Word: parallele
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...conducted by means of blue books and daily themes,- namely, a strong expression in favor of the plan and a very small percentage of opinion against it. The workings of the Yale University Club and of the Oxford and Cambridge Unions are described, the latter being a very successful parallel to the proposed club. The report concludes with a strong recommendation that steps be taken as soon as possible leading to the carrying out of the plans...
...Confederates realized the importance of the issue, and had strongly fortified every commanding bluff which offered a strong position on the great river. The Union fleet, however, had easily controlled the lowlands, and Grant's brilliant advance parallel to the river had outflanked the strongholds one by one, and compelled their surrender...
...Parallel bars contest, F. R. Lehlback...
Running high jump, standing three jumps, 16 pound shot, 15 yards dash, all handicap. There will also be a parallel bar competition and two or three wrestling bouts. Other features may be introduced which will be announced later...
...gymnasium on the evening of Dec. 18. The meet is to be open only to Harvard, Newton and Technology athletes. The events, all handicap, will be: running high jump, three standing jumps; putting the shot, 15 yards dash, and potato race (scratch). There will also be a parallel bar competition, and a couple of wrestling bouts. Entries close Dec. 16 with Manager Graham. The entry-fee is 25 cents...