Word: finish
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...much heralded, and by some much feared, parade passed into history with nothing to make it famous but the fact that it was orderly from start to finish. Perhaps this is enough, however, to give it a prominent place in the annals, as parades go, but we are beginning to doubt it. After all it is being evidenced more and more each year that the foolishness and childishness of the average undergraduate is in a healthier condition of restraint than ten, twenty or thirty years ago, and we are optimistic to the extent that we believe this state of affairs...
Thayer increased her stroke and passed Claverly in good form. The crews kept this formation until just before the finish, when Mount Auburn Street spurted and passed Beck-Hampden-Fairfax, which was now growing weaker, the fast stroke at the beginning injuring its chances. Randolph rowed in rather poorer form than had been expected, finishing last, five lengths behind Claverly...
...paddle down to the start in time. The result of the race is extremely doubtful. It seems likely, however, that Mount Auburn Street, being the fastest crew, will take the lead at the start, and it is not improbable that Claverly will show more lasting power and will finish first...
...reached had increased the distance from Randolph. Mount Auburn Street got off well, and gained rapidly on Randolph. Fifty yards before the first bend was reached only 10 feet of water separated the boats, and at the bend Randolph was bumped. Beck-Hampden-Fairfax rowed in good form, and finished far ahead of Thayer. Second Mount Auburn Street began to gain on Thayer from the start, and at the finish had cut down the lead some 50 feet...
...Providence at 2.38 P.M. The train is due to arrive at New London at 4.05 P.M. An observation train for the University eight-oared race will leave New London at 5.15 P.M. A special train will return for Providence and Boston, leaving New London 20 minutes after the finish of the University race, or in case of postponement, 20 minutes after such notice is given. Round trip excursion tickets from Boston will...