Word: delay
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...shape will be very gratifying to those who have been living in Cambridge and realize the almost universal need of such an institution. It certainly seems that such a project, now that it is known to be good one, should be taken up and pushed through with as little delay as possible. It is to be sincerely hoped that such plans as there now are can be made to reach some tangible results during the coming year...
...races began at 3.45 after a considerable delay. The referee was M. L. Butler of the Bradford Boat Club; starter, G. Du Blois of the B. A. A.; J. G. Lathrop was timer. The conditions were almost perfect; an even tide was running out and a light wind blew down the course...
...subscriptions to the fund would be larger and more numerous. There is now a strong feeling among the students that an institution on the general plan of the English university clubs and Houston Hall at the University of Pennsylvania is really needed in Cambridge, and that the longer delay there is in starting it the greater will be the misfortune to the University...
...Sophomore crew raced the B. A. A. crew over the mile course in the basin yesterday afternoon. After some delay the start was made at half-past six from the Union boathouse. B. A. A. had the better of the start, but '99 continued to gain steadily, and at the half-mile had a lead of a length. From here the B. A. A. coxswain steered a shorter course out in the river, while the '99 boat continued to follow the wall, thus losing considerable distance. B. A. A. let her run at the mile a bit over a length...
...before reaching the tape. Hollister then managed to touch him and though Fisher, Yale's crack quarter-miler had gained a lead of seven yards, the Harvard runner overhauled him and won by five yards. The time for the relay was 49 4-5s., but allowing for the delay Hollister's time was considerably faster. The whole time...