Word: speeding
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...turned over a substantial lead at the end of his three laps, which was maintained by the next tow Ayer runners. H. W. Minot '17, anchor-man for Camp Devens, was unable, however, to keep ahead of Halpin of the Navy Yard, who defeated him by a burst of speed at the finish...
...whole-hearted immediate aim, Mr. Roosevelt concluded, must be to speed up the war in every possible way and at the earliest moment to make our military strength of decisive weight in Europe. Let us remember, he reminded his auditors, that "our troops fight abroad beside the Allies now so that at some future time they may not have to fight without allies beside their own ruined homes." This carried the 1,200 diners to their feet, cheering...
...factor in today's contest will be the work of the 1921 forwards. E. L. Bigelow has played a fast, heady game since the beginning of the season, and should be the mainstay of the offence. On the defence, H. P. King, by reason of his speed and shooting ability, should be very effective...
...will be unusually difficult this year, since such a large portion of the men are absent and in service. However, the committee hopes to secure an individual photograph of all members of the class who are in the army or navy. The official photographer is making particular efforts to speed the work and to arrange satisfactory appointments, and it is hoped that as many men as possible may have their photographs taken during the mid-year period. The fact is again emphasized that all Seniors who are leaving after the examinations make their appointments before that time, since it will...
...What was seldom done in times of peace has been made a daily necessity by war-time needs. Rivalry for the supremacy of the air is a forceful incentive to make machines in greater numbers and each one superior to previous aircraft. Bombing, reconnaissance and duelling have developed the speed, the capacity and range of modern aircraft. For the present, such progress is immediately turned to war uses, but in the future it will become a source of profit for a peaceful world. Although the destructive side of the present conflict seems most apparent, yet the constructive is ever noticeable...