Word: champion
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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John G. Hurd '34 of Auburn, Cal., greatly strengthened his chances for a berth on the U. S. Olympic fencing squad by finishing third in the foils tournament at M. I. T. Saturday. Displaying the style that made him 1934 intercollegiate champion, Hurd gave Hugh V. Alessandroni of New York a close run for second place...
...ranking national champion, Joseph L. Lewis of Dorchester, neatly walked away with first honors in the Saturday Olympic tryout. A star in the fencing world since his days as M. I. T. intercollegiate ace in 1926, Lewis displayed a flashy Italian style to defeat all in his path...
...beautiful exhibition of swordsmanship the champion downed Alessandroni, the runner-up and his most formidable opponent, by a score of 5-2. Allesandroni was national champion in 1934 and has been a member of the Olympic squad since 1931. Both he and Lewis have sure berths on the U. S. team...
...alumni will participate in the tryout Saturday: John G. Hurd '34, of Auburn, Call. (Intercollegiate Champion in his Senior year), and Gilbert Kerlin '33 of Moorstown...
Also representing the club are: William T. Pocora of Cambridge (Intercollegiate Champion in 1933), and Joseph L. Lewis of Dorchester (ranking national champion...