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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Soren, Mandell and Field entered for the pole vault. All went over at 8 ft. 7 1/2 in., but Field dropped out at 9 3/4 in. The bar was then put up to 9 ft. 10 in. or over the college record, but neither Soren or Mandell went over. In his last try Soren slightly dislocated his shoulder...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. A. A. | 3/27/1883 | See Source »

...horizontal bar was about the same as Saturday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. A. A. | 3/27/1883 | See Source »

...Soren caused considerable laughter, failing the first time, but clearing the bar with a large margin to spare on the second trial. At this point the tallest stewards in the association were in demand. After three good tries Mandell failed at 9 feet. At 9 ft. Soren cleared the bar by several inches, causing great excitement. The applause was prolonged for some time. The bar was then put at 9 ft. 9 in., a quarter of an inch above the record; at this height Soren baulked at the first attempt, but his pole knocked off the bar. Considerable laughter...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. A. A. | 3/26/1883 | See Source »

...vaulting 9 feet, 6 inches, the bar was undoubtedly cleared by more than enough to beat the record, but when the bar was finally put at 9 feet, 9 inches, Mr. Soren was too tired to repeat the performance...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. A. A. | 3/26/1883 | See Source »

HORIZONTAL BAR.The entries for the horizontal bar were, A. C. Denniston, '83; J. C. Faulkner, '86; F. B. Fay, '83; G. B. Morison, '83. Denniston did remarkably well, though suffering from a lame ankle, and his movements were throughout excellent exhibitions of strength. The movement of all the contestants were remarked for their grace, those of Faulkner especially winning applause. Faulkner won laurels by executing the giant swing and then turning and doing it backwards several times. He was awarded...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. A. A. | 3/26/1883 | See Source »

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