Word: racing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...club hopes to arrange a race with the Yale Yacht Club later in the year...
...Grant M. S., and Wilson, U. of P., were the first runners in the 'varsity race. Though Wilson led for the first five laps, Grant succeeded in finishing seven yards ahead. Mechling, however, soon overtook Alexander '99, and from this time on U. of P. increased their lead...
...Harvard men made a good showing in the dashes. C. D. Daly 1901 won the 40 yards novice in a very close race. N. R. Willard 1900 won the 40 yards handicap from the 9 ft. mark in 4 3-5s.; G. J. Holliday 1 L. was third. The invitation 40 yards dash was one of the closest races of the meet. All six men were within two yards of each other at the finish. Finally the race was given to W. J. Holland of Boston College. The time was 4 3-5s. which equals the world...
...Rockwell 1900, led in the one mile handicap until within 30 yards of the finish where he was passed by two men. O. W. Richardson '99, ran a good race but was too heavily handicapped to get a place...
HARVARD YACHT CLUB.- There will be an important meeting of the Harvard Yacht Club on Tuesday evening, March 1st, at 68 Mt. Auburn street, at 8 p. m. There will be the election of officers for the ensuing year and plans for a race with Yale will be discussed. All members are urged to be present...