Word: hit
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Hit the line for Harvard...
...Hit the line for Harvard...
...race somewhat, but served to bring out the splendid spirit of the University eight, a spirit which wins races against heavy odds. Just before reaching the Cottage Farm Bridge the University crew ran into a launch anchored in the stream. All four starboard oars, and two of the outriggers hit, and all headway was stopped. At the time the University eight was only about two lengths of open water behind the second boat and fully three lengths were lost. With six lengths to make up in about two miles, the University crew settled down with determination to the task...
...finished in good condition but were very tired. Stroke Cutler, after the University eight had hit the launch, drove his crew hard and was well backed up, especially by the three men directly behind him, the stern four doing the best work throughout the race. The second crew made a splendid fight in the last three quarters of a mile and was well stroked by Forster. It was not till after hitting the launch that the University crew showed any sort of form and power, but the work of the eight in this last half of the race offset...
...ball outside her own 34-yard line. Minot and Pierce both made long runs after catching punts, which kept the ball near Williams's goal. Just as time was called O'Flaherty tried a drop-kick from Williams's 23-yard line; the kick was low and hit one of the men in the line. Time was called before play could be resumed...