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...mile run, the two-mile, the 40-yard low hurdles, the seven-lap run, the 20-lap run, and ten-man relay races, with each man running two laps. A shot put events is also planned, and it is more than likely that some such contest as a tug-of-war with the Radio School will be on the schedule...
...prominent place. But what we notice most particularly is the condition of the banners and flags which decorate the walls. They resemble ancient battle devices. They are torn and tattered and falling absolutely to pieces. Perhaps it is appropriate that the banner which commemorates Harvard's winning the Intercollegiate Tug-of-War Championship in 1884 should be ripped and torn. But it seems to me that interesting records like these should be better preserved than they are at present. Is there not some committee or some person who is responsible for the upkeep of Harvard's athletic trophies...
...feature of the program, recently announced by E. E. Babb, chairman of the B. A. A. athletic committee, will be the events exclusively set aside for men in the service. These follow: 40-yard dash, 40-yard rescue racer, 600-yard run with full equipment, rope-climbing contest, tug-of-war between teams composed of eight men, and relay races. There will be two special races for both soldiers and civilians in which entrants they show by preliminary trial that they are worthy of competing. One of these, the three-mile run, is scratch, and athletes must show a record...
...sailors counting in their lineup five University players, the League Island Marines of Philadelphia clash with the Boston Navy Yard in the Stadium this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Before the game there will be athletic events for the men in service, including track races and a tug-of-war. The entire net proceeds of the carnival will go to the Naval Welfare Fund...
...event that is arousing enthusiasm in Army and Navy circles. Track games for the soldiers and sailors are to be held. In place of the usual 100-yard dash on the cinder track, this race will take place on the football field from goal post to goal post. A tug-of-war and relay races are also scheduled...