Word: loafing
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...bicycle being especially interesting. In this race G. F. Baker, Jr., is deserving of much credit for the splendid way in which he set the pace throughout. He carried the rest of the men over the course in fine form and kept the race from degenerating into a slow loaf, as is usually the case with these races. He was only passed on the last lap by H. B. Hewitt who won by a good spurt down the home stretch...
chowder probably came to us from the island of Jersey through our Marblehead fishermen-corrupted from the French chaudiere, while our intercourse with the Dutch settlers of the New Netherlands is recorded in the phrase span of horses. From the Germans we got the word loaf and loafer. From the Spanish Mexicans vamose. Such examples might be multiplied without number...
...notice in the CRIMSON that the latest special train to leave for Springfield on Saturday will be at 8.35, and that excursion tickets will be good only on the special trains. This would get the crowds into Springfield before noon and they would have to "loaf" about the city for over two hours. As all seats are numbered, it is entirely unnecessary to go to the grounds until just before the game. Owing to this face, many students wish to stay in Cambridge until nearer noon on Saturday. As one of this number, I ask permission through your columns...
There were only two entries in the two mile bicycle race which was a regular loaf. J. C, Hunt led into the stretch, but was passed by J. W. Eddy who won by a foot...
...captain of the crew and given a fair and equal trial with others. The more inexperienced the person is the greater his need of starting in with the crew at once, yet there is no one in college who is so good an oar that he can afford to loaf until Christmas or thereabouts before he begins the work of training. We would earnestly urge once more old men as well as new to give their names immediately to Captain Vail, whether they are playing football or not. It is unity of action which brings success and everyone...