Word: racket
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Four prizes will be awarded. A silver cup to the winner of the tournament, a racket to the runner up, and prizes to the two men beaten in the semi-finals...
...prizes will consist of a handsome silver cup to the winner of the tournament, and a racket to the runner-up. A championship banner will be awarded to the school winning the greatest number of points, each actual victory in every round of the tournament counting one point. It will thus be seen that it is desirable for each school to be represented by as large a number of players as possible. Entries, which must be accompanied by fee, close at nine o'clock Thursday, April 28, with H. Ward, secretary H. L. T. C., 19 Little's Block, Cambridge...
...ineffective. Parke's victory over Holt was rather unexpected. He played a very fast game, out-classing Holt at every point. He did especially good work at the net and his back-hand strokes were remarkably swift and accurate. Holt was somewhat handicapped by having to use a new racket. The summary of yesterday's matches is as follows...
...Fencing Club has received a challenge from the Columbia Fencing Club to compete for the New York Racket and Tennis Club trophy, which was won by Harvard last year. The tournament, if the challenge is accepted, will probably take place in New York about April...
...asked to take part in the contest last year, but in the last few days they had to withdraw. It is not likely that they will compete this year either, because of the lack of interest in fencing. The tournament will be held in the club house of the Racket and Tennis Club, New York...