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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...mile bicycle race was a pretty contest from start to finish. It was won by C. A. Fenner, W. A., who lowered the record from 3m. 16 1-5s., to 3m. 3-5s.; second, F. L. Olmstead, R. L.; third, J. R. Kimball...
Brewer also won the next event, the 220 yards hurdle, in the record-breaking time of 23 2-5 sec.; second, J. Heard, H.; third, Sherwin, R. L., who made a good race, considering that he lost one of his shoes at the start...
...next issue of The Week's Sport will contain photographs of the finish of the 100 yards dash, and of the start of the 220 yards dash in the intercollegiate games...
...softened the road, and everything was favorable for a race except a strong breeze which hindered the men on the back stretch. During the two last laps, however, rain began to fall which made the finish very disagreeable. Austrian, '91, and Strauss, '93, were the first to start, with a handicap of 6 minutes; Hockstatter, '93 (5 m. 30 sec.); Hawes, '93, (2 m. 30 sec); Holmes, '92 (1 m. 30 sec.); Williams, '91 (1 m. 15 sec.); Brown, '91 (1 m.), followed. Barron, '91, was scratch man. After a pretty race Hawes, '93, finished first, Austrian, '91, second...
...distance will be seven miles. Every competitor must be on the scratch ready to start by 4.30 sharp. The handicaps will be announced at the tape...