Word: lowness
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...better than that made by Cornell in the race last year was slower than was made by the University crew in practice last year. It was also the slowest time made by the crew this year. The conditions for the race were not unfavorable, although the tide was extremely low...
Yesterday the three crews took an easy row at a low stroke down stream to Longwood bridge. By rowing a lower stroke this week the men have made a good deal of progress in controlling their slides, and as a result the boat is much steadier than previously. At this low pace, however, the men apparently lack vigor, especially Crandall at 2, who fails to break in his arms early enough in the stroke. Wood at bow swings badly out of time...
...Stone '07 fractured his right thigh yesterday afternoon while practicing the low hurdles on Soldiers Field. He was immediately carried to the Locker Building where the fracture was set. Later he was moved to the Infirmary, and is now under the care of Dr. Binney of Boston. The fracture is not considered serious, but it will prevent Stone from taking part in track athletics again this spring...
During the past week a large number of candidates have been reporting daily for track practice. Now that the track is in a firm condition both the high and low hurdles have been set up; as yet, however, the hurdlers have not been timed. The sprinters have been doing short stretches on the track, and the milers and two-milers have usually been sent around for five laps. Some very good records were obtained last Wednesday, when the sprinters were regularly timed, the quarter mile being run in 52 1-5s.; the half mile...
Tomorrow will be devoted almost exclusively to practice on the low hurdles, and men who are able to run them in seven strides will be chosen as the low hurdling-squad. The high and broad jumpers will also begin actual work today...