Word: backed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Cambridge Bridge, farther up the river, the greatest activity at present is in making ready the Cambridge approach. From First street, where a subway is being constructed under the bridge incline, as far back as Third street. Main street is torn up, though a passage for street cars and teaming is still kept open. The work aims to make Main street, beginning at Kendall square, steadily wider and wider until, as it reaches the bridge, it shall have the full width of the bridge structure, 105 feet. This has made it necessary to set back the boiler shops and iron...
There were no changes yesterday in the order of the first crew. In the second boat Kellogg and Switzer were tried at four and bow respectively. Richards was moved from four to six. The crews rowed up to Watertown Bridge and back in easy stretches...
...purified from the outside only. But when we are rid of the corruption we will be confronted with a condition of things in which the patriotism of every citizen will be tested. Each man must do his part or the strength of the independent organization will weaken and fall back into...
Four Freshman crews went out on the river yesterday afternoon for the first time this season. They rowed by fours and sixes in short stretches from the University boathouse as far as the Water-town bridge and back, coached by Wray. Three other crews rowed on the machines in the University boathouse as usual under the supervision of Coaches Vail and Stephenson. The men who went out on the water rowed well together and in very good form considering the time of year. Their recovery was generally weak and a tendency to keep their blades too long on the feather...
Harvard completely outplayed its opponents and kept the puck in Yale territory except during a part of the second half, when the Yale team redoubled its efforts. The University players showed exceptional team play, and followed back well, especially Captain Newhall, Town-send, and Macleod. Although the team was at times slow in Corner work, the shooting and passing were excellent. In other points the teams were nearly equal, as the Harvard team had the advantage in weight, but was slightly slower on its skates...