Word: cups
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Tuesday afternoon was very unfavorable for rolling up high scores, and in consequence of the threatening weather but few men put in an appearance at Watertown. The only match of importance was the cup match, in which the scores were wonderfully good, considering the weather conditions. The summary of this match is as follows...
...second competition for the clay pigeon cup will be shot this afternoon. Members will take the 2 P. M. car from Harvard square. There will be time enough for those who desire it to shoot their score in the cup match and get back in season to see the Amherst game...
...Sargent thinks that Harvard has about an even chance of winning the Mott Haven Cup...
Forest and Stream will offer a $100 cup to be contested for by college shooting clubs next year. Now is the time for Yale to bring out all the old shooting irons and Queen's arms she can muster, as conservatism is sure to win. Modern rifles will be nowhere. [New Haven Union...
...that any color was worn. It then consisted of a scarlet band around the caps of the oarsmen. This was adopted also the following year ; but the university crew of '58 decided to wear handkerchiefs, instead of caps, and, after considerable discussion, chose blue for their color. The Beacon Cup race was soon to come off, and one of the crew, failing to find handkerchiefs of the desired color, purchased six Chinese silk handkerchiefs instead, which were nearly crimson. This continued to be the color for several years...