Word: stretches
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...advantage. At the end of the first lap, Hendee was a length and a half ahead; at the end of the second lap, barely a length; on the third lap he drew away to his first lead of a length and a half, but Norton spurted on the home-stretch of the last lap and won the heat...
...Frazier and H. A. Edgerly. Frazier, who rode a Star bicycle, lost about eight feet at the start. At the end of the first lap, Edgerly had a lead of a length and a quarter, which he maintained until the last lap, when Frazier overhauled him on the back stretch and won the heat, with five lengths to spare...
...Livingston paddling against Dunham and Webster. This race was extremely close throughout, the former pair getting a slight advantage at the start, and rounding the half-way stake in 12 minutes, a few seconds ahead of their competitors. They were able to increase the lead considerably on the home stretch and crossed the line in very good time, several lengths ahead of Dunham and Webster. The second half of the course was made in four minutes, wind and tide being favorable...
...prepared is one of the finest tracks, in the world for a walk or a run of 300 yards or more. It is almost unequalled for a quarter, as the start is at the head of the straight and, after a circuit, finish at the end of the home-stretch. The great trouble with it is the sand, which comes from underneath and moxes with the cinders, making the track brittle. Some of the best performances have been done on this course. With one exception, all of the championship games were held there, and most of t enter-collegiate...
...running, poor, and for walking, abominable. The American A. C. must not expect fast time at their games this spring. In proper condition, it is the best track in the country for a quarter mile, as the start is at the head of the long 120-yard back stretch, and after turning a sweeping curve, finish at the end of the long home-stretch...