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...final bout of the Light-Weight Sparring between Messrs. Heilbron, '83, and Sharon, '81, proved perhaps the most entertaining event of the afternoon's programme. Sharon has held the championship of the College ever since 1877, with the exception of last year, when he was prevented, by illness, from entering, and an easy victory for him was anticipated; but Heilbron surprised every one by his marked improvement in sparring since his plucky bouts with Thomsen, '80, and Spaulding, 81, at the last two meetings. In the first round Heilbron's improvement in style was particularly noticeable, and many...
...next bout was between Messrs. F. W. Sharon, '81, and L. A. Plummer, L.S.S., and was decidedly the best sparring of the afternoon. Both men were very quick in their leads, parries, and returns; and frequent bursts of applause encouraged them to do their best. Sharon's greater experience, however, gave him the advantage over his more cautious opponent, and the bout was given to him by the judges...
...fifth event was the deciding bout of the Middle Weight Sparring between Mr. W.A. Gaston '80, the champion of last year, and Mr. Brigham, '80, the winner of the previous bout. This contest was not so interesting as was anticipated, as Gaston was not by any means up to his form of last year. He was rather quicker in his leads than Brigham, but the latter's counters were more effective, and the cup was finally awarded him at the end of the three rounds...
...third bout of the Light Weight Sparring, between Messrs. Heilbron, '83, and S. H. Spaulding, '81, was of short duration, owing to the severe bleeding of Heilbron's nose, in consequence of which the management postponed the bout...
...first pull was won, after a sharp struggle, by '83, in 40 seconds, amidst great excitement. After a short rest the teams changed sides, and made ready for the second tug, which '82 secured by hard work in the same time as the previous one, 40 seconds. The final bout was won, amid great excitement, by '82. The meeting then broke up with nine cheers for Mr. Augustus Hemenway...