Word: air
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...spite of several days of unfavorable weather, at least one aeroplane was in the air almost all the time, and in several instances as many as four might be seen flying together, the aviators braving wind, rain, and fog. Owing to the interest shown by the large crowds which attended the flights, the meet was extended two days, and it was during this time that some of the most sensational flying was done...
...point of prizes won, Johnstone was second with a total of $5,000. He used a Wright biplane all the time. In the trial for duration he remained in the air for 3 hours, 5 minutes, and 40 seconds, and at the same time covered a distance of 101 miles, thereby breaking two American records and winning first place in both these events. In accuracy in landing he established a new world's record, bringing his biplane to a stop within 5 feet, 4 inches of a given mark. He also took second in the slow lap event...
...most fortunate features of the meet was the comparatively few accidents. Nobody was seriously injured and no aeroplane was damaged beyond repair. A. V. Roe was the greatest sufferer in this respect, breaking both of his triplanes, because his engines were not powerful enough to sustain the machines in air. The aviator himself escaped with a few scratches and bruises. Kearney's Pfitzner monoplane was nearly demolished early in the meet when his engine stopped and he crashed into the wire fence in front of the grand-stand. Kearney fortunately sustained but few injuries himself. Clifford B. Harmon, an amateur...
Following is the program for the Pop Concert in Symphony Hall this evening: 1. March, "The Comet," Strube 2. Overture, "Semiramide," Rossini 3. Waltz, "Thousand and One Nights," Strauss 4. Selection, "La grande duchesse," Offenbach 5. Suite, "Scenes Pittoresque," Massenet a. March. b. Air de Ballet. c. Angelus. d. Fete Boheme. 6. Song of the Bees, Filipucci 7. Selection, "I Pagliacci," Leoncavallo 8. Prelude, "Lohengrin," Wagner 9. Overture, "William Tell," Rossini (Cello, Mr. Keller). 10. Waltz, "Pres de Toi," Waldteufel 11. Danse des Petits Amours, Gervasio 12. Marche, "Boccaccio," Suppe
...University crews will leave for their training quarters at Red Top next Sunday. New quarters have been provided this year through the generosity of a graduate, who has supplied funds for the construction of portable houses. This will afford the men open air sleeping accommodations. These new quarters will be across the river from the old house and above the Freshmen...