Word: pulling
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...University crew has been doing good work for the past few weeks, seeming to have developed the strong catch and snappy finish which has been a determining factor in many previous Harvard victories. What is of still greater importance, the men appear to have acquired the ability to pull together better, this having been gained from their rowing in the same order for so long a time. B. Harwood '15, who has been out for some time on account of a slight injury to his arm, is expected to be back in his old position at number four...
Under ideal weather conditions the University oarsmen jumped into a lead of several yards at the start, and when a third of a mile had been covered, they led by more than half a length, pulling a stroke of 35, while Annapolis was working at 40 strokes to the minute. When the course was half covered Harvard had raised the stroke to 36 and there was open water between the shells. The Midshipmen tried to pull up but failed, and when the University found Annapolis unable to hold its place, it dropped to a lower and longer stroke, but continued...
...their grade is merely a provisional one which can be raised by a little personal persuasion. Tacitly, they accuse the marker of discrimination against them, in the very breath in which they ask for a personal favor. And yet these men would be the last to admit or desire "pull" in their other work. Mark-pulling is a little more inexcusable than any other kind...
...surprising that a spirit of discontent was created which manifested itself in various disorders. They disfigured Harvard Hall, blew the bell to pieces with gunpowder, fastened up the doors, and on one occasion a hog's head was found on the bible. Before one of the religious services some "pull-crackers" were fastened to the lids of the Bible, which, on being opened, caused them to explode with a loud noise...
Harvard Training Quarters, Red Top, Conn., June 2, 1914--This morning Coach Wray took the men out for individual instructions in the pair oar, paying particular attention to a firm catch and a steady pull through to the finish. Following this, all the crews went out for a four-mile paddle down-stream. The University crews rowed in their regular order, but there was a change in the Freshman eight. Higginson changed over from bow to 2, Young went from 2 to 4, forcing out Lovell, and Potter went from 3 to bow, Richardson going to 3. This afternoon...