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...hand Vault, for which there were nine entries : Messrs. T. C. Batchelder, '83; Walter Soren, '83; C. M. Field, '84; M. J. Stone, '85; C. H. Atkinson, '85; O. S. Howard, '85; H. R. Woodward,' 84; G. B. Morison, '83, and A. C. Denniston, '83. The bar was placed in position upon the entrance of the contestants, at 3.25. All went over easily until, at the eighth vault, Woodward failed to make it and consequently withdrew. But Woodward's vaulting was noticeable for its ease and grace, and received much applause; for some time it seemed as if he would...
...stick, it being then-at 20 inches. Batchelder then withdrew, while Morison succeeded in going over in his third attempt. At 4 feet 5 1/2 inches Morison took the stick with him after three trials, and then withdrew. Soren and Edmands were left; then Edmands failed. After raising the bar three rounds, Soren failed in his first endeavor, but went over in his second. At this time he received applause and cheers. At last the bar was just too high for him and insisted on going with him. The winning jump was 4 feet, 11 3/4 inches...
...following named men have entered for the prize to be awarded for general excellence: Batchelder, '83, Morison, '83, Denniston, '83. The events in which these gentlemen have entered, are the parallel bars, horizontal bar, two-handed vault, running high jump, standing high jump and flying rings...
...athletic assembly, and the question of winter athletics was brought upon the board. After some discussion, it was voted that athletics be held some time in March, and a committee was appointed to make arrangements. The programme, as made up so far, will contain boxing, fencing, horizontal and parallel bar practice, vaulting and, perhaps...
...Columbia law students are endeavoring to induce the legislature to make a special exception in their favor in the law which requires every one admitted to the New York bar to serve a three years' apprenticeship...