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...Pole Vaulting Soren took the place of Chase and Field, who were absent, and contested the event with Mandell, '84, the winner of Saturday's contest. A cup was offered for this event, provided the record of Saturday (9 feet 3/4 inch) were beaten. The bar was cleared at 8 feet 8 inches, but on being raised to 9 feet 4 inches it was broken and the trial abandoned...
...next event was the Pole Vault, for which Chase, '83, Mandell, '84, and Field, '84, entered. The bar was started at 6 feet; all went over. The bar was gradually raised, and it seemed as if they would never fail. As the it successfully, the applause became vociferous. Mr. Wendell finally announced the height of the stick at 8 feet 10 1/2 inches. At this, Mandell failed twice, but went over the third time. At 9 feet 3/4 inches, Chase retired, failing after three trials. Field soon after withdrew. Mandell failed to go higher than this and was awarded...
Pole Vaulting - H. E. Chase, '83; H. F. Mandell, '84; C. M. Field...
...first event called was the Two-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...
...concerts this winter. The next concert will be given in Bridgeport on the 22d of this month. Lacrosse is booming among the sophomores. At a meeting of the association last evening the following-named officers were elected : President, Cottle; captain, McDonnell; secretary and treasurer, Oakford. They have obtained a field near the college, and will practice daily...