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• Clever Swordsmen. An International Fencing Contest.
• Cliquetis d’Épée en Province
  The article provides an overview of various fencing events taking place outside Paris, emphasizing the vibrancy of the sport in the provinces. A notable event was organized by the École d’Escrime de Biarritz, presided over by General Baron d’Azemar, with poet Edmond Rostand in attendance. The event featured distinguished guests such as nobility and prominent figures, including the young fencing prodigy René Haussy, who sparred impressively against the esteemed maître Rossignol. The report also mentions other fencing activities across France, including sessions in Chartres, Lyon, Tours, Brussels, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Cannes, highlighting the widespread enthusiasm for fencing. The article concludes by praising the increasing popularity of these events and their contribution to the sport.
• Coaches Association Formed
• College Men Hold the Limelight
• Collegiate Championships on March 29
• Collin
  This chapter from "Amateurs et salles d'armes de Paris" by Adolphe Tavernier profiles Collin, a distinguished fencing master known for his modesty, expertise, and dedication to the art of fencing. Despite being over fifty, Collin's youthful appearance and exceptional skill have made him a respected figure in the fencing community. He served in the military with distinction, including during the Italian campaign, before dedicating himself fully to fencing under the tutelage of Mimiague. Collin's fencing style is characterized by his swift judgment, powerful legs, and precise ripostes, making him a formidable opponent. His teaching career has produced numerous skilled fencers, including many first masters and accomplished amateurs. Collin also directs fencing sessions at the Élysée Palace and teaches at the lycée Janson de Sailly, where his salle d'armes on rue de Penthièvre is frequented by notable fencers such as Daniel Wilson, Léon Renault, and Léon Grévy, among others.
• Columbia Rapier Club to Hold Galla Ball
• Columbia Wins Yale Trophy
• Coming Events
• Coming Events
• Competition at the Zoologischen Gartens in Berlin
  Group photograph after a competition put on by the German Gymnastics Association (Deutschen Turnerschaft) in the Marmorsaal at the Zoologischen Gartens, Berlin. The first six Individuals depicted in the bottom row, from left to right are: Oreste Puliti, Morero, the Offenbach fencing master Arturo Gazzera, Mr. Hoops, Helene Mayer, and a member of the Italian parliament named Marcini. Caption on reverse: "Fectmeister im Zoo --- Die Fechtabteilung der Deutschen Turnerschaft bot gestern ihren Anhangern im Marmorsaal des Zoologischen Gartens einen sel tenen Genuss. Die Elite der italienischen Fechmeister war vom Tournier in Offenbach nach Berlin gekommen und legten hier Proben ihrer Kunst ab. Den Olou bildete seldstverstandlich das Auftreten der noch nicht 17-jahrigen deutschen Fechtmeisterin Helene Mayer aus Offenbach, heute wohl die beste Fechternin der Welt. Unser Bild zeigt von links nach rechts, L. Reihe: Europemeister im Florettfechten Pulitti, Altmeister Morero, der Offenbacher Fechtmeister Gazzeria, Herrn Hoops, Frl. Mayer, don italienischen Abgeordneten Marcini."
• Competition for Actors
• Connecticut
• Connecticut
• Connecticut Outdoor Championships
• Connecticut to Hold Outdoor Championships
• Considérations sur le Grand Match
  The article discusses the upcoming fleuret match between Lucien Gaudin and Aldo Nadi, highlighting the paradox of seeking the opinion of an épée specialist on this bout. Despite reservations about the weapon choice, the author supports Gaudin wholeheartedly and expects the match to garner significant attention and financial support due to public interest. There is a strong belief in Gaudin's prowess and an acknowledgment of Nadi's formidable reputation among Italian fencers, particularly his brother Nedo Nadi. The article emphasizes the potential positive impact of this match on fencing's popularity, suggesting it will draw both enthusiasts and a broader audience to the sport. Despite criticisms from fellow épéeists, the author defends the match's significance and anticipates a spirited contest that will captivate spectators.
• Correction
• Correction
• Correction
• Credit Where Credit is Due
• Crossed Blades
• D'Oriola and French Team at Awards Ceremony
  French fencer Christian Marie Auguste d'Oriola (front, second from left) and his team receiving silver medals in the team foil competition. Caption: D'oriola remporte la medaille D'argent. Voici le champion d'escrime francasi Christian D'Oriola, recevant la medaille d'argent, suivi de l'equipe francaise, qui s'est classe deuxime du tournoi de fleuret apres avoir battu l'Italie, aujourd'hui, 26 novembre, aux Jeux Olympiqes de Melbourne Translation: D'oriola wins the Silver medal. Here is the French fencing champion Christian D'Oriola, receiving the silver medal, followed by the French team, which came second in the foil tournament after beating Italy, today, November 26, at the Melbourne Olympics
• Dan and Vaccaroni Fencing Foil
  Aurora Dan (Romania, depicted at left) fencing Dorina Vaccaroni (Italy, depicted at right) in the women's individual foil event at the 1984 Olympic Games. Vaccaroni won bronze in this event.
• Dan and Vaccaroni Fencing Foil
  Aurora Dan (Romania, depicted at left) fencing Dorina Vaccaroni (Italy, depicted at right) in the women's individual foil event at the 1984 Olympic Games. Vaccaroni won bronze in this event.