Word: higher
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...have pitched well at times. The long Yale schedule has been a heavy tax on the pitchers, and they are not in the best of shape. This practice has given the team an unusual amount of experience at the bat, and the men, on an average, hit several points higher than the Harvard players...
Before going out for the practice in the regular shell, the crew launched the new English boat for a short paddle. Owing to the fact that this boat is trimmed one inch farther aft than the old shell, it floated the eight somewhat higher and did not settle quite so far at the end of the stroke. The order of the day was: stroke, Cutler; 7, Bacon; 6, Newton; 5, Waid; 4, Withington; 3, Metcalf; 2, Sargent; bow, Whitney; cox., King...
During the race the Freshman eight displayed better form and rowed a higher stroke, while Middlesex used a long stroke and was a bit ragged, probably because they were not accustomed to rowing on such rough water...
...rule for release from probation is a little more complicated. It demands one C and one course passed more than is necessary to keep off probation, or to be promoted to the next class. In April, however, a higher standard is required, that is, one more C; for it has been found that men taken off probation after the April hour examinations are inclined to take a decided slump. Last spring it was found from statistics compiled by the Dean that 35 per cent. of the men who made the minimum requirements at the hour examinations and were taken...
...Freshmen rowed a higher stroke than Groton, but lacked drive at the finish; they were also handicapped by being unaccustomed to the course...