Word: heavier
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...naturally the most important feature; his rowing seems to have lost none of its gracefulness in this new position; while Brigham, at No. 6, brings the experience of several University races. Of the other changes not so much need be said, save that, in the main, the crew is heavier than the old one, and is rowing fairly well. There is, however, a general tendency to hurry the stroke, which is consequently uneven. The following men compose the crew at present...
...winning the approaching race are not very good. We are happy, however, to be able to state that the facts in the case do not warrant such a conclusion. Yale, to be sure, has a much better crew in some respects than that of last year. The men are heavier, taller, and row in better form; but they are all new men except three, - a fact greatly in our favor, and one that superficial writers in making their estimate too often overlook. Harvard, on the other hand, has but one new man (that is a man who has never rowed...
INSTRUCTOR. Why does a cloud stay up in the air, if the particles of water are heavier than those...
...less in the Senior scullers' race; and a race for Freshmen in sixes. It is hoped that men will enter in both the scullers' races, and particularly in the Junior race, and not be too diffident of showing their prowess. Allowance of time will be given to the heavier canoes, and it is to be hoped that this race will prove a more interesting feature than it was last year. We are glad to see some provision made for the Freshmen, and trust that the opportunities offered them on field and river will be improved...
...heavier is the wing of swallow...