Word: tug-of-war
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...which the last few numbers has set. The editorials, with one exception, are on matters of general college interest, and the position of the Advocate in this number will be heartily endorsed by the members of our University. The proposition that medals should be given to the '88 tug-of-war team is an excellent one. It is but just that men who have won victories so often for their class should receive some memento of their success...
...amateur tug-of-war contest is being held every night this week at Union Hall, Cambridgeport, including the Bradfords, Riversides, Unas, Ivys, and all the best amateur teams in this part of the State...
...BAYER, Secretary.ALL those wishing to try for the 'Varsity tug-of-war team will meet in the basement of the gymnasium at three o'clock Thursday afternoon...
...time contracted in area, thus moving with less velocity. In fact instantaneous photographs show that it takes twice the time to complete the upstroke that is needed for the downstroke. Unless matter offered resistance, no force could be brought to bear, and force must equal resistance. In a tug-of-war the tension on the rope is equal, and the question is, not who can pull the hardest on the rope, but who can push most vigorously on the cleats. The same results are produced by a great pressure for a short time and by a small pressure...
Yale has an exceptionally good tug-of-war team this year and will make a fine showing in the Mott Haven contest. Le Sassier, '88 S., who will undoubtedly pull number one on the team, broke the record for an individual pull last Thursday by working the spring up to 780 pounds and holding it at 700 for the time limit...