Word: inch
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...which the events took place, there being scarcely any delay, each event following in quick succession. The record for the running high jump which was held by G. R. Fearing '93, was broken by F. Sweeney of the Xavier A. C. who cleared 6 feet 2 1-2 inches, thus raising the record by one-fourth inch. Sweeney jumped in excellent form, never having to try twice for the same height...
High Jump (5in. limit); E. B. Bloss '94, 1-2inch; G. C. Chaney '94, 2 1-2inches...
...thus lowering Luther Cary's record of 21 4-5 sec. The records for long distance running, hurdling and walking, remain as before, but the jumping records have experienced quite a change. The standing high-jump record of 5 feet 1 1-2 inches held by Cook was beaten by Schwaner, who cleared the bar at 5 feet 3 1-4 inches. The record of 6 feet 4 inches for the running high jump, held so long by Page, was at last by 1-4 inch at Travers Island by Sweeney. The high vault record was also changed, Rodenbough surpassing...
...aluminum from which this shell is being made is one-twentieth of an inch thick and weighs about seven ounces per square foot. Galauaugh's contract calls for the completion of the boat by the latter part of March, when the crew will go to Philadelphia to try it on the Schuylkill. If it is satisfactory Galauaugh will receive...
...members of last year's Yale nine have received a championship trophy in the shape of a small gold ball half an inch in diameter...