Word: launching
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Coaches Herrick and Haines directed the practice of the University crews, from a launch which has been secured for use while the crews are at Lynn. University A had a three-mile row, not being bothered by the rough water. The stroke was varied, but the men showed the benefit of their long practice indoors by the unity with which they increased and retarded the stroke. Both University A and B will row this afternoon, this being the first Saturday practice of the year, which will probably continue the rest, of the season, since the crews are so late...
Yale has decided to do away with the English style of rigging with thole-pins instead of oar-locks, an experiment introduced by Coach Nickalls. The Yale squad has acquired two new shells of the American type, together with a new coaching launch which will be ready as soon as outdoor work begins. Indoor training started at New Haven last week...
...Yale delegation, made a vigorous speech denouncing the "militarization" of our colleges, as shown by the formation of the Yale Battery and the Harvard Regiment. At his suggestion, a committee, of which he is chairman, was appointed to investigate the extent of "militarism in our colleges," and to launch a counter campaign. An informal vote showed an almost unanimous sentiment among the delegates against military training in the colleges of the country...
...University and the first Freshman crews down-stream, and returned in time for a considerable amount of pair-oar work. The University afternoon practice came at 4 o'clock, two hours earlier than usual. The eight went over the course at low speed, showing excellent form. The Yale coaching launch followed in the hope of seeing a time trial, but was disappointed. The second University and the Freshman boats rowed at the regular hour...
...Nickalls, coach of the Yale university crew, and several of the Yale oarsmen were down at crew practice yesterday, and followed the boats in the "John Harvard." The University crew took a practice spin over the Henley distance while the launch was following...