Word: boat
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...following is the make up of the Union Boat Club Crew, which will row next Wednesday afternoon against the 'Varsity and the B. A. crew: Bow, J. J. P. Clark, 29 years old, 1461/2 pounds 5 feet 61/2 inches; No. 2, William S. Eaton, Jr 34 years old, 141 pound, 5 feet, 81/2 inches; No. 3. S. Hammond, Jr. 34 years, 1491/2 pounds, 5 feet, 8 inches; No 4 E. D. Codman, 24 years, 149 pounds, 5 feet, 71/2 inches; No. 5, J. Van Straaten, 27 years, 158 pounds, 5 feet 8 inches; No. 6, T. H. Simmons, 33 years...
...crews will be ready at Brookline bridge promptly at 3 p. m. The stern of eachshell will be held from a boat attached to a rope stretched across the river. As soon as the shells are in position, one long whistle will be blown as a preparatory signal. Twenty seconds after this signal three short sharp whistles will signify "Are you ready...
...finish line is the imaginary prolongation of the face of the brick wall on the west side of Otter street, Boston. Shells will cross this line between Beacon street and the judges boat, which will bear a flag...
Except as above, the race will be governed throughout by the Laws of Boat Racing as adopted by the National As sociation of Amateur Oarsmen...
Should the weather necessitate postponement, notice will be sent to the college boat house as early as possible...