Word: downstream
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...June 13, 1905.--The Freshman crew squad arrived here this afternoon at 5.40 o'clock. An hour later, both the crews left the boathouse for a short row downstream. The men rowed in good form and appeared to be well together. The four-oar boat ran noticeably smoother than usual...
...June 13, 1905.--The work of the crews on the Thames today was very encouraging. This morning the University crew rowed downstream a distance of two miles, returning after a short rest. The four-oar covered similar distance in good time. Both boats spaced excellently between strokes. The men kept their blades well buried in the water, finishing their stroke much better than usual...
...clock the university crew rowed two miles upstream, and, after a short rest, returned in good time. J. W. Curtis, the graduate advisory coach, assisted Coach Kennedy in directing the work. The university four-oar rowed a very even stroke. The freshman crews rowed 1 1-2 miles downstream, starting about 5.45 o'clock. The men rowed well together and seemed to be in excellent condition...
Gales Ferry, June 8.--This afternoon for the first time, under almost perfect weather conditions the Yale University crew rowed downstream over the regular four-mile course finishing at the railroad bridge in the fast time of 20m., 40 2-5s. The crew was followed by Coach Kennedy and several substitutes in the launch. The boat spaced smoothly over the water, and the men seemed little tired by the long row. Owing to Daly's enforced absence, Ortmeyer was tried at two, and rowed extremely well...
...Freshman four-oars raced yesterday over a five-eighths of a mile course downstream from Brighton bridge to above the Newell Boat Club, Ball's crew winning by three-quarters of a length. Ball's crew rowed more smoothly throughout, and showed a better ability to put up the stroke...