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Word: drives (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
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...increased their stroke from 30 to 32 and at Harvard bridge caught up with their opponents. By means of another spurt they drew away from Stone's finishing about a length and a half in the lead. The Sophomores victory was due to their superior weight, a more powerful drive and better form. Notwithstanding the rough water the time was good...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 1907 Crew Defeated Stone's School | 5/17/1905 | See Source »

...Sophomore crew is still rather ragged. Their reach is short, and they have been unable to develop a fast stroke. Their stroke is spirited, however, and they have a strong drive at the catch...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Development of the Class Crews | 5/13/1905 | See Source »

During the last few days the work of the Weld graded crews has been extremely satisfactory. In addition to the Weld Freshman eight, three crews have been organized: two graded crews and a four-oar. The first Weld crew is rowing well together and has developed a strong drive. It compares favorably with the class crews...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University, 1908 and Graded Crews | 5/12/1905 | See Source »

...most sensational plays of the game were two catches of foul flies by McCarty and Stephenson, and the catch by Orcott of a line drive by Schoenfuss...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD, 3; DARTMOUTH, 1 | 5/1/1905 | See Source »

...Freshman squad has been reduced to four crews, which have been doing encouraging work. Although the first crew is composed of lighter material than usual, its stroke has drive and its form is exceptionally good for so early in the season. At present Mackay is rowing stroke, in place of Wiggins, who is again at bow. The training table will be started on Monday, April...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Work of the Class Crews | 4/15/1905 | See Source »

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