Word: ahead
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...high wind the race was delayed some time, and it was long after 6 o'clock before the crews could start. The first Sophomores took the lead soon after the start, and they never were threatened for a moment, finishing three and one-half lengths of open water ahead of the second Sophomores, who were followed by the Senior and Junior crews. The work of the second Sophomores was exceptional, for they finished almost a length of open water ahead of the Seniors, their nearest competitor...
...three University crews held a practice race yesterday afternoon from the Union Boat Club to the Cottage Farm Bridge. University A had no trouble in finishing a length of open water ahead of University B, and University B finished two lengths ahead of University C. All three crews were rowing in excellent form, but the first crew showed itself much superior to the other two. The Board of Overseers of the University attended the race on the coaching launches...
...practice of the University crews yesterday afternoon the second and third University eights raced over the mile course, and the new order of the second crew proved successful, for it came it three-fourths of a length ahead of the third boat. The race was a close one but the second crew showed a much more powerful drive than its opponents...
...race was also rowed between the first two Freshman crews. The first boat led the second all the way, finishing several lengths ahead...
...surprise of the afternoon, however, was the work of University C. In both races the boat showed a decided superiority over University B, which fought hard but was unable to come in ahead either time...