Word: downes
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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"We do not doubt but that our stand will be severely criticised, but it will remain firm and will in the end command respect. We hope that the action of the Cambridge authorities will prove a blessing in disguise, and that, after things have cooled down for a year, we...
At this point a schooner and tug appeared, heading down the course, and passed between '96 and '97, although not causing much loss of time to either boat.
The annual class race was rowed yesterday afternoon and resulted in a well-earned victory for the juniors. The other two crews were about as closely matched as possible, and it was only by a magnificent spurt near the finish that the sophomores managed to cut down the senior's...
The water was not in the best condition, for quite a heavy breeze blew down the course and made a choppy sea. The head wind was expected to be of advantage to the heavier sophomore crew, but this was neutralized by the fact that the juniors had the most protected...
At the word all the crews caught the water together, though the sophomores gained an advantage of a few feet. For a few moments they rowed on even terms, but then '97 slowly dropped back until the other boats had a lead of about a quarter of a length. All...