Word: disc
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that day. The eclipse begins at 4.30 p. m., but its total phase does not commence until 5.31. The middle of the eclips is reached at 6.20, and the total phase ends at 7.09, but the earth's shadow does not entirely clear the lunar disc until...
...Although the kicking was hardly according to any particular style, the determination of the men made up for any real lack of power, and the kicking between Fogg and Fessenden was very even. Fogg and Fessenden was very even. Fogg. finally by a great effort, succedded in toughing the disc at the height of 8 feet 8 1-2 inches, winning the event. This breaks the Harvard record made by Soren, '83, of 8 feet 8 1-4 inches. This event does not count in the amateur record as the custom at Harvard has been to jump...
...ponderous disc to carve...