Word: boatfuls
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...three lower classes each intend to enter a first and second crew. Of the first crews, the Junior has been rowing longest together, and, with the exception of one or two weak-places, seems to pull the strongest of any. There is a visible drag in their boat at times, principally after a long row, which no doubt will not be seen in the race...
...Dana was chosen Chairman, and E. M. Hartwell, Secretary. The business went on smoothly, and many important decisions were made. Among them these are the most important: that each boat shall start from an anchored boat; if the race is postponed from the time appointed, it shall take place the next pleasant afternoon; that a single scull race shall be held, open to men of all colleges in the Association, provided three entries be made before June 20. The selection of a Referee was left to a committee consisting of McClellan, Oakes, and Hartwell, which will report in July...
...Springfield Club made the most generous offers possible. They will furnish a tug for the press, which is to follow the boats; they will erect a grand stand near the finish of the race; provide boat-houses for the crews; furnish prizes for the winners; and give a grand Regatta Ball, which they promise shall excel, in decorations and music, anything ever seen in Springfield. Every prospect for an exciting week is most encouraging. Every college reports a good crew in training. The Freshman Ball Tournament will last a week. The city will be crowded with students from twelve colleges...
THOSE who exercise on the river will be glad to learn that the following distances are stated accurately: From the Boat House to the third bridge the distance is I 3/8 miles; from the third bridge to the Union Boat House, 2 miles; from the Union Boat House to West Boston Bridge, 3/8 of a mile; from West Boston bridge to East Cambridge bridge, 1/2 a mile; from the Brighton bridge above the Boat House to the first bridge below, 1/2 a mile; from the Boat House to the Watertown Arsenal, 2 3/8 miles...
...necessary for him to withdraw for a time from College. It is very much to be regretted that he will be unable to fill his place in the crew when he returns. The Freshman crew have sustained a similar loss in A. B. Twombly, whose position in the boat was No. 3. It was not ascertained in precisely what part of his body he was injured, but it was supposed that a cord or tendon had been strained...