Word: blades
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...work of the University crew was a distinct disappointment, the rowing being listless throughout. Although rough water accounted for some of the ragged blade work, the men made the work worse by tearing at the water are the catch...
...first four-mile race this spring the work of the University crew seemed to be fairly good, although at times the finish was poor and the slides uneven. The crew was also inclined to shorten, and the blade work of some of the men was very erratic. The second crew rowed the last half-mile in splendid form...
...their stroke has been long and powerful. Two other crews from the University squad have been out, the fourth boat having been disbanded to allow the men to try for their class crews. Their orders have remained unchanged, and the long rows down-stream have shown an improvement in blade work and timing. Coach Wray has supervised the work of all the crews from his single. The launch John Harvard has been put in commission and will be ready for use on Monday...
...first time this year the University and Freshman crew squads rowed down-stream to the basin yesterday afternoon. The water was rough owing to the cold wind, and little blade work could be attempted. Four University and four Freshman crews were sent out, the work of the latter being supervised by Coach Stephenson, who accompanied them in his single. The order of the University boat was the same as last week, Coach Wray continuing to row 2 in place of Lunt...
...University eight rowed in the same order as Tuesday, with the exception of No. 2, which was filled by Coach Wray in the absence of Lunt. Coach Stephenson followed the other crews in a single, and as the river was calm, he was able to drill the men in blade work...