Word: foils
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...hoped that in the fencing contests this year the practice of chalking the tip of the foil, so that it will leave its mark on the adversary's chest, will be given up. The objections are many. In the passages of the by-play and preparatory feints the chalk is often rubbed off the tip so that a succeeding hit leaves no mark at all, or one so indistinct that the judges must run to each adversary, examine his jacket carefully, consult together, and decide as best they can. This running of the judges at every interval...
...entries for the foil, duellings word and sabre championships of the Amateur Athletic Union will close on February 1, 1890. An entrance fee of $2 which must accompany the entry for each event, should be sent to J. E. Sullivan, P. O. Box 611, New York. The contests will take place at the New York Athletic club, 104 West 55th St. The finals are appointed for Saturday, February 8, at 8 p. m. The time for holding the preliminary contests will be appointed by the committee when the entries are closed...