Word: wind
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...race was rowed at four o'clock in the Basin, and contrary to previous announcements, was rowed down-stream, owing to the heavy wind. The course was one and one-half miles in length, from Longwood Bridge to the Union Boathouse. The strong wind kicked up a heavy chop, making the rowing poorer than might have been the case under better conditions. All the boats shipped considerable water...
...high wind which greatly hindered all accurate play, the final round of the University tennis singles championship was completed yesterday, before a large gallery of spectators. N. W. Niles '09 defeated E. P. Pearson 1L., 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, the score for yesterday's play being 5-3, 6-4, as the first set and one game in the second were played Thursday...
Pearson was very erratic and did not play as consistently as Niles. His serve was generally good, however, and his alertness made Niles's trick serve ineffective. Both men were good on back-hand shots, while the wind made successful volleys and lobs impossible and often carried the ball out of the court. Niles played an up-net game entirely, taking the serve at the top of the bound. Pearson played at the back of the court most of the time and received the ball on the fall. Although the sets were interesting and not too one-sided, Niles...
...mountains and even rise above the clouds for short periods of time. The sensation of landing, if the airship is skillfully managed, is scarcely perceptible. As the balloon touches the ground, sand-bags are thrown out to lessen the shock. Frequently the balloon is carried along by a sudden wind, dragging basket and occupants over fences and through trees. To prevent such accidents; the ripping cord is used, which tears open the bag and lets the air escape. Often a careless or unlucky balloonist comes down into a forest and has to appeal to some farmer for help in rescuing...
...Political Club will hold an important meeting in the Assembly and Committee Rooms of the Union this evening at 8 o'clock; directly after the meeting to ratify the Union constitution. There will be phonograph speeches by Taft and Bryan, and President Roelker who will wind up the phonograph, will outline the Political Club's work during the coming campaign. Taft's speeches which will be recited are, "The Effect of the Proposed Jury Trial in Contempt Cases," "Postal Savings Banks," "What Constitutes an Unlawful Trust," and "The Functions of the Next Administration." The Bryan speeches will be, "The Trust...