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Word: veterans (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...veteran of vaudeville, cinema, radio, Comedian Phil Baker-as well known for his accordion-playing as for his clowning- for years wanted to play a legitimate role. "I'm tired"' said he, "of being an Edgar Bergen." Recently his ambition soared at the thought of playing the lead role of a hoofer in Robert E. Sherwood's Idiot's Delight, while his "idealism" was aroused by the play's anti-war message...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Idealist | 12/19/1938 | See Source »

Boston University's veteran five invades the Indoor Athletic Building floor and provides the opposition for Wes Fesler's Crimson quintet tonight. The favored Terriers enter the tray seeking their third victory in as many starts, having trounced Springfield and New Hampshire to date...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Hoopmen Meet Unbeaten Boston University Five Tonight | 12/17/1938 | See Source »

League Standards High Craig Moore is developing well for the No. 2 back stroke berth, while Collie Stowell is attempting to make his fine stroke produce more speed. Max Kraus tops the weak breast stroke department, with Jack Waldron and veteran Phil Walker batting for the second position...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lining Them Up | 12/15/1938 | See Source »

Captain George Truman at guard is the only other veteran, because Sophomores Bob Person and Tank Wilson have ousted Seniors Giles MacEwen and Bill Glatfelder from the center and guard jobs respectively. The Bears will present a tall crew tonight, and again the Feslermen will have to operate under a height disadvantage. The game is scheduled to get under way at about 8:45 o'clock...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Feslermen After Second Victory in Tilt With Brown | 12/14/1938 | See Source »

Down in Tigertown there is talk of a basketball revival, and the Bengals have good reason for their optimism because they have a new coach in the person of Cappy Cappon, directing an all-veteran team led by Captain Scof Scofield at forward...

Author: By D. DONALD Peddle, | Title: Indian Hoopmen Have Good Chance of Keeping Title in Intercollegiate Loop | 12/13/1938 | See Source »

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