Word: pulled
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...crew as a whole has two faults; they are apt to rush their slides, and when the stroke is raised they are in too much of a hurry to pull through and the stroke is shorter because the men do not draw through...
...however, compared with the great principal which this election involves. The names of the candidates need not be mentioned, but if we are to have true democracy in Harvard athletics; if we ever hope to give the lie to that too common talk of "clique-favoritism," and "prep-school pull" in the make-up of our teams, now is the time for the Athletic Committee to put an act on record...
...with it, is fast corrupting the morals of the youth. A striking example of the evils of the spoils system is the way the Indian trouble was conducted a few years ago. Those men who were fitted for the position were not chosen, but those who had most political pull, no matter how great was their unfitness. This fact added to the frequent changes brought on by a new incoming administration, has accounted for more than one Indian...
...mile flag, where Harvard began to close up the gap a bit. Harvard made another attempt to catch the Yale boat at the three-mile flag, and succeeded in gaining a few seconds, which they held to the three-and-a-hald-mile flag. Thereafter Yale continued to pull away steadily, notwithstanding Harvard's desperate spurt toward the finish. An occasional break between four and five in the Harvard boat was about the only fault to be seen in either crew. The winning time was not fast considering the conditions. Both crews rowed in excellent form from start to finish...
...recent spell of fine weather has enabled the regular eight to engage in practice on the Schuylkill, where their work is giving much satisfaction to Coach Woodruff and Captain Bull. The men are getting accustomed to their positions and are pulling with much regularity and steadiness. Peterson, who was a substitute last year, will pull bow this year. Jack, who is the only really new man in the boat, has surprised the coaches by the clever way he handles the oar. Minds, at No. 3, was also a substitute last year, but has shown improved form this season...