Word: pacing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...most exciting race was the 880 yards run. Bush set the pace for the first lap but Grant slowly gained on him and took the lead at the 220 mark. Draper finished second by making an exceptionally plucky spurt in the stretch...
...over the regular course, out Garden street, through the Clay Pits, around Fresh Pond, and back by way of Mt. Auburn and Brattle streets, a distance of a little over 5 miles. The time, 31m. 20s., was rather slow, owing to the unwillingness of any one to set the pace. As D. Grant M. S., did not know until too late to take part that the race was going to be held yesterday, he will be given a chance to go over the course against time this afternoon. If he beats Clark's time he will be given first prize...
...will be a hard man to beat. C. M. Rotch did good work in the high jump, considering that he had just recovered from illness. E. N. Mills has had to be careful of a strained tendon in his leg. He is able to jog at an easy pace but as soon as he begins to sprint his old injury troubles him. With the exception of these five, no promising Freshmen came out; however, several of the men on the football team have good records on the track...
...good tackler and hard line bucker. He also seems to catch the ball and hold it. Sullivan has played in hard luck and has had no opportunity to show his best. He played well in the Brown game, but, his leg weakening, he has been unable to maintain the pace. Cozzens too has suffered from injuries. He tackles well and gets good speed in running but is not entirely a safe back. Haughton is kicking well and accurately, with a twist that is difficult to catch. He gets off quickly with the interference, but does...
Dobyns. at stroke, is inclined to meet his oar, and rows it in with his arms. He sets a fast, snappy pace...