Word: contestant
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...University Debating Club, to vary what perhaps might have become a monotony of regular camp debates, arranged a class championship contest in debating and a series of debates with outside organizations. In the case of these it is customary too old the outside debates during the first half year and the inter-class series during the second half. The speakers for these contests are chosen by competitive debates and are coached by members of former University teams. These debates have a value peculiar to themselves; for they give a large number of men a chance to speak before varied audiences...
...punting contest was the hardest to decide, as none of the results were satisfactory for distance. Five or six men made an average of twenty-five yards, but Ristine won through better speed and form. The drop kicking was decided principally on speed and accuracy. Taylor made three fair goals at a difficult angle from the twenty-five yard line, and was awarded the prize. The place kicking contest was decided solely on accuracy, Rainsford being the only contestant to get three goals from the twenty-five yard line...
Three cups are offered: one for punting, one for drop kicking and one for place kicking. The contest will be conducted by the coaches, and accuracy, quickness, height, placing and distance will be considered. The cups will become the property of the winners...
...clock this afternoon the second annual kicking contest for the Burr cups will be held on the University football field. Men wishing to compete who have not yet handed in their names may do so at the field, as the entries do not close until the contest actually begins. All competitors are requested to be ready promptly...
...upon the individual playing of the men rather than upon team work that the eleven must depend in the game with Williams. Last year Williams held Harvard down to twelve points, and as five of last year's Williams team will play in today's game, the contest should be close...