Word: raced
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Sophomore Crew was victorious in the recent race with the Freshmen...
...There is some talk of '80's challenging the Harvard Freshmen to a boat-race, if the necessary funds can be secured. It is doubtful if Harvard will accept." It is, indeed...
DEAR SIR, - At a meeting of the Columbia College Boat-Club, held on the 26th inst., a Resolution was passed authorizing the President of the Club to challenge the Harvard University Boat-Club to an eight-oared shell race, to be rowed at any time after June 26, 1877; the place and distance to be left to the choice of Harvard...
...probably need to be told that there is in ball playing and in boating a general rule which forbids contestants themselves to bet on the result of a game or race in which they are to play or row. This rule is based on what experience has shown to be a fact, viz. that when men bet on themselves, the additional excitement and nervousness interfere with their work; and in proportion to the amount of the bet is the extent of this interference. The more important the match, and the more exciting it is in itself, the more strictly...
...when she was down, a sound drubbing, and then take away what little means she had of raising herself. This unknown gentleman has extended to her a strong helping hand, left her to use the props she had before, and given her a stout new stick for her next race. To him the students return their most hearty thanks. On Wednesday night the crew made their first trip in the new Blakey shell. The dimensions of this boat are: length, 58 feet; width, 23 1/2 inches; weight, 225 pounds. This is undoubtedly one of the finest eight-oars ever built...