Word: leading
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...took the lead at once, with a strong, quick stroke of of 39; the freshmen were rowing 39, the sophomores 38, and the juniors, 37. The superiority of the seniors at once become evident. The force and vigor of their oarsmen telling at every stroke. The '88 crew was rowing well together, and for half a mile kept a good second, while the freshmen and '89 a half length behind were steering not so good a course. At the mile the freshmen were abreast with '87, both rowing 39, '89 was a half length behind and rowing in better form...
...other classes, especially '89 and '90, have just reason to be pleased with the efforts of their crews. As for '88 who worked hard and faithfully, let them cheer up and determine to follow the example of '87 and lead the crews in their graduating year...
...conditions were favorable enough. The wind, however, was a gusty one, blowing directly across the range, and it proved a puzzler to the visitors. The match was begun at 3 o'clock, when the first shot for Harvard was fired. At end of the first round, Harvard had a lead of six birds, which at the end of the second was increased to seven, and then then to 13 in the third, 17 in the fourth, and 25 in fifth and last...
...there is another view to take of the subject. If America is proud of anything she is proud of her manhood and vigor, of her powers by land and sea, and of her acknowledged lead in all kinds of sports where a cool head and manly vigor win honors; and in no place is this pride more marked than right here in Eastern Massachusetts, in Boston, the "hub" of sports as well as of the universe...
...call to mind the degeneration of the Harvard cheer. Everyone knows that the cheer is three times three, but few ever cheer three times three. It is always nine nowadays. Formerly the Harvard cheer was slow and dignified; now it is rapid and assertive. Before Harvard men attempt to lead cheers, let them be certain that they know the interval which should be given between every third 'rah. All should keep this in mind. Remember the interval, and restore the characteristic feature of the Harvard cheer...