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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...more decisive than the Varsity win was the Yardling matmen's 35 to 5 swamping of the Tech freshmen. Massive Vern Miller in the unlimited division scored his usual win with a 5:5 half-nelson. Six falls and a decision accounted for the Yearlings' points. Ev Clement's defeat prevented a shutout...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MATMEN SMOTHER TECH WITH 25 TO 3 BARRAGE | 2/23/1939 | See Source »

...apparent they were one of the most talented bunch of players that skip had over had to work with at Harvard. They have had their ups and downs this season, but fortunately most of their infrequent downs have been confined to afternoon practice sessions. They suffered their only defeat at the hands of a strong Boston University Cub quintet by a 41 to 35 score...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lining Them Up | 2/23/1939 | See Source »

...conclusive defeat of the repeal bill yesterday was the fourth of a series of reversals for opposition forces of the oath. Two years ago the law narrowly escaped erasure from the books when, after passing in both the House and the Senate, it met the veto of Governor Hurley...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OATH REPEAL BILL LOSES BY 3 VOTES | 2/21/1939 | See Source »

...they only garnered three matches from the Exeter team, the Freshman grapplers went down to defeat. 19-13, Saturday afternoon. Vern Miller, 250-pound Yardling was the standout as he pinned his opponent to the mat in less than four minutes. The other Harvard winners were Tine, pinning his man, and Thomas, who won on a decision...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hoopmen Bow to Cornell 46-37 as Grapplers Edge Lions 14-12 | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

...record breaking Exeter track team handed the Yardling squad a 58 to 37 defeat on Saturday in the Thompson cage. Squire, the star of the victorious team, broke the track record in both the 60-yard high hurdles and the 75-yard low hurdles...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yardling Trackmen Defeated By Fast Exeter Team 58-37 | 2/20/1939 | See Source »

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