Word: lighter
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Balloons fall into three general classes: the ordinary balloon, the kite balloon and the "blimp," or English type of lighter-than-air machine. The simple balloon is now used almost entirely for training purposes, to accustom the airmen in the handling of their craft. The type of balloon termed the "kite" is known more familiarly as the observation balloon. On the western front these airships hover over the armies, remaining in a nearly stationary position for long periods of time. They thus are poised for a fixed view of the enemy activities and can communicate movements of troops and other...
Coach Anderson expressed himself as satisfied with the material, especially the Freshmen who reported in the lighter weights. Several of last year's Freshman team reported, but there is only one member of the 1917 University team in the squad, R. W. Killam '19, who wrestles in the 135-pound class. L. B. Davis '20, a heavyweight of the 1920 team, is also a strong candidate...
...boxing, wrestling, swimming and other games. It is probable that if there is sufficient interest shown, informal tournaments and series may be arranged in these sports. Rowing machines, chest-weights and punching-bags will also be available for the use of students, as well as some of the other lighter apparatus that has been transferred from the old Hemenway Gymnasium...
With a squad of 68, the 1921 team met for the third time to work again on fundamentals. Because of the military meeting, the practice was considerably shortened, and so was lighter than the third practice would ordinarily justify...
...matters far lighter than honor to a Marshal of France have the friendships of nations been built...