Word: oarsmanship
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Superlative driving power and excellent oarsmanship drove the Cornell shells across the line ahead of the University and 1923 crews in the two two-mile races held Saturday on Lake Cayuga. In spite of a game fight put up by the first University eight, the Ithacan crew's superior rowing ability carried it across the finish line two lengths ahead of the Crimson boat. The Freshmen were outclassed by the Red and White yearlings, who rowed home nine lengths ahead of the '23 outfit. The oarsmanship of the Cornell eights was characterized by smooth blade work and wonderful driving power...