Word: float
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...start was made at the B. A. A. float at 6.10. At the word the Weld caught the water first and jumped immediately ahead. For the first quarter they led by three-fourths of a length, but at Dartmouth street B. A. A. had cut the lead down and were on even terms. Both crews were rowing in fine form at this point. From here on the Weld crew began to draw ahead, and at the bridge had a half length of clear water. The final spurt showed excellent rowing, both crews exerting themselves to the utmost; but the Weld...
...race will be started at 5 o'clock and will be rowed up-stream a distance of a mile and a half, starting at the B. A. A. float and finishing just beyond the last house on the Bay State road...
...practice of the crews. During the short time the 'Varsity rowed, Bull was at two again. He lacks Thomson's smoothness and is lighter, but is strong and catches the water well. The weather was so bad in the afternoon that Mr. Lehmann sent the boat back to the float after an hour's work. A run was substituted for the rest of the practice up the West Shore track for about a mile...
Commencement exercises at Wellesley College begin Saturday afternoon with an outdoor performance of "Love's Labor Lost," to be postponed to Monday in case of rain. The other events will take place as follows: June 16, evening, "Float"; June 18, afternoon, garden party, evening, senior declamation; June 19, afternoon, class day exercises, evening, president's reception; June 20, baccalaureate Sunday; June 21, afternoon, concert by Glee Club, evening, Commencement concert; June 22, Commencement...
This summer the position of the clubhouse will be changed slightly, to make room for the Charles River improvements, and in addition to the fact that the front will then be parallel to the river, the float facilities will be increased. A movement is on foot, supported by Professor Ames and several graduates, including Messrs. Bancroft, Dana, and Storrow, to secure the appointment of a regular instructor in rowing, who shall hold the same position in regard to rowing affairs that Mr. Lathrop holds in regard to other branches of athletics...