Word: sharpness
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...sharp edges of the woodwork of the Gymnasium are being smoothed off, in order that men may not injure themselves by falling against them...
...final heat of the mile-race was between Messrs. Swan and Sturgis, '81. The former won by beautiful riding, in 3 m. 22 1/8 sec., - remarkable time, when the bad weather and sharp turns are taken into account...
YESTERDAY afternoon a large crowd assembled on Jarvis Field to see the remarkable game of ball between the "Harvard Picked Nine" and the "Hod-lifters of Sever Hall." The features of the game were, the Borsair's sharp work as pitcher, the able support the Frauditor gave him behind the bat, and the fine fielding of Blister. We only have space to give a detailed account of the first inning. At precisely three o'clock the Borsair, gracefully poising himself on one toe, let fly the sphere. Moriarty, for the Hod-lifters, amid cries of the crowd...
...angles of the running track in the Gymnasium are so sharp that it will probably be necessary to walk over a portion of it. It is thought that the time made on this track will be seriously affected in consequence...
Lord, W. T. Sharp...