Word: oarsmen
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...freshman race, the large but rather rough Crimson boat made a tight race of it for the first mile up to the bridge by rowing a slightly higher stroke than Syracuse. The oarsmen had rowed only three days together and can expect to improve considerably with more practice...
...enthusiasm" into the shell, according to Boyden, who said he was pleased with it. Coach Harvey Love, who had earlier said switching Boyden out of stroke would be done only if the crew's difficulties became drastic, was also pleased with the new lineup, and reported that the oarsmen finally "look like they have some...
Thus far, however, the Crimson has gone nowhere. The time trials have been discouraging, and the constant shifting of oarsmen, though stimulating competition in practices, has hindered the development of any real cohesion. The oarsmen dont' get a chance to develop the balance, timing, and power which results from steady practicing together. Love wishes that some group would "come along and take charge...
...good Harvard will be also remains a complete mystery at this point. If the oarsmen acquire that elusive quality which constitutes a coordinated and powerful crew, spectators along the Charles can expect to see one of the best series of races in recent years. If, as unfortunately appears the case at present, the team work and speed does not develop, the oarsmen can expect to make the long row from the Basin back to Newell without their shirts...
...season races on pre-season form. Nevertheless, it is clear that the Crimson is going to be in for tough competition this spring from Cornell and Navy. Both schools were able to field two boats at the Olympic trials and will have a large pool of experienced oarsmen to draw upon...