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...second bout of the light-weight sparring followed, Messrs. H. E. Teschemacher, '78, and L. A. Plummer, Jr. L. S. S., '79, being the contestants. This bout was very lively. Mr. Plummer was cool and collected, while Mr. Teschemacher was rather more excited. Sharp blows were exchanged and very pretty dodging was exhibited by both men. The bout was awarded to Mr. Plummer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SECOND MEETING OF THE H. A. A. | 3/22/1878 | See Source »

...unfinished bout of the light-weight wrestling of the first day's sport followed. Messrs. Rogers, '78, and Gaston, '80, appeared, and after a few moments' struggle Mr. Gaston succeeded in throwing his antagonist, and thus won the bout...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SECOND MEETING OF THE H. A. A. | 3/22/1878 | See Source »

Then came the second bout of the light-weight wrestling, in which no fall was gained by either party...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SECOND MEETING OF THE H. A. A. | 3/22/1878 | See Source »

...third bout of the light-weight wrestling was no more successful than the second, both men acting strictly on the defensive. After eight minutes spent with no result, the contestants were allowed to take the over-the-shoulder and round-the-waist grip, for the two remaining minutes. After some severe struggles, this resulted in a draw. The final bout was then deferred, because of the late hour, to the following Saturday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SECOND MEETING OF THE H. A. A. | 3/22/1878 | See Source »

Saturday, March 16. 1. Horizontal bar. 2. Indian-club. 3. Tug of war. 4. Vaulting two hands. 5. Light-weight sparring. 6. Unfinished bouts of previous meeting...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OUR SPORTING COLUMN. | 3/8/1878 | See Source »

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