Word: laurel
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Dates: during 1892-1892
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Oberlin proposes to reproduce the Olympian games at its field days; javelin-hurling, giving Greek names to standard events, presenting of laurel crowns to victors, choosing robed heralds, are changes to be made...
Oberlin proposes to reproduce the Olympic games at her field day. Many ancient sports will be introduced, laurel wreaths given to the victors, and robed heralds will announce the events...
...Yale are to compete during the next eight years. It is a sterling silver vase of Grecian design. It stands 16 inches high, and around the neck is the inscription, "University Track Athletic Cup." The decorations on the body represent the participants in the ancient contests for the laurel-wreath which is held aloft by the goddess of victory. The herald stands with his trumpet to his mouth and announces the winner. "Athlonika" is inscribed upon the body and there is also palm branch and seals of Harvard and Yale...
...Nine laurel wreaths decorate the reverse side and every year the name of the victorious university will be engraved in each. There is also a large wreath in which the name of the final winner is to be placed...