Word: stride
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...quarter-mile run, Messrs. W. A. Blodgett, '81, G. C. Buell, '82, E. L. Underwood, '82, and T. H. Simmons, '80, started. By his magnificent stride and staying power, Simmons easily won in 54 3/4 s., - remarkable time, considering the strong wind. Underwood was second...
Dick starts, and with rapid, restless stride...
...Mile-Run. - Entries : W. M. Conant, '79, T. H. Simmons, '80, R. Bacon, '80. Simmons and Bacon had a close race the entire distance. When Simmons was within six yards of the finish he turned his head to see how near was his opponent, threw himself out of his stride, and, tripping, was stunned by a fall within eight feet of the line. Bacon thus won the race...
...those puzzling cards in the catalogue, if, on raising his eyes, he sees beside him a sylph-like form waiting patiently for him to finish; and even when his eyes are on his book, his ear will catch the sound of a gentle step far different from the thumping stride of the busy small boy. All this might be obviated by having a small boy to consult the cards or look at books for the library girls; then they would be at peace in one part of the building, and we in another...
Upon comparing this valuable work with the Circular of Cambridge, England, no one will fail to be struck with this bold stride toward the English University System. Men of expensive habits may procure a fine library-edition of this compendious volume at the bookstore...