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...going several miles to see; but when the race between them is as close as that of to-morrow seems likely to be, the interest ought to be very great. Of the five crews the Freshman is the only one that can be said to stand no chance for first place. The Law School crew is considered by many to stand the best chance, although the Juniors have great confidence in their men. Altogether, the race is pretty sure to be a close one. A good deal of interest is also felt in the Senior Scullers' race between Messrs. Goddard...
...yard run, first trials...
Gold medals will be given for first, and silver for second and third prizes...
...Athletic Association took place at Mott Haven, Friday, May 9, and proved a marked success. Mr. Twombley fulfilled the duties of President, while Mr. Curtis acted as Referee, and Mr. Johnson as Starter. Harvard entered E. J. Wendell for the 100-yard race. Lee, University of Pennsylvania, won the first heat in 11 1/8 seconds, and Wendell the second in 10 4/5 seconds, Loney, Princeton, having a walk-over for the third heat. In the final heat, Lee was successful in 10 4/5 seconds, Randolph of Rutgers getting the second place, through Wendell's claim of foul entered against Stewart...
...walk-over in the first heat of the 220-yard. Wendell won his heat easily in 25 seconds, and also the final heat in 24 2/5 seconds. Lawson of Columbia won the first heat in the 120-yard hurdle-race in 20 seconds, Cowdin of Harvard winning the second in 19 3/4 seconds, and the final heat easily in 19 2/5 seconds. The other sports worthy of mention were: Throwing the hammer, won by Larkin of Princeton by a throw of 87 feet 1 inch; the running high jump, won by Conover of Columbia by a jump of 5 feet...