Word: miles
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...yards dash Roche sprained a tendon in his leg when almost at the finish line, and had to be carried off the track, and Warren fell over the last hurdle in the 220 when he seemed sure of a place. Harvard's poor showing in the mile run was due to Grant's insubordination in competing in the Marathon race contrary to Mr. Lathrop's orders. As a measure of discipline he was not allowed to enter the games on Saturday...
...final of the 100 yards followed and was won by Hoffman in 10 seconds with Denholm and Bigelow close behind. Roche was abreast of Hoffman, when his injury put him out of the race. The mile run and the mile walk were both very easy victories for Pennsylvania, though in the former Starbuck ran a plucky race...
Hoffman won the first heat of the 220 yards dash easily in 22 seconds. The second heat was closer, Denholm passing Hillary half way to the finish line. Denholm lead in the final for two-thirds of the course, where he was passed by Hoffman. The half mile was an interesting race, though Hollister won without much exertion. Fenno set the pace for the first lap; then Orton crept to the front and on the turn pushed his way inside of Fenno, who was passed by Lane. Then Hollister quickened his speed and easily passed the field, winning by about...
...mile bicycle race was won by Harbeck in the morning on the Charles River Park track. It was a very slow race, with a close finish, showing good headwork for the Harvard riders...
...Mile Run-Won by G. W. Orton, P.; second, A. Grant, P.; third, E. A. Mechling, P. Time...