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...have to get in trim for the moment when Macbeth tells Macduff to lay on, fencing is not a practical accomplishment in the modern world; it is, however, an exercise requiring excellent physical condition. Last week in Manhattan the Salle d'Armes Vince team won the national three-weapon championship of the Amateur Fencers League of America principally because they were more youthful, in better condition than their experienced opponents. With the foils, against the limited target of a padded chest; with the stiffer French duelling sword or epee, with which hits count when scored on any part...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Fencing | 2/23/1931 | See Source »

...three-weapon fencing team: a match with the English team in London, 25 points to 23, principally by winning four of the first five epee matches...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Who Won Aug. 4, 1930 | 8/4/1930 | See Source »

Burke Boyee '22, former University captain, who ranked third in the tournament last year, found himself yesterday in the semi-finals of the foils tourney with Nupez, national three-weapon champion last year, and Calanan, national epee champion of last year. Boyce lost by the closest of margins to Nunez, who with Peroy will contend for the title...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON FENCING HOPES CENTER ON ONE SURVIVOR | 5/2/1924 | See Source »

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