Word: pointedly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...West Point 6, Dartmouth...
...both crews were on the line and at 4.57 the start was made. B. A. A. instantly jumped ahead for a few feet and then both crews settled down rowing 36 strokes to the minute. B. A. A., however, evidently had the best of it at this point for her superior watermanship told in the rough water, and there was a noticeable length and power in the middle of her stroke which the Harvard crew lacked. The crews remained in about the same position for the first three-quarters of a mile, B. A. A. leading by about half...
From this point until the end of the race, B. A. A's lack of training began to tell and their work became sensibly weaker and more ragged and Harvard by repeated spurts began gradually to close up the gap. There was energy enough, however, in B. A. A. to enable them to drive the stroke up to 40 in answer to Harvard's 38 and later 40 to the minute stroke. As both crews neared the line, it was impossible to tell from the launch which was ahead, and it was not until the judge at the finish...
...first meeting with Cornell under the new athletic agreement, today's game will have a special interest. Though indications point to an easy victory for Harvard, yet if the Cornell team proves to be inferior it is be hoped that the difference will appear in the score rather than in a relaxation of effort on Harvard's part. In many respects this will be one of the most important games of the year, and a good exhibition of enthusiasm from Harvard's supporters will have an excellent effect on the eleven...
Parke played a good all around game, his only weak point being his inability to handle lobs when at the net. His places both from the net and from the backcourt were very accurate. He also had a swift service which his opponent was unable to return effectively...