Word: feet
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...grounds of the Berkeley Athletic Club on Saturday, A. F. Copeland, of the Manhattan Athletic Club, broke the records for the 75, 100 and 120 yards, over 2 1-2 feet hurdles, by running the distan esin 9, 12 4-5, and 14 3-5 seconds, respectively...
...fumbled the ball, and Cumnock dropping on it scored the second touchdown. Time, 10 minutes. Fitzhugh kicked a goal, but it was disallowed on account of Harding's offside play. Wesleyan's ball on twenty-five-yard line. A bad fumble of Hall brought the ball within a few feet of the Wesleyan line. Dean broke through and stopped McDonald's punt, and Davis again getting the ball secured Harvard's third touchdown. Time 13 minutes. Fitzhugh kicked a goal. Score, 14-0. From centre of field the ball was dribbled to Slayback, who gained ten yards. Wesleyan kicked...
...that the music should be of a lighter character than that chosen for last year's performance. Light, jiggy airs are far more appropriate to the banjo than are the more intricate pieces which the Pierian renders; and there is a special charm about music which sets the feet going, as does the "British Patrol" or a spanish jig. We hope the Banjo Club may become a permanent feature of the concerts, and that it may continue to be successful...
...which compels a man to prove true to himself and to his convictions as he stands before an audience composed of students like himself and express his own thoughts and character in every sentiment he utters. The habit of hearing one's own voice, of thinking upon one's feet is a most valuable acquisition and it can be obtained in no other way than by participation in the work of the Harvard Union...
...Nova Scotia red sandstone., the rest of the building being in brick, with terra cotta mouldings and a free use of copper in the stack and elsewhere. The book stack (only one-third of which is to be built at present), will be, when entire, 96 by 110 feet; the main building is 140 feet by 89, and the tower is 95 feet high. The utmost care has been shown in providing for the three essentials to a good library-first, the accommodation for the books themselves; second, the space and facilities afforded the librarian and his assistants, and third...