Word: prevented
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...grip depended solely on the leverage gained by the expert. The entire science is a knowledge of the laws of balance and equilibrium. There is not great strength needed; speed is the essential quality. He then illustrated various methods of fighting and throwing, among them a trick to prevent an antagonist from drawing a revolver, or from firing it once it is drawn. In concluding he showed several ways of breaking the best known wrestling holds...
...victory. This was perhaps a relic of the ancient by-gone days when in no less of an affair than a championship intercollegiate contest the sympathizers of one of the contending teams swarmed on the field at the psychological moment and wrenched the goal posts form the ground to prevent their opponents from scoring a goal in the old-fashioned game...
...proved to be more serious. On closer examination it was found that the shoulder itself was badly injured and one or two of the ligaments torn. This being the case, it is impossible for him to play against either Carlisle or Dartmouth, but it does not prevent the possibility of his being able to play against Yale at New Haven on the twenty-first. The tearing of the ligaments which has taken place will take considerable time to heal, but it remains to be seen how rapidly they will knit together again. From present indications it seems to be about...
...first two sets, Niles and Dana were never in danger, and in the third and fourth Dabney and Gardner were almost invincible, but in the last, the winners completely outplayed their opponents, who could win neither their own serves nor prevent the others from winning theirs...
...time. The sensation of landing, if the airship is skillfully managed, is scarcely perceptible. As the balloon touches the ground, sand-bags are thrown out to lessen the shock. Frequently the balloon is carried along by a sudden wind, dragging basket and occupants over fences and through trees. To prevent such accidents; the ripping cord is used, which tears open the bag and lets the air escape. Often a careless or unlucky balloonist comes down into a forest and has to appeal to some farmer for help in rescuing his balloon. Mr. Clayton narrated some of his ex experiences...