Word: fasting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...slow hare and hounds run took place yesterday afternoon instead of a fast one which was at first intended. The air was clear and brisk, making the afternoon a most desirable one for a run; yet, in spite of that, only six hounds entered. As Davenport and Downs were unable to run, Gorham, '90, and Dodge, '91, acted as hares, starting at precisely 4.11 from Matthews. Their course extended through back yards and cross streets to Fresh Pond, thence up the railroad track to Mount Auburn cemetery, from there to the Brighton abattoir, over Brighton street to Barry' corner, where...
Upton, who is playing a strong game in the Andover rush line, will enter Harvard '93. He is also the catcher of the Academy nine, and a fast runner...
...first fast hare and hounds run of the season will take place this afternoon, starting from the steps of Matthews as soon after 4 o'clock as recitations will allow...
...those who do not know the difference between the fast and slow hunts, it will be well to say that in the fast hunt, instead of having a break at the finish, the hounds are allowed to run as they please all the way, and thus dispense with a master of hounds. This, of course makes the fast hunt the easier of the two, as a man is not obliged to keep with the crowd, but can set his own pace in harmony with his own strength. The hares in today's run will be C. A. Davenport...
...Fridays, or Thursdays. There remains but a month in which this sport can be enjoyed. Will not the H. A. A. therefore, give the suggestion a trial? There will doubtless be enough men on hand at every run to warrant a start. In regard to the so-called "fast hunts" will the H. A. A. hold every second or third run a "fast" one and not leave it till the last and then hold...