Word: drilled
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Lieutenant Robinson has drawn for the Rifles the privilege of drilling after their opponents in the competitive drill with the Technology battalion. First and second prizes will be given and the general appearance of the companies on parade will be taken into account. Both companies will be put through their evolutions by some officer of the Boston Cadets, and not by their own commanders...
...Harvard Rifles, under the continuous instruction of Lieutenant Robinson, are now drilling in good form in the Armory. The men are going through the regular United States military tactics, and are preparing for a competition drill with the Technology companies to take place in Mechanics Hall, some time in May. The Technology men will entertain the Harvard Rifles, and after the competition drill of the companies there will be a prize drill of the four best Harvard and four best Technology men. The Government has supplied Lieutenant Robinson with ammunition, fifty rounds of cartridges for each...
...society has successfully introduced its drill and system of instruction into private, public and elementary schools, public baths, swimming clubs, rowing clubs, and other kindred institutions; to the police, dock laborers, and, in fact, to the public generally...
...annual indoor meeting of the Newton High School was held in the Drill Hall in Newtonville last night. Twenty-three Harvard men were entered in the open events. A. L. Jackson '95, won first place in the 30 yard dash in 3 4/5 sec. W. H. Vincent '96, won first place in the 600 yards run, with G. L. Sawyer '98 second; time, 1 min. 28 sec. J. D. Phillips '97, won the half-mile walk...
...briefly. He said for the present the training would not be strict but each man ought to be careful of his health and avoid excesses of any kind. All candidates will meet every afternoon at the Carey Building at four o'clock. The exercise will consist of light dumbbell drill, sliding to base and batting, to be followed by a short...