Word: proved
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...early as usual. It is well known, however, how much a crew improves by the practice of the last few weeks before the race, and we shall expect to witness a better race even than that of last year. Yale has a heavy crew, and will be sure to prove a formidable rival; and the interest in the race will be greater than was felt last year, as so much more depends upon the result. We do not need to remind the Crew how much the University relies upon their success. Brilliant victories at New London and Saratoga would...
This little book will prove very serviceable to all who are interested in the bicycle. It begins with an excellent historical account of the first inventions in this line, and describes the gradual development of the present bicycle from the old velocipede. Two chapters are devoted to a full description of the manufacture and mechanics of the machine, and another to suggestions for learners. Advice about riding and racing, and information in regard to the laws and courtesies of the road, take up the next chapters. A list of thirty-nine routes, most of them in the vicinity of Boston...
...pretty sure to be a close one. A good deal of interest is also felt in the Senior Scullers' race between Messrs. Goddard and Peabody. These two gentlemen are undoubtedly the best single scullers in the University, and a contest between them for the championship will be sure to prove very interesting. They have agreed to start promptly at ten o'clock, and so everybody who wishes to see the race will have to be present at that hour. We present to our subscribers with this number a programme of the races and a list of the men on each...
...ponder if the days to come shall prove...
...voted that each member should report at regular intervals the runs made by him, for the information of the other members of the club. This will doubtless prove a great convenience, as it will allow each rider to keep himself informed about the condition of the roads. The meeting broke up about eight o'clock, subject to the call of the officers...