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Word: wrestler (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Moving along at a half-trot, Golfer Ferebee, who used to be a wrestler at the University of Virginia, played the first 36 holes in 172 strokes, 170 minutes. By noon he had collected a gallery of 500 and scores of 90, 82, 82, 82. Then Providence sent a rainstorm. Fortified by sandwiches & coffee and refreshed by a shower during his 97-minute rest, Golfer Ferebee continued his jaunt, followed by a dozen reporters, photographers and, toward late afternoon, half of La Salle Street (including Partner Tuerk...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Stroke a Minute | 8/15/1938 | See Source »

Elephantine Wrestler Frank S. Leavitt (Man Mountain Dean) withdrew his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the lower house of the Georgia Legislature. Said he: "When a wrestler gets personal in the ring, I let him have one right on the jaw. . . . If I stay in politics, I'll slug somebody sure...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Aug. 15, 1938 | 8/15/1938 | See Source »

True to all predictions of sports observers Captain Johnnie Harkness came home not only with the Eastern intercollegiate championship to his credit in the 175-pound class but also with the coveted Coaches' Trophy for the best wrestler in the meet...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Swimming, Basketball Conclude Best Season | 3/14/1938 | See Source »

...same time the unbeaten Freshmen believe they will extend their record by flattening out Exeter in the Indoor Athletic Building. Doughtiest wrestler is Captain Tom Laccy, who earned a reputation at Exeter, and who has won five straight falls this season. Bill Tyng will replace Bannes in the 165-pound division. Ted Schoenberg, after an outstanding exhibition against Andover, will grapple in the 126-pound class...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Wrestlers Face the Navy at Its Base Tonight | 2/19/1938 | See Source »

Heavyweight Bill Glendinning tied up 230-pound John Maleno of the Philadelphians but lacked the speed and dexterity he showed last year, failing to score a fall. After gaining an early advantage Bill Daughaday undefeated as a Freshman and Varsity wrestler, succumbed to the toe-holds of Captain Ruggiero and lost by decision...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PENN CRUSHES MATMEN AS 1941 WINS, 16 TO 14 | 2/14/1938 | See Source »

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