Word: withdrawing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that Leavitt was done an injustice, and if the officials at a competition where he was taking part should decide that he would have to lend his pole, which was built expressly for his weight, to a man much heavier, who was liable to break it, that he would withdraw from the competition. He considered a man's pole fully as private as his pair of spike shoes. At the next meeting of the A. A. U. they will probably pass a resolution coinciding with Mr. Baxter's ideas...
...freshman year, and two courses in any subsequent year. In each of the studies pursued under this provision the student assumes the same responsibility, and is entitled to the same privileges, as if his work were limited to the required amount. He may, however, at any time withdraw from any study which he is pursuing in excess of the required amount, by giving written notice to the secretary...
...number of men in training is very small and has been further reduced by an accident to one of the most promising men. Not one man can be spared. If all enter and do their best there is a good chance that we shall win. If any withdraw the chances are seriously lessened. The track races are still so far ahead that the excuse of training for them is hardly a reasonable one; no other ade quate reason can be suggested. We believe that we are justified in uiging those riders who have hitherto refused to enter, to reconsider their...
...agree, and Dr. Appleton decided the bout a draw, much to the disappointment of the audience, who called for Dodge. As neither man was declared winner in this bout, it was necessary to make the feather-weight sparring a draw between Dodge and Marquand. McPherson had consented to withdraw before the fifth round between the other two men was fought, for neither of these would have been in condition to spar with a fresh opponent...
Brown University will suffer a serious loss in the resignation of its president, Dr. E. G. Robinson, who will withdraw from the presidency of the University at the end of the present college year. Dr. Robinson is now 74 old and during his whole life has been very active. He is still remarkably powerful, physically and mentally, but feels that the fullest development of the college requires the services of a younger...