Word: lead
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...fourth Freshman crew defeated the second and third eights yesterday in a one-mile race from below the Harvard bridge up to the Cottage Farm bridge. The third boat had a lead of one length over the second, while the fourth eight was given an equal handicap over the third. At the finish the fourth crew was a length ahead of the second, while the third boat came in about an equal distance behind the second...
...annual trial race held yesterday to decide what men will be retained on the University squad for the rest of the spring, the University eight defeated the third crew by three lengths and the second by six lengths. The Freshman crew rowed the last two miles and maintained the lead which it was given at the start...
...open water between each crew. The University eight was unable to pass either the second or the third crew until just before the Longwood bridge. At this point Cutler raised the stroke slightly and first the second and then the third were passed. From Longwood bridge on, a lead was maintained, though the rowing was distinctly poor. Having a clean lead over both crews just below the Longwood bridge, the University eight settled down to increase this lead. For a short stretch the boat went rather well, but, as it neared Harvard bridge, it was noticeably heavy...
...slow in starting and lost the pole. At the end of the relay he was 40 yards behind the leader. Although Guild, the second Harvard runner, ran a fast race, he was unable to gain perceptably. Ryley, who followed Guild, quickened the pace and succeeded in reducing the lead by 10 yards. Jaques, the last man for Harvard, by exceptional work cut the lead down to 15 yards...
...annual indoor track and field meeting of the Lawrence Light Guards in the Armory at Medford Saturday evening, the 780-yard relay team easily outdistanced the Brookline Gymnasium Association team. Guild, who ran first for Harvard, passed Wall, of Brookline, after a hard fight. Everett and Ryley increased this lead and Fernald was far ahead of Hedlund at the finish...