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...Danguy, fencing mentor to many generations of Harvard swordsmen, shrugged his shoulders, looked keenly at a CRIMSON reporter with whom he had been discussing the difficult art of fencing, and said. "A man must be born with the physique and the moral disposition to become a fencer. Ah, Monsieur, you can teach the people, but you cannot make them fence. We have many men who learn the movements,--so, and so--but in the match." Danguy expressed complete despair, "they lose their heads...
...this year's teams, M. Danguy has five veteran fencers who have returned, and a larger tournout of Freshmen than is usual. M. H. Berliner '28, S. L. Galland '28, C. B. Hollister '28, and G. H. Umbsen '28 have all had three years experience in fencing, while D. I. Modell '29, has fenced two years for the University. Forty Freshmen are practicing under M. Danguy's direction...
...have been practicing daily since November, and Coach Danguy has had ample time to watch them and pick the best possible combination. Regular weekly tournaments have been held and as a result the men are in excellent practice and should continue their winning stride when they oppose Yale. Dartmouth, M. I. T. and Columbia...
Each man fought five bouts against his classmates, the squad being chosen from those who won three or more. Few of the candidates have had any practice fencing with each other, although they have been receiving instruction from Coach Danguy since about the beginning of November...
...contest, which will be judged by the members of the University squad in cooperation with Coach Danguy, the Freshman squad will be chosen. Although the absolute number is not yet fixed, it is probable that about eight or ten will be selected from the thirty-odd candidates...