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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...these 38 were from the academic department and 30 from the Sheffield Scientific School. The average weight of the candidates for the crew was 153 pounds. The men were quickly thinned out, those who were physically unable to endure the training being dropped. The work has consisted of running, light exercise in the gymnasium and regular rowing in the tank. Progress in mastering the stroke is of course very slow as the men with the exception of the few who rowed on the fall freshman crew are entirely without previous experience. Coach Cook, Captain Whitney and D. F. Rogers...
...good condition this year having had regular practice in the harbor during the fall term. The work during the fall consisted of the individual coaching of a few candidates in the pair-oars by Mr. Cook and later the use of the eight-oared barge. The work was very light and no long stretches were rowed, all rowing being done in the harbor inside of the bridge. Two innovations have been made in the University Crew tank this year: mirrors have been placed opposite each man in order that he may see himself row and correct his own faults...
President Eliot's announcement of the initial action of the Corporation looking toward a union or alliance of the Massachusetts. Institute of Technology and Harvard, throws little light on the probability of that event, but is of immense interest, nevertheless, as showing that such an end is being held seriously in view...
...with a membership of forty. It is divided into two groups called "camps," each with a captain. A record of debates will be kept and at the end of the year the losing camp will give a dinner to the winners. The society is to sit at tables where light refreshments are served and smoking will be allowed. The object of the organization is to popularize debating and make it more informal...
Over 150 men came out Thursday at the call for candidates for the Yale 'varsity crew and the athletic team. Trainer Fitzpatrick took charge of the track candidates, giving them light gymnastic work which will be continued until spring. R. J. Cook and Captain Whitney coached the crew candidates...