Word: launching
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Yale launch was seriously damaged by fire recently while at anchor in the Qunnipiac river. A watchman discovered the fire and succeeded in extinguishing the flames with the aid of a fireman...
...noticed a smell of smoke the day before the out break but had been unable to discover any fire, and after taking special precautions to prevent it had left the boat. Repairs will be pushed immediately. The coachers are laboring under disadvantages at present, as the burning of the launch has taken away their only means of doing effective coaching. The old launch was ordered by Captain Hartwell, but word was sent back that it was undergoing repairs and could not be sent. He is trying to secure another launch from New York for a short time. The damaged launch...
...clock next Monday the 'varsity crew will leave Cambridge, and take the two o'clock train on the Shore Line, reaching New London that evening. Their quarters have been improved since last year by rebuilding the kitchen and improving the sanitary arrangements. The launch will be sent down by freight this morning, and the boats will go Monday morning. The crew will row regularly twice a day at New London, in the morning and in the afternoon. Perkins will go with them as coach and will be joined later by Adams. The following men will be taken: Lynam, Kelton, Acton...
...crew expect to go down to New London next Monday. The launch is in bad shape and unfit to take, but lack of funds prevents the purchase of a new one. Only four of last year's crew are at present in the 'varsity boat, so the thought that all of last year's winning crew are in college can not be depended upon for victory. Bond is rowing at 3 in place of Cummings, but the latter will be given another trial this week. Ninde has been called home on account of sickness and it is doubtful...
...Yale 'varsity crew rowed its first four miles of the season Wednesday on the harbor. The time was about 21m. 30s. The crew rowed in the same order in which it has rowed the past month, except Ives, who followed the boat in the launch. Rogers '93 pulled No. 7 in Ives' place...