Word: winner
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...these men, Lange in the walk can be picked as a sure winner, while in the tug-of-war, hurdle, pole-vault, broad jump and high jump, the men are looked upon as possible winners...
...place at Newport, August 22, and the following days until decided, and the tournament for championship doubles at Orange on Tuesday, Sept. 6, and succeeding days. In the singles all matches are best 3 out of 5, vantage sets. Heretofore they have been simple sets. Competitors defeated by the winner will play for second prize, best 2 out of 3, vantage sets. A special prize will be offered for those defeated in the first round of singles, best 2 out of 3, vantage sets. All matches in the doubles will be best 3 in 5, vantage sets. - Herald...
...spring advances the day set for the class races draws nearer and nearer. As yet it is a little too early to make a forecast of the winner, but it is generally agreed that the race will be as close and exciting as was that of last year. The crews have now been on the water for nearly a month, and during this time rapid progress has been made in the style and form of rowing, individually and collectively. The candidates for the freshman crew have used to great advantage the week set apart for the spring vacation in getting...
...made a grand fight, but the punishment had been too much for him. The round was decidedly in Austin's favor. The announcement of the decision that the bout had been awarded to Austin was greeted with storms of applause, which did not cease until, after some delay, the winner came out to receive...
...bars on the outside, throwing his weight from one bent arm to the other. He also showed strength in his manner of handling himself. Dudley and Swain walked across the bars on their hands and performed other tricks which, though not new, are still good. Perkins was declared the winner of the contest...