Word: coaching
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Boston papers. In accordance with this vote, I have prepared the following statement, which gives the facts of the case (so far as they were known to the Harvard crew), and thoroughly explains Harvard's position. Mr. Hammond, the captain of the Harvard crew, and Mr. Goodwin, the coach of the Columbia crew, met at Boston in the office of Mr. Watson, the referee, and agreed that the race should be rowed on Saturday, June 24, at 3.30 P. M. Mr. Goodwin says that it was agreed to row the race at half-ebb tide, but Mr. Hammond says that...
...This explanation, it seems to us, is perfectly satisfactory on the point raised as to the honor of the conduct of Harvard's crew in leaving as it did. It is plain to every one that if the word of the members of the Harvard crew and of the coach as gentlemen is to be taken (and who will question it?), then there certainly was a misunderstanding, or a series of misunderstandings, throughout the whole matter. We will not say that Harvard might not at first have made concessions for the sake of courtesy and harmony; still the conduct...
...feel assured, but will resent the slurs cast upon the name of Col. Bancroft for his conduct in the matter by the Columbia papers. Mr. Bancroft has long sustained an honorable connection with the college, both formerly as a student and captain of the University Eight, and latterly as coach of the same crew. His reputation in all his dealings with and for Harvard has always been fair and upright; and without further proof Harvard will be slow to credit any charges brought against his conduct by Columbia...
...motion the Harvard crew was justified in its action, and a vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Bancroft. The secretary was instructed to draw up a statement for publication in the New York and Boston papers. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Bancroft for his services as coach last year; the meeting then adjourned...
...Coach...