The middle-weight sparring was the most exciting event ever contested in the gymnasium.
PUTTING THE SHOTWas the event which came next in order and there were four entries: J. G. Follansbee, '85; J. H. B. Easton, '83; A. C. Denniston, '83; and T. C. Bachelder, '83. This was won by Follansbee with a record of 32 ft. 7 in.
The next event should have been the heavy-weight sparring, but, as there was only one entry, it was not contested and the cup was awarded to D. N. Baxter, '83, who thus becomes heavy-weight champion for the year 1882-83. It is unfortunate that no adversary appeared to contest the honor with Mr. Baxter, as he has been sparring steadily all winter and would have, undoubtedly, stood an excellent chance of winning the general excellence cup.
LIGHT-WEIGHT WRESTLING.W. H. Page, '83 (blue); O. Bangs, S. S. (black), and H. Lilienthal, '83, were the entries in this event. Their weights were as follows: Page, 139 7/8 lbs.; Bangs, 138 3/4 lbs.; Lilienthal, 133 lbs. Lilienthal had drawn the bye, and the first bout was between Page, the winner of the event last year, and Bangs. Page was the shorter of the two, and looked much stronger than his antagonist, who, however, made up in agility and skill what he lacked in this respect. Page was somewhat handicapped by his exertions in sparring, while Bangs was entirely fresh.
First round. - Bangs immediately get a good neck hold, but failed to accomplish anything. The men again closed and Bangs was forced to the floor, but by a tremendous effort he freed himself, and soon after, getting a neck hold, he slowly but surely forced Page's shoulders to the floor, and won the first fall in 3 min., 40 sec.
Second round. - Both men seemed quite fresh and opened in a lively fashion, Page getting Bangs down but failing to turn him. They immediately closed again and by a sudden jerk Bangs threw Page fair upon his back. Time, 1 min. 35 sec.
The bout was accordingly awarded to Bangs, who was evidently the more scientific wrestler.
MIDDLE-WRIGHT WRESTLINGWas next in the order and was well contested by W. Fuller '83 (blue), and G. C. Choate, S. S. (red), whose