Word: offing
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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To start with, let me say that in our classes the same methods of attack and defense are taught that Jack Dempsey, Jack Britton, Benny Leonard, Johnny Kilbane and other champions had to learn in the more rugged school of Give and Take when they were youngsters breaking in. The...
Boxing properly done brings into play every muscle in the body. It develops speed with the arms and legs, teaches perfect balancing of the weight, sudden shifting of weight from one foot to the other and, above all, calls for alertness of the eye and mind second to no other...
Conduct Classes of 56
The classes at the Hemenway Gymnasium are three times a week, at 1.45, 2.30, 3.15 and 4.00 o'clock, with individual instructions for those who want it after 5.00 o'clock. The floor, where 56 men can be accommodated at one time, is marked off by painted floor prints. The...
After the class drill the boys are sent through a round of shadow boxing at one quarter speed. They try out all their punches, ducks and feints against imaginary opponents. Following this is a round of shadow boxing in which the footwork is given most of the attention. This is...