Word: coach
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...coaching was done by C. F. Adams, 2nd, who coached from the coxswain's seat, as the launch will not be put in use for some time. Mr. Keyes watched the men row last Saturday and from time to time he may be expected to coach the crew, although it is very seldom that he can get away from business...
During the last few days several changes have been made in the 'varsity crew. Winthrop of the '90 crew has begun rowing. At present he is rowing on the second crew where he can get more attention from the coach. His work shows plainly that he is an old hand at it. Ninde and Slade are at work in the pair-oar on the river. Waters has been placed on the first crew. His work is still pretty crude but he improves. Acton is at work again. He recovered sooner than was feared at the time he was taken...
Hawkins, of the Brooklyn team, will coach the Lehigh nine...
This year changes have been made in the tank, reducing the volume of water to be moved; changing the shape of oars, improving the facilities for coaching, and making little changes for the convenience and comfort of the men. The exertion required of the men to row even at a very slow stroke has always been a great obstacle to a successful use of the tank. The volume of water is now much reduced and is considered a great improvement. The size and shape of the oar blade has been experimented upon till the management has seen...
...Acton M. S., is sick. He rowed only one day after he had recovered from the injury to his knee. Monday evening he was taken suddenly ill with grip. At present Ninde and Slade are doing a little work on the river in a pair-oar with Perkins to coach. Several changes will be made in the rowing order of the men this week...