Word: beating
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Most of the playing was close and interesting. T. Field '97 beat R. C. Thomas '96 in an exciting three set match, of which the outcome remained doubtful until the last moment. H. J. Holt '98 also won a close game...
...Marvin '99 beat H. Blanchard '98, by default...
...Davis 1900 beat R. G. Shaw, 3d, '99, by default...
...Sheafe beat H. H. Shaw '99, by default...
...reasons for thinking it the finest pastime in the world. In every branch of athletics sportsmanship is of infinitely more importance than the winning of victories. As an example he mentioned Psotta, an American oarsman who rowed in the single sculls at Henley four pears ago. In the preliminary beat his opponent capsized. Psotta, however, refused to accept the race and though subsequently defeated he was the hero of the occasion. Mr. Lehmann concluded by expressing his pleasure at being part of the University and said that he was confident of success...