Word: heaviest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...freshmen, too, have a good eight, and are rowing well. They are much heavier than any other Columbia freshman crew ever sent to New London. The crew average as much as the 'varsity in weight, and number five is the heaviest oarsman in Columbia; - or in any other college for that matter. A few weeks ago they raced the University of Pennsylvania crew at New York, and only came in three or four feet behind in a mile race. Many ascribe their defeat to the poor boat in which they rowed. Their new boat arrived only a short time...
...Slumps badly at both ends of the stroke. Although the heaviest man in the boat he fails to row a strong oar as he applies his strength very badly. Keeps his blade but half covered most of the time. Is slow on the recover, which puts out the rest...
...rather than the fielding, and it is not unlikely that some of the men who played last year, but showed weakness at the bat, will be replaced by others who have more "slugging" abilities. It is, therefore, probable that the nine will keep up its reputation of being the heaviest batting team in the association. Reliance will be placed on this batting ability to get runs, while the very efficient battery will be depended upon to prevent run getting on the other side. It remains to be seen how this combination will work...
...heaviest man in the Columbia 'varsity crew weighs...
...nine which played Saturday is probably the heaviest that Harvard ever put in the field...