Word: feet
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...chart are plotted the measurements of an individual of American ancestry-his age, 33 years, weight, 161 pounds, and height, 5 feet, 9.7 inches Upon referring to the chart, it will be noticed that the most remarkable characteristic of this figure is its approach to perfect symmetry in some parts, and its marked divergence from it in others. The weight, which is a trifle heavy for the height, is very uniformly distributed, the only excess being in the region of the chest, hips and arms. The relative proportion of the different heights of the body is very nearly true...
...running high jump, S. r. Bell and R. S. Hale tied at 5 feet, 4 inches. This event and the running broad jump, which was postponed on account of darkness, will be finished tomorrow...
...SALE-A large, flat-top Derby desk, nearly new, in quartered oak. Size 6 ft. by 3 1-2 feet. Has eight drawers and a book closet. J. F. SPALDING, 13 Follen street...
...started until the increasing demands of a growing university make them necessary. This main building is situated in the midst of a beautiful expanse of country, consisting of some ten acres about a mile from the centre of Worcester. It is situated upon a gentle slope about 400 feet from the street, while at its side and in its rear are acres of land suitable for the location of any buildings deemed necessary in the future. The building is intended for lecture and recitation rooms; in the basement, however, is to be placed the gymnasium of the college, thus dispensing...
...about eight minutes Wood made the second touchdown, resulting in a goal. Two more touchdowns were made in quick succession by Nichols and Wood, from which goals were kicked by Saxe. A very poor pass by Nichols over Porter's head gave the ball to Amherst within two feet of Harvard's goal line. It looked for awhile as though Amherst would score, but on the fourth down the ball went to Harvard. Good rushes by Butler brought the ball well up in the centre of the field. Again Harvard lost ground by a bad pass to Nichols. Good work...