Word: parts
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...knife has cost many a life, and any one who resorts to these weapons, excepting when his life is in danger, is a contemptible coward, without a spark of manhood in his breast, and a disgrace to the Anglo-Saxon race. The accomplishment of boxing should be a part of every American boy's education, as much as fencing or quarter-staff was in the days of "Bluff King...
...Boston Herald persists in calling Mr. Soren Mr. Loren in its reports of the athletic games. This is an old trick on their part...
...Sparring was not held, and Lowman and Heilbron contested the final and only bout immediately after the standing high jump. Heilbron had the slight advantage of being the taller, but Lowman was very plucky, and succeeded in reaching the face of his taller adversary very forcibly. In the first part of the second round Lowman was floored by a well-directed blow on the temple from Heilbron. After this Lowman sparred more cautiously, and made several good blows. In the third round both men came up to the scratch smiling and did some very good work on each other...
...fact of the matter is, and it is universally acknowledged, the Board of Directors at Memorial Hall is nothing but a "figure-head." The real managers of the institution have been the steward and the corporation. Therefore, in all fairness, no great part of the blame of failure could be imputed to the directors. It is time that the patrons of Memorial, in concert with the directors, should try to enforce this fact upon the corporation. Divided or hidden responsibility means no responsibility. Let the management of the hall be placed in the hands of an absolutely responsible manager...
...opera of "Penekese" is to take place the last of April, and will doubtless be a great success. Those taking part are now rehearsing several times each week, and are rapidly becoming masters of it. The libretto was written by Mr. Buell, '83, and the music by Prof. Shepherd. The custom of holding class games is to be instituted this spring, and it is hoped that the experiment will prove a success. The spring games will take place at Hamilton Park, either...