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The key to Holy Cross success was depth in its platoons. What Forward Bob Cousy (rhymes with woozy) added was near-perfection at handling a basketball, plus a touch of crowd-pleasing showmanship seldom seen on college courts. One of his specialties: a behind-the-back dribble in which he...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Platoons of Crusaders | 1/30/1950 | See Source »

Pleasing the grey, matronly Friday matinee-goers was certainly part of the Boston tradition. Some of them would miss the little after-concert ceremony in the greenroom: kissing and being kissed by Koussy. Their new conductor was an affectionate man, but not quite the kissing type. Like many another native...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: There Will Be Joy | 12/19/1949 | See Source »

Emerson Hall has two sets of heavy wooden, doors, both quite pleasing to the eye. As doors go they are fairly difficult to open and as classes come and go, they are damn near impossible to open. This is because everybody and his grandmother stands outside while classes change and...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Open Door Policy | 12/13/1949 | See Source »

John Rockwell had trouble during the early part of last Saturday's game, but he dropped in 20 points in the second period to lead the varsity's scoring. Rockwell will be paired at his standard pivot post with Ed Smith, whose book shot has been hitting with pleasing consistency...

Author: By Paul W. Mandel, | Title: Varsity Cagers Meet Fast Eagles in Garden Tonight | 12/13/1949 | See Source »

As "No Exit" is virtually a three character play (there is a valet who appears briefly), an unusual burden is put upon the actors. The Idler players--Ed Franklin, Connaught O'Connel, and Carla Friedman--are a talented trio and what errors they committed last night can be laid at...

Author: By George A. Leiper, | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 12/3/1949 | See Source »

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