Word: lenth
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...exciting struggle the Weld Crew spurted and led by a quarter-of-length. Here Weld was rowing 36 strokes to the Riversides 38. The Riversides began clipping their stroke and bow, two and stroke weakened visibly. The Weld Crew was rowing in splendid form and finished strong, about a lenth and a half ahead. None of the men showed signs of exhaustion, but it was not thought advisable to enter the intermediate eight-oared race against a fresh crew. The privilege of entering this race was given to the winner of the Junior race (between the Weld and Riverside) crews...
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