Word: breadths
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Princeton's new track will be a third of a mile in circuit with a breadth of 24 feet on the 100 yard stretch...
...moving forward let the body be well balanced, the feet planted firmaly against the stretcher, and the inside arm constantly moving against the oar and extending it. This will keep the button up. When fully forward in which position the knees should be open to about the breadth of the chest, the oar, which ought to have been gradually coming to the water on the forward swing (the hand pressure becoming lighter and lighter as it reaches over the stretcher) must grip the water firm, square and clean, the whole weight of the body being lifted onto it (not with...
...sadly to be deplored-but we believe that the unprejudiced intelligent opinion of the country places our university where she belongs at the head of American educational institutions. The best of advantages and methods are our own, and Harvard has always taken first rank for her freedom and her breadth. Despite the sneers of croakers and wisacres, she is today as she has been ever, the mother of cultured manly sons...
...knew him. Though his extremely retiring disposition prevented his forming a large circle of acquaintances, yet his few friends seemed to hold for him in no ordinary degree a deep respect and love. As a scholar he ranked among the the first of his class, and his breadth of character, strengthened and nourished by travel, was a marked feature in his life. He always took an active interest in all college affairs, but especially in those for advancing the interests of Harvard. His moral nature was exceptionally pure, and could not fail to impress all with whom he came...
...been definitely decided upon, but they will probably occur about May 6. It is more than likely that the 'varsity and the Athletic Club crews will row against each other on the same day. It has been found that the new Harvard bridge, not withstanding the breadth of its spans, will cause considerable difficulty, and some very clever steering will be required of the coxswains. Two of the four class crews will probably pass under the span nearest the draw on one side and two under the corresponding span on the other. The positions will be determined...