Word: low
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Low, Brooklyn...
...rowing, when it began in 1844, was more of the nature of a pastime. The "Oneida," which was the first boat used at Harvard, was typical of the other boats soon afterwards bought by the different clubs. It was 37 feet long of lap-streak construction, heavy and low in the water, and the thole pins were sunk in the gunwale. There was no shear, the stem was straight and the men rowed in red cushions; the whole having the appearance of a man-of-war's gig at the present time...
...will be built by Lawley and Son of South Boston and, although resembling the old launch in general outline, it will have various improvements. The boat will be fifty-one feet in length, seven feet and ten inches in beam, and will draw thirty-six inches of water at low draft. The boiler and engine will be larger than in the "Frank Thompson," and a sustained speed of sixteen and one half miles an hour will thus be possible. The cost of building the boat will be covered from the insurance, $6500, on the "Frank Thompson...
...candidates will begin work Monday morning in four squads, at 11 and 12 o'clock and at 3.30 and 4.30 o'clock. Every candidate is expected to work every day, but not necessarily always in the same squad. For the present the work will be in pulley weights, low hurdles, light dumbbells, and running on the outdoor track...
During the recess the hockey team practiced every day in which the ice was in condition and although several of the best men were absent, fast team play was developed. The forwards were accurate in passing and shooting for goals, but the shots were usually too low to score against a strong defense. In three games played against the Newtowne Athletic Club the University team won by the scores of 4-2, 7-2 and 5-3. The line-up was as follows: Hoxie, (Drink-water), Beardsell, F. J. Goodridge, (Canterbury), Clarkson, forwards; Tilton, coverpoint; A. M. Goodridge, point; Russell...