Word: cups
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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There has been considerable comment and much ill-feeling manifested in regard to the inexcusable delay in presenting the prizes won in the various athletic contests. There is certainly no reason why the persons on whom devolves the duty of providing these cups should not have them ready at least within a reasonably short period after the contest in which they were won. Instances of the failure in question are numerous; the following may be cited: The cups for the H. A. A. fall meetings were not out until six weeks had elapsed since the event, while the cups...
...trophy is valued at $500. The change from the rather worn-out idea of a cup to something new and different is a good one. The plaque will be less unwieldy than a cup, and will make a very handsome ornament for the wall of the Athletic Club that wins...
...Pillsbury, '89, and G. L. Barney, '90, were the only contestants for the cup for paralle-bar feats. This event was not nearly so well contested as usual, none of the more difficult and showy feats on the bars being performed. The event was won by Pillsbury...
...Cedarhurst Jockey Club of New Jersey has decided to hold a series of runs on May 12, which will be open to all amateurs. The races in which college men are especially interested are the 100-yards dash, for which a silver cup valued at $500 has been offered, and the quarter-mile run, for which a prize of like value will be given...
...good many body blows. In the third round the fighting was rather weak. The bout was awarded to Bangs, as he was in the better condition. The wrestlers now appeared for the third fall. This went to Duncan in 2 min. 53 sec., thus giving him the middle-weight cup. The second bout of the middle-weight sparring now began between H. McAllister, L. S., and W. J. Bowen, L. S. The three rounds were very even, so much so that a fourth was called for. McAllister had all he could do to keep off Bowen's rushes, owing...