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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...unexpected events occurred which made it seem toward the close that Harvard would lose. In the 100 yards dash Roche sprained a tendon in his leg when almost at the finish line, and had to be carried off the track, and Warren fell over the last hurdle in the 220 when he seemed sure of a place. Harvard's poor showing in the mile run was due to Grant's insubordination in competing in the Marathon race contrary to Mr. Lathrop's orders. As a measure of discipline he was not allowed to enter the games on Saturday...
...high hurdles the Pennsylvania men failed to qualify in the trial heats, though in the second heat Williams had a close race with Remington for second place. In the first heat of the 100 yards dash Pennsylvania was shut out. The other was a ten-second heat and was very close. Hoffman was leading near the finish when Roche made a good spurt, but failed to overtake the Pennsylvania man. The 440 yards run was a beautiful race and one of the most interesting events. Hillary set the pace until half way around, when Hollister increased his pace and passed...
Hoffman won the first heat of the 220 yards dash easily in 22 seconds. The second heat was closer, Denholm passing Hillary half way to the finish line. Denholm lead in the final for two-thirds of the course, where he was passed by Hoffman. The half mile was an interesting race, though Hollister won without much exertion. Fenno set the pace for the first lap; then Orton crept to the front and on the turn pushed his way inside of Fenno, who was passed by Lane. Then Hollister quickened his speed and easily passed the field, winning by about...
...Yards Dash-First heat: Bigelow, H.; Denholm, H.; Tewkesbury, P.; Kennedy, P. Second heat: Roche, H.; Dunstan, H.; Hoffmann...
...Yards Dash-First heat: Bigelow, H.; Marshall, H.; Hoffmann, P.; Kennedy, P. Second heat: Denholm, H.; Shore, H.; Tewkesbury, P.; Hillary...