Word: bout
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...second event, light-weight sparring, (under 140 pounds), was entered by A. H. Knapp, '89, F. Keene, '91, F. Cabot, V. S., J. Putnam, '92, and W. L. Smith, D. S. Keene withdrew entirely from the event. The first bout was between Putnam and Smith. Putnam forced the fight throughout the three rounds, and was declared the winner of the bout. The second bout was between Cabot and Knapp, and this was finally awarded to Cabot. The final bout of the light-weight sparring was, therefore, between Putnam and Cabot. In this bout Cabot took the offensive, and clearly...
...heavy-weight sparring, for which there were two entries. F. G. Curtis and F. R. Bangs, both of Harvard. The first two rounds were slightly in favor of Curtis. In the third round, however, Bangs took the aggressive, and the exchanges were even. Curtis was awarded the bout...
...forced the fighting. In the second round, Peters slipped as he was getting away from one of Cabot's rushes and fell heavily to the floor. Cabot was fresher for the third round but Peters landed some good clean hits on his face and neck. After some discussion the bout was given to Cabot...
...Bangs, Harvard '91, was the only entry for the heavy-weight sparring and was awarded the prize. Mr. Curtis consenting to give an exhibition set-to with him. a very scientific bout ensued...
...entertainment was closed by the final bout in the light-weight boxing between Mr. Peters and Mr. Brice, which the former won after a hard contest...