Word: firm
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Juniors, notwithstanding the rearrangement necessitated by the loss of Swaim, rowed fairly well together on Saturday, with a lively catch and firm pull of the oar through the water...
...judged at present, the chances of victory lie between the Juniors and Sophomores, but as there is excellent material among the other two classes some close contests are expected. The track which has been carefully rolled and brushed is hard and firm, and unusually fast. In all probability the games will take place without regard to weather conditions unless a heavy storm occurs. The field itself offers good footing for the weight men, while the high and broad jumpers as well as the pole vaulters should experience no difficulty in keeping their ground...
Since Wednesday regular practice has been held on the track in the Stadium. The weather conditions have been excellent and as a result the track is firm and hard. On Wednesday 18 men reported at the training table in the Union and a considerable number of others also returned for work. In all 24 men have been taken to the training table, and no more will be added probably until after the class games...
During the past week a large number of candidates have been reporting daily for track practice. Now that the track is in a firm condition both the high and low hurdles have been set up; as yet, however, the hurdlers have not been timed. The sprinters have been doing short stretches on the track, and the milers and two-milers have usually been sent around for five laps. Some very good records were obtained last Wednesday, when the sprinters were regularly timed, the quarter mile being run in 52 1-5s.; the half mile...
Yesterday afternoon the track squad was given time trials for the first time this season. Owing to the firm condition of the track some very good records were obtained...