Possible Clues:

• Maker of false but clever arguments
• That fellow's in wrong post — unsound philosopher
• Jerry's turned up, beating this chap with specious argument
• Very good handwriting for a reporter, I argue
• That man covered by outrageous post worked in old philosophy department for no good reason
• Drunk outside pub is Greek teacher
• Specious arguer
• Devious debater
• One who uses clever but false argument