Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 272William Blackwood, 1952 - England |
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Page 324
... race to win you your money plus what you lost in the first race . . . One favourite is bound to turn up every day . It's like the Labouchère system at roulette . " It sounded far too simple . He saw my hesitation . " Look here , " he ...
... race to win you your money plus what you lost in the first race . . . One favourite is bound to turn up every day . It's like the Labouchère system at roulette . " It sounded far too simple . He saw my hesitation . " Look here , " he ...
Page 385
... race ; all started together and the finishing times were adjusted by a formula that took into account shape , size , sail area , and construction of the vessel , but not her past form , as in horse - racing or golf . The five starters ...
... race ; all started together and the finishing times were adjusted by a formula that took into account shape , size , sail area , and construction of the vessel , but not her past form , as in horse - racing or golf . The five starters ...
Page 393
... race after so long at sea . We thought of other yachts ; Bloodhound had left Bermuda two days before the race and was bound for England ; although not racing , she was a very fast yacht , bigger than any in the race , so should have ...
... race after so long at sea . We thought of other yachts ; Bloodhound had left Bermuda two days before the race and was bound for England ; although not racing , she was a very fast yacht , bigger than any in the race , so should have ...
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