Word: lapse
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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D. Grant M. S., and Wilson, U. of P., were the first runners in the 'varsity race. Though Wilson led for the first five laps, Grant succeeded in finishing seven yards ahead. Mechling, however, soon overtook Alexander '99, and from this time on U. of P. increased their lead.
In the 'Varsity race the men will each run six laps or 780 yards; while the Freshmen will run the customary 390 yards.
Originally there were about 160 candidates but the numbers have now fallen off somewhat. The work consists of about fifteen minutes rowing, ten minutes exercise, and about seven laps on the board track.
One of the greatest disappointments was Grant's poor showing in the mile run. He was expected by Harvard to win five points but instead, he allowed himself to be outgeneraled by the Yale men, and did not get a place. Spitzer, a Yale man, set a very fast pace...
Last night the second annual indoor games of the Cambridgeport G. A. were held in the Gymnasium, at the corner of Prospect and Harvard streets. Although the Harvard entries had been in training only a short time they did fairly well and, considering the small track, which was fifteen laps...