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...method of judging is somewhat different from that used in the intercollegiate competition, and consists of a bout for an aggregate of five touches to which the judges may add three points or any portion thereof for excellence in attack, defence, or general good form...
...Sherry's in New York, a benefit for Professor Gouspy, of the Racquet Club; most of the prominent amateurs in New York will be present, and J. E. Hoffman '96, and A. G. Thacher '97, have been invited to compete. The feature of the afternoon will be the bout between Professor Gouspy and Professor Rondelle of the Harvard Fencing Club...
Townsend of Columbia and Thacher of Harvard showed the most proficiency with the foils, and their bout was the best of the evening. The Harvard man had apparently saved himself for this bout. Both were wary and cool, Thacher appearing fresher than the Columbia representative. Thacher's thrusts were well calculated and delivered, while Townsend's defence and position were excellent. After four minutes of skilful thrusting and parrying, which evoked much applause, Thacher was declared the winner by a vote...
...Hoffman '96, J. P. Parker '96, H. H. Bowker '98 (substitute). Mr. Bloodgood of New York will act as referee; the judges will be Mr. Howard of Boston, Dr. Kemp, Dr. Hammond and Mr. Echeverria, all of New York. The judges decide the winner at the end of each bout with reference to number of touches and form. If the judges disagree the referee can settle the matter himself or order another bout. Each man will fence with each one of the opposing team, and the team scoring the greater number of bouts shall be declared the winner...
...decisive bout was between J. Ellis Hoffman of Harvard and L. M. Lamson of Columbia. Towards the close of the bout Lamson, thinking he was safe, as sumed a defensive attitude, but the bout was decided in favor of Hoffman, and this gave the victory to Harvard...