Word: coaching
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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WHILE in town a few days ago the writer heard much dissatisfaction expressed by a graduate who is prominent in boating matters, on the withdrawal of the late coach of the University Crew. He stated very positively that no better coach could be had in this country, and that the College would suffer very much by losing...
...Stream has offered a valuable piece of plate as a prize for an intercollegiate rifle-match. From the columns of that journal we learn that many colleges have taken hold of the subject energetically, and their rifle-clubs are looking around among their graduates for suitable men to coach them. Columbia claims Colonel Gildersleeve, and Williams will probably call on Mr. Orange Judd. The Forest and Stream also offers "to a college rifle-club, a member of which will furnish us with the best appropriate design for a vase or shield, a gold badge, to be shot for among themselves...
...Freshmen have fitted up a small room, outside the Yard, with rowing weights, etc., and the following men are working for their class crew: Brigham, Crocker, Katsenbach, Price, Schwartz, Sheafe, Sheldon, Shillito, Smith, Weld, and Welles (Captain). Mr. R. C. Watson, who rowed on the crew of '67, will coach the Freshmen when the river opens...
...Captain of the H. U. B. C. is at the Boat-House every afternoon at half past four, and has kindly offered to "coach" any who may desire him to do so. Both the English Fours expect to visit America next year, and it is hoped that many men will try for the crew...
...Freshman crew we can only say that they need coaching, and a good deal of it. Their new boat is of better model than the last, as the floor runs farther towards the ends; but the men in the boat seem to improve but slowly. The crew is composed of good material, but needs more polish. The stroke waits a little at the beginning of the recover, - a very bad fault, - and there are many other failings among the crew. The swing together is not so perfect as it might be. No. 3 does not pull his stroke through...