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...record cannot stand. At the 180 yards his time was even 18 seconds, breaking the world's amateur record for this distance. The timers for this distance were Mr. E. E. Merrill and Mr. Lathrop. Rogers and Baker were both doing fine running, but in spite of his speed Baker could not catch Rogers, who finished between two and three yards ahead of him. Baker's time at the finish was 22 seconds. This is the world's amateur record for the distance, and is within 1-5 of a second of of the English professional record. Baker's running...
...fair work jumping and will probably go to New York. Shearman, '89, will enter the pole-vault, an event in which Yale has never before had an entry. Kulp, '87 S., and Carlton, '87 are training for the 2 mile bicycle race, but as yet have developed no great speed. The tug-of-war team has not been selected, but Farrington, '86 S. who is rowing in the 'varsity boat will probably anchor...
...Harvard grounds are like a billiard table of infinite size. The ball travels with incredible speed - from the bats of the Harvard men. - Brunonian...
Says the Clipper in regard to Prince. ton's pitcher: "No one can catch the balls from Bickham's delivery when the latter throws his swiftest. In speed he excels every pitcher now on the diamond. But his pace is useless, as no one could stand the punishment involved in facing such a delivery behind...
...excellent team. There are twenty-six candidates, counting Henshaw, who is trying for change catcher on the 'varsity. Bingham is the most promising man for pitcher, and McPherson for change pitcher. Bingham has had much experience. His curve is better than the average. McPherson's best point is speed. For change catcher Young is a very good man. '89 seems extremely fortunate in having two such good men as she has for this important place. Raymond and McKay are also good men who are trying for this position. Hurley is a candidate for change pitcher. He is a strong batter...