Word: inch
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Running High Jump, for which entered A. C. Denniston, '83, T. C. Bachelder, '83, G. B. Morison, '83, W. O. Edmands, S. S., and Walter Soren, '83. All those who had entered appeared for the contest. The height of the bar at standing was 4 feet 2 inches. The contestants went over easily, and the bar was gradually raised. Bachelder withdrew at 4 feet 7 3/4 inches, having failed to go over at that height. Edmands and Soren were applauded for the ease and grace with which they jumped, and as the stick went up inch by inch...
...Field, '84, entered. The bar was started at 6 feet; all went over. The bar was gradually raised, and it seemed as if they would never fail. As the it successfully, the applause became vociferous. Mr. Wendell finally announced the height of the stick at 8 feet 10 1/2 inches. At this, Mandell failed twice, but went over the third time. At 9 feet 3/4 inches, Chase retired, failing after three trials. Field soon after withdrew. Mandell failed to go higher than this and was awarded the cup at 9 feet 3/4 inch...
...sale. - A 53-inch Harvard bicycle, half roadster, half racer. In perfect repair. All latest improvements. Apply at 32 Holyoke for price and further particulars...
...ascended from time to time and the athletes successfully vaulted it, the enthusiastic audience showed its approbation by hearty applause. In the tenth round Morison failed and withdrew. One by one the contestants withdrew, until all had left but Soren and Atkinson. At 7 feet 1 inch the judges declared a tie between the two, and Mr. Wendell announced that the cup had been awarded Walter Soren, '83, on account of his style...
...Sale. - A 53-inch "Harvard" bicycle, half roadster, half racer, all the latest improvements and full nickle-plated. For price, etc., inquire...