Word: start
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...word to scratch men. Don't feel disappointed if you are beaten. As an old English athlete, a man who had won and lost more races than any of our college athletes have, said, "It is more honor to get beaten off scratch than to win off a start...
...Harvard Bicycle Club will probably start on Saturday next, for New buryport. The club will spend the night there and return to Cambridge on Sunday. Distance 45 miles. All those wishing to join the club can do so either at 16 Weld, or 10 Grays...
...three deep along the edge, and a few were on the roof. The number on the balconies was greater than usual, as the crowd left the floats on account of the rain. At about 11-55, just as the four crews were drawing into line for the start at the lower bridge, the lower balcony suddenly gave away, at a point near the centre, the part nearest the river going first. Those on the edge jumped into the water, while some near the doors ran back into the building and others ran down the platforms leading to the floats. almost...
...hares win if the hounds come in after them by a greater amount of time than the time of start and the first hound in, gets a second prize...
...winners of 1st prizes in previous runs of the club shall be handicapped as follows: When the run is under 15 miles, one minute at the start and 10 seconds at the finish. When the run is over 15 miles, one minute at the start and 20 seconds at the finish...