Word: oarsman
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When asked what Harvard's goal was for the season one squad member replied last week, as only a Harvard oarsman would, that it was "not to lose." As both Harvard eights learned in San Diego last weekend, it might prove harder "not to lose" than it would...
...Each oarsman's first grueling battle will be for a seat in the varsity, Harvard coach Harry Parker, who has been able to watch his squad on the water since only three weeks ago when the Charles River finally thawed, said he will not complete his selections until early next week in California...
Even then positions may not be final, as each heavyweight will have the burdensome task of proving to Parker that he cannot be replaced by an oarsman stronger and more skillful than he. And the proving ground will be more a mine field than a playground...
...Sunday, as the crew was doing just that, Parker was also cautious. Usually, if you ask him a question, he'll tilt his head up, roll back his eyes and answer with a calm, "Oh really?" or "Not really" or just plain "really" which every Harvard oarsman can mimick in tonal perfection. When he wants to think about something, Parker will look out the nearest window and there will be a long, uneasy silence...
Said another oarsman, "Yes, I think everyone on the crew does feel that...