Word: race
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...breaking of an oarlock on the Harvard 'Varsity shell during the practice yesterday, and the still-remembered fiasco at Henley two years ago, by which Cornell won a barren victory over Leander, suggest the possibility of similar mishaps during the race at Poughkeepsie. There would be neither glory nor satisfaction in a victory won under such conditions. This note is to suggest that by agreement among those in authority, full power be given the referee to recall the crews at his discretion for a new start if the first start should be marred by any evident misunderstanding (wherever responsibility...
Positively no applications for seats on the observation train at either the 'Varsity or Freshman race will be received after 9 p. m. tomorrow...
...accommodate the Harvard men who are going to the boat race, berths in a special sleeper can be secured now at Leavitt and Peirce...
...Weld intermediate, junior and second junior crews rowed a mile race yesterday afternoon. The intermediates won by a half length; the second juniors were second, having had seven lengths start...
...BOAT RACE TICKETS AT THURSTON'S.- The New England Railroad (shortest route to Poughkeepsie) will place round trip excursion tickets, on account of the University boat races, on sale at store of C. H. Thurston, Harvard Square. Round trip rate, $6.50. Tickets good going June 23d, 24th and 25th and returning until 26th inclusive. Regular train leaves Boston weekdays 8.32 a. m., from Old Colony Station, Kneeland street, due Poughkeepsie 4.55 p. m. Returning, train leaves Poughkeepsie 9.25 a. m., due Boston...