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Allen started the University mile by gaining five yards over Howlett of Tech. This was increased slightly by Robb, who raced Jeppe. Kent with eight-foot strides increased his lead over Bateman to 25 yards. Those thinking the University would win easily reckoned without Leness, who aroused great excitement on the last leg by cutting Lundell's lead down to five yards. The time...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COACHING SYSTEM TRIUMPH SEEN IN RELAY VICTORIES | 2/2/1925 | See Source »

After these many years, McKenzie Moss, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, ordered estimates to be prepared on the cost of erecting 160 miles of eight-foot wire fence. The idea has the simplicity of genius...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Trouble Cure | 4/14/1924 | See Source »

...miles of eight-foot wire fence...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Point With Pride: Apr. 14, 1924 | 4/14/1924 | See Source »

...before Christmas the President spent at his office. Mrs. Coolidge and their two sons went to market and purchased an eight-foot Norway spruce Christmas tree which they erected and decorated in the Blue Room of the White House. Mrs. Coolidge also despatched 50 bunches of roses from the White House conservatory to the sales girls of the store where she obtained the great portion of her "White House trousseau." At 5 p. m. the President pressed a button, lighting the great National Christmas tree rising 60 feet high in the oval south of the White House. A choir from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: The White House Week: Jan. 7, 1924 | 1/7/1924 | See Source »

With the point score all even Dr. 0. F. Willing, of Portland, sank an eight-foot putt on the home hole to win the final match and bring the cup to America...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Walker Cup | 5/28/1923 | See Source »

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