Word: chest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...remedy this difficulty that Dr. Sargent instituted last year his class in gymnastics, - to afford a means for regular exercise varied and interesting as well as beneficial. The result has been very satisfactory: he has arranged a series of exercises very different from the monotonous chest weights and Indian Clubs, he conducts them himself and holds them at a late hour in the afternoon when it is convenient for nearly all men. Considering, therefore, how well the class has answered the purpose we would recommend students who are not training for any special object to join...
Captain Vail met the candidates for the 'varsity crew in the Trophy Room of the Gymnasium, last evening at 7.30, which, by mistake, was published 9.30, in Tuesday's CRIMSON. All candidates who are not playing football will on Monday begin regular work, which will consist of dumbbell and chest weight exercises...
...fine dress coat and vest can be bought for a little money, have been worn at lodge room a short time. Chest measure 36 inches; will suit a party who stands about 5 ft. 3 in. high. Can be seen at Pach's Studio...
...smokers were 20 per cent. taller than the smokers, 25 per cent. heavier, and had 66 per cent. more lung capacity. In the last graduating class at Amherst College the non-smokers have gained in weight 24 per cent. over the smokers; in height, 37 per cent., in chest girth, 42 per cent., and in lung capacity, eight and thirty-six hundreths cubic inches...
...followed it up with one from the right on his face. Butler hit back and time was called. In the second round Crane again punched Butler in the face and in return received a bloody nose. He then began to work more rapidly and repeatedly hit on the chest, throat and mouth, but was interrupted now and then by good blows from Butler. In the third round Butler seemed to be in the worse condition. Crane took advantage of this and kept Butler busy defending himself. The bout was awarded to Crane...