Word: speeding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Three tests are made: first, the time required for a response to a bell signal; second, the quickness and speed of a blow struck in response to a singal; and third, the time and accuracy of attempts made to touch a dot suddenly shown in an unexpected position...
...Navy's new launch, which it is expected will be finished by May 1, is to be one of the best of its kind in the country. The launch is 60 feet long, 9 feet beam and is to be fitted with compound engines which will attain a maximum speed of 16 miles an hour. The total cost of the launch will be about...
...failed to develop any players of especial ability among the new men, although many of the candidates who played on their class teams are showing marked improvement. The most important work is being done by candidates for battery positions. Several of the new candidates for pitcher show plenty of speed, but lack control...
...hurt, and gave way to Hoag. Wrightington and Gonterman also showed up brilliantly, each of them repeatedly making long runs. Waters and Gonterman did clever work also in the rush line. The best part of Fairchild's playing was his interference; his passing was often at fault, both in speed and accuracy. In the line, Lewis was a host in himself. His cool, steady work was all that could be desired. Acton and Mackie interferred unusually well and both filled their places with great credit. The same can be said of Manahan and Emmons. Connor and Beal were less effieient...
...sprints, the most promising men are Grandin, Lyttle, McCarthy. These particular candidates have no established recoreds, but have shown considerable speed in trial heats...