The annual rope-pull contest across University Pond began in 1909, and pitted the freshman class against the sophomores.
In 1926, the Class of 1930 — despite serious preparation — lost to the Class of 1929. However, in 1927, the Class of 1930 restored their honor by dragging the Class of 1931 into the water as they took the win.
The photos below are of the 1935 contest. (We don’t know who emerged victorious.)
