Mad with sudden rage, Flockley scrambled up and let out a savage kick for Tom's stomach.

But Tom was too quick for the sophomore, and leaped to one side.
"Foul!" cried Tom.
"Don't do that again!" called one of the seniors to Dudd.

"If you do you'll be ruled out." Kicking and punching were prohibited by the rules.

All the boys could do was to wrestle and throw each other, and either try to pull the neckties away or hold on to them.
On and on the battle waged, each minute growing hotter.

Many of the students were almost winded, and felt that they could not endure the struggle much longer.