Word: bettering
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...weather conditions were very favorable. There was little wind and a slight rain kept the surface of the river calm. The Navy got the better of the start, but the University crew soon made up the slight advantage gained. For the first quarter of a mile, both boats were very even, though the Navy rowed 40 to Harvard's 36. Then by a series of spurts the University crew drew gradually ahead, although at no point of the race did it row as high a stroke as Annapolis. At the mile, the University crew had a lead of several feet...
...relied too much upon their arms and legs and also attempted to keep up too high a stroke; they were jerky on the catch and had a weak finish. The University crew, on the other hand, rowed a clean, hard race. The men used their weight and body swing better than did the Annapolis crew, and showed an abundance of reserve power at the finish. The time was rather poor but this is accounted for by the fact that the race was rowed against the tide, as well as against what wind there was. In a practice trial, the University...
...clock and immediately took a short row before lunch, practicing three racing starts which went very well. In the afternoon the crew paddled over the inside course. The work was very encouraging and the crew continued the steady improvement shown in Cambridge early in the week, getting a better proportion throughout the stroke, and quickening the catch. Owing to the change from fresh to salt water all the riggers in the new shell had to be lowered. Coach Wray followed the work in a single, the weather being splendid...
...rules committee will meet April 29 and definitely decide upon the rules for next season. After that voluntary practice will be held in order that the men may adapt themselves to the new conditions and develop new formations. Nobody was injured this spring which is a much better record than the squad has had for several years...
...money will be refunded for unused tickets, except in the case of the Senior Spread, this list of arrangements is published now in order that Seniors going home for vacation may be better able to decide the exact number of tickets they will need for the various exercises on Class Day. CLASS DAY COMMITTEE...