Word: events
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...born on the twenty-ninth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and of the independence of the United States the eightieth. The interesting event occurred in Boston. A pewter mug, richly embossed in tin, was given me by my uncle...
...best runners on the track. The distance - thirty miles - is indeed rather long, but for this reason it will be all the more satisfaction for the team that is lucky enough to win it. We would suggest that the Harvard Athletic Association should offer some similar open event at its Spring meeting...
...last event was a two-mile handicap, for which there were the following entries...
...next event was the running broad jump, in which there were three contestants: Messrs. F. H. Thompson, '82; A. C. Denniston, '83; and C. P. Curtis, '83. After repeated trials, the score stood: Curtis, 16 ft. 5 in; Thompson, 18 ft. 3 in.; Denniston, 18 ft. 8 in. This last is the best record yet made at Harvard...
...last event was a fifth-mile hurdle-race. About fifteen men entered, and it was amusing to see the frequent falls and close competition. Wendell, '82, got the lead near the start, and won in 57 sec. H. Elliott, S. S., was second, and Field, '80, third...