Word: crewe
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...have only a limited acquaintance in his class, and must trust to the men to respond to his calls printed in the CRIMSON. But many good men hesitate about offering themselves; some, through modesty, others through indifference; I have heard men say even in November "they thought the crew had been chosen;" some have an idea that assessments are levied on the candidates to pay expenses. Will you tell these men that it will cost them nothing but an hour's labor each day; that in order to find out who are the best men we must try them...
...candidates should make up their minds to out-work their rivals. Other things being equal that team will win which does the hardest and most intelligent work. This is especially true in crew rowing. It is a fact that more than one Harvard team has lost through fear of over training. By beginning early with light work the men can gradually increase the amount with beneficial results and without injury. That is why we invite all likely men to begin training at once...
...would urge the freshman class to read carefully Mr. Alexander's letter published in another column. Every year there are misunderstandings in regard to the freshman crew which greatly hinder the captain and coach in their efforts to put a good crew upon the water. The difficulties are fully explained by Mr. Alexander. Too much stress cannot be laid upon the importance of getting out every man eligible to try for a place. In this way only can the best eight be selected. The Ninety-three crew has some hard work before it, in the class races...
...FRESHMAN CREW.- The following men will be at the gymnasium to row at 3.50: Hale, Barlow, Campbell, Purington, Clarke, Brown, Pike, French. The following at 4.10: Walcott, Winslow, Doe, Baldwin, Converse, Tansill, Broughton, Brewer. The following at 4.30: Jaggar, Tripp, Wood, Batchelder, Chew, Cochrane, Keyes...
NINETY-TWO CREW.- The following men will row at 3.30 p. m, sharp: Hubbard, Weed, Stearns, Gillespie, Young Draper, Greenwood and Motte...