Word: finished
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...both crews showed good finish, and an improved leg drive. Coach Haines again emphasized drawing away from the other crew without rushing strokes or hurrying recovery. Especially noticeable was the fact that both boats had plenty of power when it was needed...
Coach Corderry today began work trying to change the Yale type of stroke as taught by Nickalls and gave instructions for less power to be applied on the catch and more on the finish...
...hard workouts today. Coach Haines has adopted a plan of emphasizing form and technique in the morning's practice and racing his two crews in the afternoon. In accordance with this plan he and Mr. Herrick took the first eight out this morning and worked on the finish, and the beginning of the recovery. The coaches are trying to develop more speed with less effort...
...With a half-mile to go this afternoon and the first crew trailing, Pierson called for ten, and the men responded with an effort which sent them up even to the second, and from there on Appleton led the way to a half-length lead over the finish line...
...minutes, 12 seconds at an average stroke of from 28 to 31, showing the best balance and spacing they have displayed for some time. University B's half-length lead at the start was turned into a disadvantage of from three to four lengths as they crossed the finish line. The time is considered very good for the firstday, and especially the time for the mile, which University A did in 10 minutes, 10 seconds...