Word: scanted
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...objection raised if this arrangement had been plainly stated in advance. The allotment may seem to be a mechanical matter, but it neglects human values which are not easily adjusted. Is it fair to men who have asked friends from a distance to cut down on their applications on scant notice...
...yard dash C. C. Colt led the field for the first half of the race. At the corner Jones, who started with a 20-yard handicap, passed him and came in a scant yard before Robb. Smith finished third. The time was 50 seconds...
...Carroll cup race for single scullers, held at the close of the afternoon's program, was a sensational struggle throughout. E. D. Emerson E.S. winning finally by a scant quarter length in 7 minutes 30 seconds. H. E. Feiring '23, in a tremendous spurt at the finish, nearly succeeded in overhauling Emerson, but his bid for victory was spoiled when one of the motor boats went across, the course, churning up the water and causing him to lose two strokes. J. P. Whittal '25 was third by a matter of three lengths with G. S. Nutt '24, winner of last...
...third event was for first school fours. Here again Browne and Nichols carried off the prize, the "Harvard Challenge Cup", but this time her margin of victory was a scant two feet. Rindge Tech was barely nosed out at the finish by B. and N. while the Noble and Greenough, Cambridge Latin, and Tabor Academy fours trailed in that order...
...slower runners. The finish of the quarter-mile was very close, the three men who placed all starting with a 15-yard handicap. H. F. Colt '22 and Curtis forged to the front at the last turn, and sprinted against a strong wind, Colt crossing the line a scant two feet ahead of his rival...