Word: discusion
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Dates: during 1882-1882
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...good old name of baggatiway in speaking of the national game of the Indians a game that was played among the Choctaws of the South, as well as by the Sacs and Chippewas of the North. Baggatiway was to Indians what chariot racing and the throwing of the discus were to the Greeks; what cricket is to the English; what base-ball is to Americans; a game that attracted the attention and tried the skill of the bravest warriors, of the most agile athletes. Kings and queens and royal chieftains were wont, even centuries ago, to take part...
Entries for the discus-throwing closed at the post. - The event proved to be of considerable interest, but the throwing generally seemed to be marked by lack of skill and practice. It can evidently be made a very graceful and enjoyable sport. Messrs. Denniston, '83, Kip, '83, Page, '83, Paulin, '83, Follansbee, '85, Leavitt, '82, and Cumming, '82, entered. Kip won by a throw of 82 feet, with Denniston second throwing 69 ft., 6 in. The best Greek record is said to be 90 feet...
Entries for throwing the discus today will close at the pole...
Throwing the Discus-Entries not closed until tonight...
...entries for throwing the discus will not close until tonight. All entries must be made to Mr. Wendell or to Mr. Woodward...