Word: drives
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Weld Seniors have improved greatly in the last week. Although they lack the power of the other crews, they row with lots of spirit and keep their boat fairly steady. Their leg drive is still too weak and the crew is not yet able to row a fast stroke. The order is as follows: Stroke, Blake; 7, Evans; 6, Burton; 5, Loud; 4, Gray, 3, Ivins; 2, Locke; bow, Lovejoy...
...Weld Law School boat are powerful, but they do not get the full weight of their strong leg drive. They have a tendency to rush the slides, causing them io hang at the catch and to clip...
...Weld Senior crew has been slow in developing, and seems to lack life. The men have the usual faults of hurrying the recovery, a poor leg drive, and a weak finish...
...crews were out again on the water yesterday afternoon. The Newell crews on the whole seem more advanced than the Weld, although the latter have improved rapidly since going on the river. The Newell men seem to have less leg drive but they make up for this by having better control of their slides. They do not rush so badly and keep their boats steadier. The blade work, naturally is still rather rough in all the crews...
...position, but has shown such speed, kicking ability, and willingness to learn that he may yet prove to be a good man for the place. He is erratic and weak in tackling, and consequently will need much coaching. Marshall, quarter-back, seems to lack the ability to drive his team at top speed. His passing is fair, and he has an advantage in that he can drop kick with some certainty. Robinson, quarter-back, is fast on his feet, and leads his team pretty well; but he seems to be very weak in handling punts. His judgment in the choice...