Word: races
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Shortly after three o'clock the bell was struck to warn the contestants in the one-mile running race to get ready, and they shortly afterwards appeared on the field and took their positions on the course in the following order, number one being on the inside: J. Holmes, '79 (1), H. W. Cushing, '77 (2), L. Cushing, '79 (3), C. G. James, '79 (4). On the firing of the pistol they started, and Mr. H. W. Cushing took the lead, followed by Messrs. James, L. Cushing, and Holmes, in the order named. The first quarter was made...
...next event on the programme (the one-mile walk) there was only one entry (Mr. G. W. Green, '76), and consequently there was no race, the rules of the Association requiring two contestants in order that there shall be a race. The running high-jump was, therefore, called instead, and Messrs. E. C. Hall, '76, and H. G. Danforth, '77, appeared in answer to the sound of the bell. The cup was won by Mr. Hall, who jumped 4 ft. 10 in., which was three inches less than the jump of last fall...
...three-mile race did not take place, there being only one entry, Mr. C. G. James, '79. The 120-yards hurdle-race, which stood next, was won by Mr. A. H. Latham, '77, over Mr. A. L. Rives, L. S., in 19 3/4 sec., gaining a second on the time at the last meeting...
...decided that the expenses at Saratoga, besides railroad fares, of any one who was chosen by the club to represent the College in the single-scull race would be paid; but that beyond this nothing else would be done. There have been four men trying for the single-race championship, Le Moyne, '77, Danforth, '77, Harriman, '77, and Denton, L. S. S. In a trial race, one or two weeks ago, in which the first three pulled, Le Moyne, '77, came in first in 15 m. 22 sec.; but the race was given to Harriman, who had 45 sec. allowance...
...favorable condition. Their endurance is wonderful, and a little more practice in small things, such as starting, will bring them into excellent form. The six to row at Springfield will probably consist of Bancroft, stroke; Bolan, 2; James, 3; Jacobs, 4; Thayer, 5; Morgan, bow. Immediately after the Springfield race these men will go to Saratoga and row in a six. The Executive Committee of the H. U. B. C. have decided to try a paper boat in the Saratoga race, and an effort will be made to obtain subscriptions from graduates to pay for it. So much has been...