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...thus gaining a substantial lead at the start. At the mile mark, which was reached in 5 minutes, 54 3-4 seconds, the second four led by one-quarter of a length. At this point in the race the University four was retarded by the waves of a passing tug. For the last half-mile the crews interchanged positions many times, the University four finally winning by one-half a length. Taking into account the slightly unfavorable conditions, the time of 12 minutes, 11 1-2 seconds was very creditable...
...Tug-of-war--Won by 1911: P. D. Smith, captain, C. E. Dunlap, W. M. Minot, W. Oveson, W. P. Rogers...
...large number of entries and events prolonged the carnival more than was expected, and the final relay race was not run off until 6.30 o'clock. Cups were awarded in all events to those who won first, second and third places, and also the five members of the winning tug-of-war team. The relay race was won by the Ridgely-Mount Auburn street team which was accordingly awarded the shield presented by the Track and Field Club last year...
...class tug-of-war was intensely exciting, but was marred by the fact that the pulls lasted 2 minutes instead of 1 minute, the regulation length. Had the period been shorter the result might have been different. 1910 first pulled 1911 about four feet, but the Freshmen had more power toward the last and pulled the Sophomores nearly half the length of the Gymnasium. This was characteristic of the other tugs also. The final pull was won by the Freshmen. The human wheelbarrow race was very amusing, and resulted in a victory for W. M. Rand...
Strength-tests will be required of all competitors who have not taken one since January 1, except those in the tug-of-war. Tests will be given at the Gymnasium today and tomorrow from...