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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...present compose the University crew have been rowing together nearly three weeks. Their selection was made after a series of races between the first and second 'Varsity crews, and at the close of a month's training from the time of the first selection of 'Varsity candidates after the class races. The order and weights of the men are as follows: Stroke, Dobyns, 150; 7, Biddle, 162; 6, Perkins, 172; 5, Heath, 173; 4, Higginson, 164; 3, Wadsworth, 163; 2, Blake, 160; bow, Harding...
...long distance. The different styles through the boat and the awkward rowing of two or three men make the crew appear less favorably than it did last year before going to Poughkeepsie, but the blade work is good and well together. The chief faults of the crew are at present unsteadiness and a hurried recover. The leg drive, although it has improved lately, is not yet as powerful as it ought...
...stroke, uses excellent judgment and drives his crew well. He is, however, a hard man to follow and Biddle is not yet quite with him. Biddle gets a hard catch but has been inclined to weaken on the finish. Captain Perkins, in spite of his late illness, is at present rowing the best oar in the boat. His blade is notably good and he gets a long body swing and steady drive from the stretcher. Heath, at 5, has gone off of late. He is a good worker and a strong oar, but does not catch the boat with...
...COMPANY.- The 9 o'clock drills have been discontinued. Drill this afternoon at 4.30. All the officers and non-commissioned officers must be present...
GRADUATES COMPANY.- Very important meeting and drill this afternoon at 4.45. Every man enrolled should make a special effort to be present. Meet promptly in rear of the Gymnasium...