Word: feet
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first half for Adams's eleven Macomber made a touchdown after a long run, while Thompson's men were unable to come within 15 yards of the line. In the second half changes were made on both sides, and Thompson's team forced the ball to 5 feet of their opponents' line. They lost the chance for scoring by a fumble, but five minutes later Proctor made a beautiful punt which brought the ball almost to Adams's men's line. Thompson's squad broke through, blocked the attempted punt and scored a touchdown. During no time in the half...
These floors are supported by iron columns, several feet apart and extending throughout the length and breadth of the hall. Between these supports will be the shelves for the books...
This arrangement will leave passages a few feet wide between the shelves...
...ball used is a large leathern one, about six feet in diameter, and filled with...
...game is played on a field 160 feet wide and 120 feet long, marked by five-yard lines like a football "gridiron." The ball is put in play at the centre, and the object is to push it as far as possible into the opponents territory. If the ball is pushed over the back line, a goal is scored and counts five. If this is not done, one point is scored for every five yards that has been gained. If the ball is exactly on the centre when time is called, there is no score...