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HARVARD QUARTERS, RED TOP, NEW LONDON, June 18.--The crews rowed this morning, but only a few short stretches, owing to the fact that several of the men had examinations. The men all seem in good condition and should improve rapidly in the next few days. In the afternoon the eight rowed several short stretches and then went one and one half miles hard down stream to the naval station...
Tickets for the two observation trains for the boat race at New London will be put on sale at Leavitt & Peirce's in Cambridge and at Wright & Ditson's in Boston, on Wednesday, June 20, and will remain there until Saturday, June 23. All persons wishing seats on the observation trains should purchase them before June 23, as no seats will be sold after that date...
HARVARD QUARTERS, RED TOP, NEW LONDON, June 17.--It was very quiet about Red Top today. After breakfast the University and Freshman crews went down to New London, and thence for a short sail to Pequot Point. In the afternoon the University crew went out on the John Harvard...
...LONDON, June 15.--About two hours after breakfast this morning the University eight launched their shell and started for Gale's Ferry, where the Yale men watched the practice. A stiff breeze blowing down the Thames made the water too rough for good work. The crew rowed only short stretches and then returned to the quarters. About 5.30 the University crew rowed over the course on time but made a rather poor showing. The Freshmen took their first row at the same time...
...Freshman crew left with the University eight and four oar yesterday afternoon for New London. The crew has been rowing in its present order for only two days, consequently the work is still rough and the time uncertain. A lack of power on the finish of the stroke makes the boat unsteady. Since the race with the Worcester High School the order has been changed constantly. The present make-up gives promise of good results if the improvement is steady...