Word: ran
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...claimed that Haley of San Francisco ran the 100 yards dash in nine and four-fifth seconds recently...
...steamer City of Worcester of the Norwich line, bound for New London, Conn., ran on the rocks known as the Governor's Table in East river last night. The passengers were safely transferred to New York...
...steamship Pera of the Ross line was totally wrecked near Cape Race May 31st. She ran into an iceberg in a fog and sank almost instantly. The passengers and crew escaped in boats, but it is feared some of the boats have been lost...
Messrs. Goodwin, '84, Carey, '83, and Atkinson, '85, entered for the quarter-mile run. At the start and for a considerable distance Goodwin and Carey ran neck and neck, eliciting loud cheers. Near the finish Goodwin made a spurt and passed easily to the front, winning in 55 1/4 seconds. His best previous record and the best college record was 50 3/4 seconds...
...President Folwell, with Professors Moore and Pike, decided to watch for developments at his house. The night wore on till 2 o'clock or later, when President Folwell discovered a party approaching and started to meet them. They dropped the gates which they bore, and all but one ran back to Fourth street, pursued by President Folwell. This one, who was Asa Paine, the victim of the shooting, ran straight by the president, and was pursued by Professors Moore and Pike, the latter drawing his revolver and crying, "Halt, or I will shoot you!" This threat incited the young...