Word: racing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...annual class races take place this afternoon. The interest increasing during the past few weeks is now general, and an enthusiastic support will undoubtedly be afforded the crews. While the customary uncertainty prevades college opinion, class feeling is high, and the interest in the result promises a closely contested race. We trust that all who can will attend the races. The work of the crews has been conscientious and thorough, and little doubt need be felt but that the men will do their utmost to sustain the reputation of their classes...
...crews drew positions for the race to-day as follows: '87 outside, '86 next, '89 next, and '88 inside, next to the river wall...
...annual race between the four classes will be rowed. For the last few years the races have caused a little dissatisfaction to many of those concerned. Last year, for example, '86 rowed with only six men, and '88 started without a rudder, thus virtually leaving the race to the other boats. And year before last, the race had to be rowed twice, on account of misunderstanding about the starting signals. This year, however, every precaution has been taken to have matters go smoothly, and a good race may be expected...
With the exception of Bartol and Knapp, who are new men, this is the same crew which won the race last year...
...officers for the class races are as follows: referee, J. J. Eustis; judges of the finish, Joseph Lee, E. T. Cabot; starter, W. G. Borland; time keepers, G. R. Agassiz, D. C. Clark. The referee's tug will start at West Boston Bridge, Charles Street, at 12 45 punctually. Tugs following the race are requested to keep behind the referee's boat...