow, one of his American friends had to lock him into...
...HAVEN, May 14--Dale Junta led an inspired Crimson tennis squad to a tremendous 6-3 upset victory over previously undefeated Yale yesterday, beating Don Dell at first singles and then teaming up with Larry Sears to take the first doubles match...
...other two singles wins were registered by Tim Gall-wey and Al Goldman. The former upset Gene Scott, who had not lost a match all year, by breaking through in the eighth game of the third set to triumph...
Predictions figure the meet to hinge on the final relay, which the varsity should win. However, if the varsity cannot remain within striking distance until the end of the meet, Dartmouth could pull a well-predicted upset...