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...supposed that H. Smith, N. B. C. C., 50 yds., would win readily over R. H. Davis, scratch. At first it looked as if the race was between H. D. Hutchins, 100 yds., and Smith. Davis did not seem to gain much, while Smith readily overtook the leaders. During the third and fourth laps Davis gained steadily and at the end of the third he and Smith passed Hutchins and Drummond. About half way through the fourth lap Davis, riding magnificently, overtook Smith, and took the lead. But the effort seemed too great for him; Smith, by a good spurt...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cycling Race Meet. | 5/12/1890 | See Source »

...hard game but they were so evenly matched that neither could gain any appreciable advantage. At last a fumble by one of Andover's backs allowed Stickney to secure the ball with a clear field before him. He started for Andover's goal line hotly pursued by Bliss, who overtook and downed him about five yards from the line. The Andover eleven now rallied strongly and prevented Exeter's scoring the coveted touchdown. Four times did the Exeter rushers hurl themselves in vain against the Andover line, and then having failed to advance the ball the requisite five yards, forfeited...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Andover, 10; Exeter, 0. | 11/12/1888 | See Source »

...again. Perry and Bancroft then made two more touchdowns. One goal. Bancroft, after a hard run, crossed the line again, and a punt out to Porter gave another goal to Harvard. Rice secured the ball, and, with a clear field before him, made for the Harvard goal, but Holden overtook and downed him easily. Porter made the last play of the game by running half the length of the field and securing a touchdown, which yielded a goal. Total...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FOOT-BALL. | 10/6/1887 | See Source »

...Austin was of singularly affectionate and winning disposition. His natural vivacity and unvarying good-nature made him a universal favorite, and he numbered almost as many friends among the upper classes as in his own. He was active and vigorous till his fatal illness overtook him, and was an athlete of unusual promise...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: William Francis Austin. | 10/1/1886 | See Source »

HALF MILE RUN.Much interest centred in this race as it was expected that Baker might break the record. The entries were, Wendell Baker, '86 (scratch), E. L. Blossom, '88, (75 yards), and C. N. B. Wheeler, '86, (90 yards). Baker did not run well, and although he overtook Blossom, Wheeler won the race by about 12 yards. Wheeler's time was 1m. 59 s., Baker's 2m. 5 1-2s. Record, 2m. 4-5s. by Goodwin...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University Handicap Meeting. | 11/2/1885 | See Source »

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