Word: dumb
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...candidates go through a regular daily routine of gymnasium work, consisting of dumb-bells, chest-weights and rowing machines, followed by a run of three or four miles...
...dumb-bell exhibitions were introduced and in '82, the standing high jump. It was not until '83, that the last day of the games was set apart as Ladies' Day. In '84, the standing broad jump was introduced, and in '85, the University crews first gave an exhibition at the winter meeting...
...mark. It develops quickness of judgment and accuracy of aim. In sliding, an arrangement has been originated by Captain Willard whereby the runner is raised from the ground as he is about to slide. After the cage work, the men exercise at the chest-weights, practice with the dumb-bells and take a short run. The pitchers, five in number, practice four half-hours weekly under the guidance of Mr. Clarkson. The candidates...
...been able to get the cage for regular practice. The batteries alone are allowed its use; but in about three weeks the nine will begin practice in earnest. At present a light system of training is undergone, the work consisting in the use of the weights, dumb-bell exercises, vaulting, and a short run on the track...
Nearly all the men who exercise afternoons in the gymnasium belong to some college athletic organization and the few who do not, take an active interest in the class for general exercise recently formed by Mr. Lathriop. The class is given instruction daily in the use of dumb-bells and Indian clubs, followed by practice in tumbling. The number of men who take part in this last mode of exercise now numbers about thirty and from the improvement which has been apparent during the past few weeks it is certain that when the winter meetings arrive, there will...