Word: contesting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...than one. We are attempting a great deal of work this year in our aquatic campaign. It is our intention to support three crews, viz. : a 'Varsity eight to row Harvard at New London ; a 'Varsity four, for the Harlem and Passaic regattas, and possibly for the Childs Cup contest on the Schuylkill ; and last, but by no means least, a freshman eight to row the Harvard freshmen on the Harlem...
...success. But our correspondent's description of the enthusiasm and energy displayed at Columbia in the branch of general athletics will tend to show that the struggle for inter-collegiate honors has by no means been abandoned elsewhere ; rather that it is being pursued with renewed ardor. The contest this year gives promise of being very exciting...
...contest for the cup in Rope Climbing between Messrs. Crane, '84, and Kaan, '83, tied at Saturday's meeting, Chase made 41 feet in 26 seconds...
...most anxiously awaited event of the evening was the final bout of the Middle Weight Sparring contest between Lee, '83, and Page, '83. Both men appeared in excellent trim, Page looking especially fine, but both seemed afraid of one another, and very few blows were given in this round. In the first bout of the second round Page received a heavy blow on the eye, after which both men warmed to their work. Lee succeeded in getting in some telling strokes. At one time, having shown a strong desire to "slug" one another, the men were promptly hissed. Page...
...interesting and skilful contest in fencing between Henry and Leavitt followed. Henry won by 7 points to 6, disarming his opponent twice...