Word: finished
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...race what it ought above all things to have-equal advantages for all the crews rowing. Fortunately, the afternoon was much clearer and pleasanter than the morning gave promise to, and, though the wind was strong and the water rough, still the crews rowed in good form and the finish was a close one. To the victors of the hard-won race the congratulations of all are due, and to those who followed after we offer our sympathy-the most to those who were farthest in the rear...
...finish line is the imaginary prolongation of the face of the brick wall on the west side of Otter street, Boston. Shells will cross this line between Beacon street and the judge's boat, which will bear a flag...
...order that crews may be properly clothed as quickly as possible after the finish, it is suggested that each be provided with a bag to be passed down the boat before the start to receive all sweaters...
Bags may be passed on board the referee's tug, "William Sprague" and will be handed the crews at the finish...
Joseph Lee, judge at the finish...