Word: finishers
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...most, if not the most, important subdivisions of our subject. Every stroke entails a certain amount of work. It is axiomatic that the crew covering the greatest distance in, say, 21 1-2 minutes, with the least outlay of strength will be likely to reach the finish first. Aiming then at the maximum result with the minimum exhaustion, the point somewhere between the two is to be sought for if a crew would be invincible...
...Boston Museum Company gives the 50th performance of "The Solicitor" and "Betty's Finish" to-night. "Sunlight and Shadows," the New York success, is in rehearsal...
Kelton '93, 6, 193 pounds. Rowed against Yale last year. Meets his oar and is somewhat slow at the finish...
Fitzhugh '91, 3, 180 lbs. Rowed on class crew last year. Slow, clumsy, unsteady on the recover and weak at the finish...
Jones '92, 5, 163. Rowed in class crew and substitute on the 'varsity. Slow at catch and finish. Does not get his oar into the water with snap...