Word: contest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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LIGHT-WEIGHT WRESTLING.This was the most interesting contest in the wrestling events. It was well contested, and not so very even as to be wearisome. F. S. Churchill, '86, 138 1-2 lbs., and W. Austin, '87, 139 1-2 lbs,, contested the first bout. Churchill is shorter and far more muscular, but he lacked science. Austin showed considerable science, but not enough strength to secure a single fall. Churchill soon threw Austin, who formed a beautiful bridge, and succeeded in turning on to his stomach before Churchill could make either of his hips touch the mattress. Another throw made...
...members. Such an organization as this, where bills are brought in, and motions to amend, to lay on the table, to put the previous question, etc., and all the tactics of partisan warfare are used, possess a great advantage over the ordinary debating society in their sharp contest of wits, and this in the practical experience, which such a vigorous contest produces. The experiment of holding a mock congress has been successful in several American colleges, and certainly ought not to fail at Cornell. The great interest and excitement of a lively convention ought to guarantee a hearty support...
...fourth annual contest of the Ohio Inter-collegiate Oratorical Association was held at Oberlin, February 19th...
...coming winter meetings, if there are more than five contestants in any event, a second prize will be given in that contest...
Madeira, of the University of Pennsylvania, who will contest in the intercollegiate sports, has a record for the mile...