Word: oarsmen
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...standardization of a rowing stroke at the University, and the use of this stroke not only by crew men here, but also by the preparatory schools from which the University's oarsmen are in the main recruited, is one of the most important features of the winter rowing system which has this year been instituted...
...instruction they gave differed in many points from that of the head coach. It was decided at that time to take steps toward a uniformity of instruction that would train the men in the class, dormitory, and club crews in a stroke identical with that taught the University oarsmen...
...discussions of the values of the different strokes now in use have been held this fall. Dr. Paul Withington '09, who acted in an advisory capacity during the fall season, is one of the strongest backers of the change and bases his arguments on the advantages of the English oarsmen in the Inter-Allied race at Paris last spring because of the use of a stroke which is practically standard throughout the British Isles...
...Yale's coaches, tried it for the first time a few days ago. The first eight was on the harbor for practice, when Mr. Van Santvoord, in a plane with a professional pilot, flew over it. He attempted by megaphone and arm signals to direct the oarsmen, but found it impossible...
...Tuesday the other Freshman crews will meet, and there will also be a race between the third Thayer and Eliot eights. The individual oarsmen in singles, comps, and wherries will monopolize all of Wednesday's program. The entries for these singles races are still open, and men wishing to sign up must see one of the managers as soon as possible. Thursday's races are between the other club crews, including that between the first Thayer and Eliot eights...