Word: speeding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Cornwell was returned to bow. White who has been substitute all the year, except for a few days when he was tried in the boat, was put in Hollister's place at No. 4. This change keeps the shell on its keel much better and gives it more speed...
...broad jump Harvard received her last disappointment. Bloss won only second place. It is to be said in explanation that the running path was excessively heavy, preventing Bloss from getting the speed which is the essential part of his jump. Accordingly, he fell a few inches short of Sheldon of Yale, who, depending rather on his spring than on his run, cleared 21ft. 9 3-4 in. Wheelwright won third place...
...sophomore crew has, probably, the best form of any crew on the river, but there seems to be a fatal lack of speed. There are four men of last year's freshman crew in the boat; the rest have never rowed before...
...marked improvement in batting, while his work behind the bat has been very encouraging. Williams the other candidate for catcher is a good back-stop, throws hard and accurately, but so far has been weak at the bat. The pitchers are Forsyth, Altman, Bradley and Hitzrot. They all have speed and fairly good control. Bradley has been playing well in the field, but has not pitched any owing to a lame arm. The showing made by the others has been about equal. Otto, the first baseman, has shown great improvement in batting, while his fielding is very sure. King...
Time. Bell. Quickness of blow. (Starting time. Speed...