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...communication in your issue of Friday in regard to tug-of-war gives one the impression that nothing remains to be said in its favor. Not with standing the forcible objections therein urged, something may be said...
...long course of careful and faithful training. He does not wait until within three or four weeks, and then by a few irregular trials, each to his utmost capacity, attempt to put himself in good form and condition. As a general rule candidates for a tug-of-war team think that they are, as a matter of course, first class tug-of-war men, and in attempting to prove themselves so, they strain themselves...
There is just as much science and knack required in pulling in tug-of-war as there is in any athletic event, and when this fact is recognized by the candidate the chances of serious injury are greatly reduced. He should prepare himself, as candidates for other teams do, by a careful course of training and coaching. When a man pulls in good form the danger of serious injury is very slight. There are few men, if any, who, by pulling on the rope in good form, can put a greater strain upon the back and legs then they...
...only one candidate for the tug-of-war team was present at the meeting yesterday afternoon, no definite action was taken...
...Will all the candidates for 'Varsity tug-of-war team please meet in the gymnasium Friday...