Word: pulls
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...School tug-of-war team is making arrangements to pull the Union Gymnasium team...
...Dewey will not be the anchor of the '86 team this year, as he has decided not to pull...
...clip the following from the American Aquatic Magazine: "What grander sight for a man to look upon can one enjoy than two fours or eights; the crews in proper form and well trained; rowing in time, with proper reach and grip; a clean pull through the water, feather without ripple; and, above all, good execution, or the knowledge of just when to apply the power while the blade of the oar is in the water. We cannot better illustrate this than by referring to the Yale crew of 1883. A more magnificent body of men physically never...
...simply this: that the Spirit of the Times, has made a most unprovoked attack upon both Harvard and Yale, for reasons best known to itself. It must be evident, even to the Spirit of the Times, that it would be utter folly for Harvard to be in readiness to pull against any "inferior or country college" that wishes to issue a challenge, and how that can be construed into "putting on airs" "frequently, persistently, and with malice aforethought," it is difficult to see. However, the Spirit of the Times sees it, and in its scorn proposes like the "sensible paper...
...above himself" than the reverse, moderation in all things should be the motto, and it is not only unnecessary, but absolutely hurtful to run or walk the full distance in repeated trials. If the novice is worth anything you can give him speed; his gaminess ought to pull him through on the day. These a long experience shows to be golden rules, but it must not be forgotten that what will suit one man may fail with another. The trainer, therefore, should study his man's constitution as a doctor does that of his patient. Above all things, also, keep...