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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Varsity eleven will go to Amherst next Saturday, and have a practice match with their eleven in the afternoon...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 11/1/1882 | See Source »

...dates for the coming match-races between the champion amateur runners of England and America have been arranged as follows: Half-mile, Saturday, Nov. 4; one mile, Saturday, Nov. 11; and 1.320 yards, Saturday, Nov. 18. They tossed for choice of the distance to be run first, the New-Yorker winning, and of course choosing the event which he is considered most likely to win. It is not yet settled as to the track on which the races will be run, but it will be at either the Polo Grounds or the track of the N. Y. A. C., with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/1/1882 | See Source »

...seem to have aroused a very gratifying enthusiasm and feeling of emulation in several quarters where such a result could not reasonably be expected. Not only has the Crimson challenged the Advocate to mortal combat - on the Charles - but now, we understand, following this illustrious precedent, a foot-ball match between the Pierian and the Glee Club is being very seriously discussed. If but this last great consummation be reached, towards what higher point can our athletics strive? Musical, foot-ball and literary sculling! What will follow, if, as the Crimson suggests, the Christian Brethren and St. Paul's could...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/1/1882 | See Source »

...annual foot-ball match between Exeter and Andover takes place a week from next Saturday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 10/31/1882 | See Source »

Fitzgerald, champion of the great walking match, is in first-rate condition, showing no ill effects after his long walk. He has already opened negotiations with Rowell for a race for $5000 a side...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. | 10/30/1882 | See Source »

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