Word: budapest
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Dates: during 1921-1921
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...Life in Budapest at present is not unlike a scene out of a comic opera. The population, in overthrowing the monarchy, also repealed the old royal edict against duelling which was found necessary in order to keep the Army from killing itself off in times of peace. Since an army is now held to be a menace to the freedom of the proletariat, it was thought wise to provide a safe way for getting rid of it. Hence the adoption of the duel...
Leaving England a few years later, Mr. Haines accepted a position as Head Coach of the Berliner Ruder Verein, retaining his place there for four years. He next went in succession to Budapest, to the Studenters Roklub of Norway, and finally as crew coach to the immense Krupp's Munition Works. Returning to England Mr. Haines became affiliated with the London Rowing Club of Pufney, the only professional coach ever engaged by that club. Here he coached four win ners of the "Diamond Sculls...