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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Roman armies had special coaches to instruct in the javelin throw. Today the athlete throws a spear which weighs 800 grams or 1 pound 12 1-2 ounces; in the pre-Christian era the spears weighted about 400 grams and were thrown with the aid of a piece of string in order to get greater distance. The javelin was on the original Olympic program and its return to popular usage is backed by notable history...
Continuing their string of overwhelming victories the University netmen minus the services of Captain Whitbeck crushed the M. I. T. team by an 8 to 1 score...
...University tennis team which has not been scored on this season, express to keep its string to victories unbroken this afternoon. The Crimson line-up will be the same as usual with the possible exception of Captain Whitbeck who must be unable to play...
Changes in the Second String...
...program at this concert will be made up of somewhat more serious music than has been previously given. Among the selections which will be played are Haydn's "Seventh Symphony", Debussy's "Petite Suite"; Debussy's "Nutcracker Suite," and three arrangements for string orchestras by Grieg...