Word: crewed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...present, the crew, having just taken to the shell are in one of their transition periods, but there is every reason to suppose that, when they have mastered those elements of watermanship which can be taught only in a racing ship, they will show both uniformity and pace...
...possible that one or two changes may have to be made, but my hope is that, accidents apart, the crew may now be taken as complete in its main features...
...Perkins, at 5, is a much-improved man, sits up better at the finish and uses his great strength far more to the advantage of the crew. The same may be said of 4, Sprague, who in the fall rowed in a very cramped and ungainly style, though he undoubtedly worked. He has now acquired much greater freedom of movement. His chief fault is a heaviness of the hands at full reach, which often causes him to be late in beginning...
After listening to some doubts which have been expressed as to the ability of an American crew to master the principles of the English stroke in a single year, it is reassuring to hear from the coach himself such a good account of the progress of the University eight. In the opinion of those who are in a position to know, the crew is now improving rapidly and consistently, and if this same improvement is kept up and no accidents occur, we may look forward to making at least a creditable showing next June...
...fail to do all that they are capable of. It is to be hoped that this will remain an old failing and that the University will not be guilty of it again. Self-reliance is a good quality until it leads to carelessness. If the ability of the crew to learn is only as great as that of Mr. Lehmann to teach and if the rest of us are not afflicted with that absolute, serene confidence which has sometimes existed, a long step will have been taken in the right direction...