Word: racing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...defects which seriously marred their work earlier in the season. They will row a little in the new boat every day in order to become thoroughly accustomed to it. They will not pull over the four-mile course in it at full speed, however, until two days before the race. Then they will be sent for all they are worth, and if nothing happens they are going to make time that will astonish some of the chronic grumblers who are always and forever finding fault with the crew, the coach, the management and everything connected with the navy...
...single scull race for the Carroll-Thayer challenge cup will take place on Wednesday, June 16th, at 12. The entries are: J. B. Fletcher, '87, A. E. Stearns, '87, J. W. Wood, '88, R. W. Bush...
...watches of both judges at the finist of the 220 yards race yesterday were under 22 sec. But as one was 21 4-5 and the other 21 9-10, the time had to be called 22 sec. because no fraction less than 1-8 is used...
...spite of the threatening weather, an audience of between 50 and 75 saw Baker break the 220 yards record yesterday afternoon. The track at Beacon Park was chosen for the race, because it has a 220 yards straight-a-way. It has the representation of being an exceptionally fast track, but in spite of the broken records yesterday, it was in poor condition. The rain had formed a thin layer of mud on the top, and even when this was scraped off, the track was dead and without its usual spring. To make the record beyond dispute, four well known...
...college, by his great success. It is gratifying to reflect that this record has been established beyond dispute. The judges and timers were gentlemen of the highest reputation, and prominent in athletic circles, so we may feel sure that this record will never be questioned. It was a beautiful race, and it was fairly won against the only antagonist, time. The hard and faithful training of the winter met its reward. In the name of the college, we again congratulate the winner on his great success...