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...last eighth of a mile, the crew spurted again, rowing a long 34. The conditions were excellent, enabling the eight to make the best time of the season, 18m., 53s. The boat was steadier on her keel than the day before; but the stern men aided McGrew little in holding back the recover and the men showed a general tendency to rush when they became tired...
...University eight rowed yesterday in the same order as the day before, with McGrew at stroke, Bancroft at seven and Bullard at three. The second crew was divided into two four-oared crews which rowed in the following temporary orders...
...eight took a brisk row in long stretches to Harvard bridge and back, coached by Mr. Higginson and J. J. Storrow '85. The crew has been rowing in almost the present order for several weeks and is now well together. In the last few days, McGrew, at stroke, has livened the men and they have shown rapid improvement. Most of the coaching yesterday was directed to perfecting the blade work, and to running up and letting down the stroke. The boat travelled smoothly and at times spaced well...
...University crew rowed yesterday in the order which, except for one or two positions, is likely to be maintained for the race. The crew left the Boathouse in the following order: Stroke, McGrew; 7, Bullard; 6, Shuebruk; 5, Ayer; 4, Foster; 3, Bancroft; 2, Swift; bow, James; cox., Jackson...
Today a definite first crew will probably be picked. After yesterday's rowing it seems as if McGrew will undoubtedly be first choice for stroke. Bullard has done good work during the short time that he has rowed in this position, but he is a more valuable man in the waist of the boat. Brownell is also a good stroke, but his distance is two miles and it is felt that he would shorten the stroke in the last two miles of a four mile race. McGrew has always been able to drive a crew well, and has improved since...