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...opposite the finish of the race. For several years grandstands for the, boat-races have been erected near Otter street on the road at the rear of the houses facing Beacon street. This year the erection of the stand upon the newly constructed parkway will bring the spectators much nearer the actual course. The race will be particularly attractive, since it will be the only opportunity of seeing the University crew race on the Charles River this year. Two years ago Columbia defeated Harvard over the same course; last year no race was rowed between the two crews...
...were put into commission, thus enabling Coach Wray to get a better insight into the work of the men when rowing in long stretches. On Monday and Tuesday the work of the University crew was rather poor, but since Wednesday, there has been a decided brace, the men getting nearer the clean, hard catch, and long finish, which Coach Wray has emphasized so much. Sargent at stroke, is rapidly regaining his rhythm...
...completely fooled and leaves Marjorie alone, but returns later and finds Phil with his raise moustache removed. Phil is recognized and his chances seem to be small until a cablegram is brought in feeling of the death of an uncle who was an English duke. In the absence of nearer relatives, Phil gets the title and Grumble welcomes him with open arms...
...fourth boat was over a length behind the third. The time made was excellent, the course of nearly one and seven-eighths miles being covered in 9 minutes, 12 seconds. The record for the course is 9 minutes, 19 seconds; but as the crews on Saturday started a block nearer the finish than the full course requires, the time cannot be taken for a new record. All three crews rowed a good race; in fact there was very little difference in form between the second and third boats, but the second had greater power and endurance, and was able...
...columns. But at best, comments to appear on Sunday morning must obviously be written under the stress of a defeat on Saturday. Ill-considered, destructive criticism in public prints, besides shocking our sense of loyalty due men who have done their best for us, has not brought us any nearer to victory...