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...contestants, who were chiefly from the two lower classes, and the frequency of the contests, only two events were on the programme. After a close and spirited struggle, the shot-putting was won by Hartwell, '89 S., with a put of 33 feet. Williams, '91, easily took the running high jump at 5 feet 4 inches. The interest shown in these meetings by contestants and other members of the University is a matter of wonder when contrasted with the deplorable state of indifference that invariably attends the contests at Hemenway...
...mile walk was contested by Brackett, Paine, Howe and Burlingham, all of '91. Won by Bracket in 8 min. 21 sec. Cogswell, '88, and Myles, '88, entered the half-mile run, the former winning in 2 min. 24 sec. As there was no contest in the high jump. the sports were finished by the mile run between Dana, '88, 30 yards handicap, and Davenport, '90. Davenport...
...early erection of a substantial new laboratory at Exeter, to cost about $6.000, has been promised by the trustees. The building will be of brick, of one story, but with a high and roomy basement, which will give ample accommodation for some time. It is expected that large additions will be made to this building in the near future for the use of classes in chemistry and for recitation rooms...
...importance of this contest and has made an urgent appeal to every one to be at the gymnasium to night, either to witness or take part in the trial for candidates for the team. Men are to be sent to New Haven to enter the pole-vault, the running high jump, putting the shot and the mile walk contests, and it is strongly urged that all who can will enter the contest tonight, not only to stimulate others to do their best but to make it certain that the fittest men shall be sent to New Haven. The importance...
...SEELYE, Sec.H. A. A.- A contest will be held in the gymnasium Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, in the running high jump, pole vault, putting the shot, and mile walk. This contest is to decide upon the men to be sent to New Haven on the 2d and 3d of March. It is hoped by the management that the fellows will show their interest by a large attendance both of contestants and spectators...