Word: half
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...grounds shall not be more than 400 feet nor less than 300 feet long, and one half the length in width...
...After a goal has been won sides shall be changed and the losing side shall kick off. In the event of no goal being won at the lapse of half an hour, ends shall be changed...
...this time the ball was driven down toward the Canada goal, Curtis making a very pretty pass to Seamans. A touch-down was then obtained by Leeds, but as the ball was brought by Cushing between the goal-posts, the goal was not allowed. This ended the first half-hour. The second half being begun, Littauer led off, and the ball was at once driven toward the Canada goal. Here a lively scrimmage took place at the mud-puddles, and Leeds succeeded in obtaining another touch-down. Seamans kicked the ball over the goal, making a beautiful diagonal kick. After...
...around the room, thereby shifting the dust from the bookcase to the centre table, from the centre table to the side table, and so about the room. I have calculated that the dust revolves around the room at the rate of once in four days, and that it gains half its volume in every revolution...
...Weld alone has been entitled to boats for both crews, while Holworthy, using 10 seats, had a right to 3 3/1. Thus it is seen that boats which last year were provided for about 235 men, paying $3,500, are used by 78 men, who have paid sometimes only half a year's assessment; so that so far Mr. Blakey's receipts are this year less than a third of last year's. Most of his boats are lying useless on his hands, or are used by men who will not pay promptly, and who, by the Constitution, should...