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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...material seems to be rather better than it has been in recent years. The men are heavier than usual, and display an energetic spirit and willingness to work which promises well. About three-quarters of an hour was spent in passing the ball, kicking, and drilling in rush line work. There are a few men among the candidates who are of unusual ability, but the greater part display about the knowledge that freshman candidates usually possess. Physically, the men are a very good lot, and with proper training and a great deal of hard work, ought to develope an eleven...
Rule 4, altered in section (a) only to read, "A touchdown is made when the ball is carried, kicked or passed across the goal line and there held either in goal or touch in goal...
...thirty-six to the minute. At the quarter, Harvard was ahead, rowing thirty-four, and continued to gain slowly throughout the race. In the last half mile Columbia attempted to spurt and gained half a length on Harvard, but Harvard increased her stroke to thirty-five and crossed the line seven seconds, or about two lengths head. The crews and officers of the race were as follows...
...varsity and freshmen crews leave for New London by the Shore Line at one o'clock today. The crews will occupy the same quarters at New London that they have in previous years, and will be looked after in much the same manner. J. E. Storrow, '85, will continue to coach the 'varsity crew, and will have full control until the day of the race. Professor Hart will accompany the crew and will act as proctor while the men are finishing their examinations...
...Finally gradually increased his lead until at the Harvard Bridge there was a little more than one length of clear water between the two boats. The race ended at the Crescent boat house, about a mile and a half from the Union boat house and Finally crossed the line an easy winner in 9 minutes, 50 seconds. Van Schaik finished in 10 minutes, 2 seconds, about four and a half lengths behind Finally...