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...Princeton tug-of-war teams have begun practice in the gymnasium...
When the old gymnasium was in use, the tug of-war teams used to be composed of four men, who, instead of poising for a drop, as to-day, leaned all their weight upon the rope preparatory to a heave. The referee pressed the centre of the rope down upon a chalk-mark on the floor, both teams were told to "get ready," and at the word, the rope was released, and they sprang back with a jump, heaving all together. Whichever team had the most perfect system of heaves generally won, bracing their feet on the rosined floor. Tricks...
...real science of the tug-of-war was yet to come, however. In 1882 the belt was introduced, by means of which the strain on the rope was made constant, and could be increased permanently at the will of either anchor. At present it is the object of both teams to drop as quickly as possible, the best teams giving a heave as they go down, and gaining several inches thereby. There are two ways of lying on the ropes, but all Harvard men pull with one leg across the rope, and the body resting on one side. The back...
...candidates for the Freshman tug-of-war team have been pulling for the past week on the cleats at the gymnasium from five until half past...
...following is the list of events for the winter sports, which will be held as usual in the gymnasium, on Washington's birthday. Feb. 22nd. Standing high jump, putting the shot, running high jump, middle weight wrestling, heavy weight wrestling, pole vault, light weight wrestling, spring board jump, tug-of-war, hitch and kick. Heretofore it has been the custom for first prizes only to be given in the tug-of-war event, but in order to insure success in that event, the Athletic Association will offer second prizes for tug-of-war as well as for all other events...