Word: starter
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...following gentlemen acted as officers of the course: Referee, W. R. Thayer, '81; Judges, F. H. Allen, '80, C. A. Parker, '80; Starter, W. Kane, '82; Time-keeper, E. J. Wendell...
...fourth annual meeting of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association took place at Mott Haven, Friday, May 9, and proved a marked success. Mr. Twombley fulfilled the duties of President, while Mr. Curtis acted as Referee, and Mr. Johnson as Starter. Harvard entered E. J. Wendell for the 100-yard race. Lee, University of Pennsylvania, won the first heat in 11 1/8 seconds, and Wendell the second in 10 4/5 seconds, Loney, Princeton, having a walk-over for the third heat. In the final heat, Lee was successful in 10 4/5 seconds, Randolph of Rutgers getting the second place, through Wendell...
...races shall be started in the following manner: The starter, on being satisfied that the boats are ready, and on the line, shall start them by the words, Are you ready? 3 seconds...
...starter considers the start false, he shall again recall the boats to their stations, and any boat refusing to start again shall be disqualified...
...Referee may act as starter if he thinks fit; when he does not so act, the starter shall be subject to the Referee...