Word: drives
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Holworthy-Stoughton eight, which has shown steady improvement for several weeks, has fallen off little, but will probably do well today. The two Holyoke crews are doing well and put, lots of drive into the stroke...
...whenever possible, but in the third set Niles and Cutler lobbed considerably. Niles served excellently, as he has all through the tournament. There were several good rallies at the net in the course of the match, Sulloway generally starting them and then withdrawing to allow Cole to drive or smash down the alleys. All four men played brilliantly at times, Niles, with his quick pick-ups at the net, being especially effective...
Sulloway and Cole worked well together and entirely outplayed there opponents. They stayed close to the net, and were able to place their returns very accurately. The second match was much more interesting than the score would indicate. All four men worked hard, but there was a tendency to drive, and many returns were outside. The feature of the match was Niles's excellent service...
...which was really driven home. In delivery, the Harvard speakers were more straightforward, earnest and convincing. Their precise line of argument was not met by the Yale men, who, although more mature and finished in their speaking were interior to the Harvard team in intensity and drive...
...with the University crew, Coach Wray has been hampered throughout the season by not knowing the men. The crew was picked, however, several days before the Beacon Cup races on May 19, and by the Henley Regatta on May 27, it had developed a powerful drive. After their return from Philadelphia the men fell off in their work, but during the last few days they have regained their power and form. Morgan is a valuable man at stroke, and is responsible for the crew's dash. He is ably backed at seven by Amberg, who follows him well...