Word: skillful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...possible objection to boxing in private, I think there are some very strong ones why it should not be done in public. When a fellow becomes bloody and weak and unable to return blows with any strength, if at all, it is neither an exhibition of pluck nor skill for the stronger to pound the one who cannot defend himself. Pluck and skill are what is sought after in these meetings, but not when they both degenerate into a brutal spectacle, there can be no pleasure in witnessing it. The only feeling in many are pity and disgust, instead...
...undergraduates, however, the "fiat" has come to be almost universally approved. Just what the Clipper means by the "good" of the nine is uncertain; but if it refers to increased efficiency in playing, we would remark that it was not the purpose of the new rules to increase the skill of the nine but to rid it of professional tendencies. Of course opinions will differ as to whether this is a good thing or not, but, as far as we are able to discover the sentiment of the college in the matter, it is on the affirmative side...
First round. - The men lost no time in getting to work, and went at it in a manner which showed that they were thorough masters of the art. They both went down but such was their skill that neither seemed able to get the other over; finally, however, Bangs' weight told in his favor and he got a leg hold which he retained successfully and threw Lilienthal heavily. Time...
...usual success. The middle-weight sparring was an improvement on that of last year. The light-weight wrestling was particularly good and the wrestling as a whole compared favorably with that of last year. Mr. Bangs, who was awarded the prize for general excellence in wrestling, showed great skill and agility. The meeting as a whole reflects great credit on the officers of the association...
Among the past members of the Pierian Sodality, since noted in musical circles, are John S. Dwight, formerly editor of Dwights' Journal of Music; Mr. Apthrop, the well-known musical writer; George L. Osgood, who was conductor of the society; Frank D. Millet, whose fame now rests on his skill with the brush, while in college he won fame by his skilful handling of the drum-sticks; Hon. Robert C. Winthrop and Mr. E. H. Hastings, now manager of the Bijou Theatre, who played what in the society is familiarly called the "bull fiddle." The oldest living member...