Word: men
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...average of these sports is above ours; but if we reflect upon the many advantages of turf, weather, etc. that they possess over us, we need not feel discouraged. When the much-talked-of track is laid on Jarvis, Harvard men will have no excuse for not training well, and we feel confident that we can, by a little exertion in the right direction, improve our own record a great deal, if in fact we do not equal this of Oxford and Cambridge...
...send the souls of men to hell...
...next event was the first bout of the lightweight sparring between Messrs. A. G. Otis, '79, and F. W. Sharon, '80. The very pretty style of both men was immediately remarked, their quick returns and cross counters calling forth much applause. This bout was awarded to Mr. Sharon...
...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...
...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...