Word: racing
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...been forced to change the positions of two men in the university boat, and thereby have weakened it. The effect has been noticeable in the feeble, ragged stroke which the crew is now rowing. As this has been done so lately in the year their chances of winning the race have been materially lessened, as any change in the make up of a crew is unfortunate at such a time," etc., etc. Now it seems as if we had heard a tale very similar to this before; the great foot-ball eleven last year which only succumbed to Princeton after...
...second regatta of the Canoe Club was held yesterday morning on Back Bay. The wather and water were not unfavorable for the races. The spectators, the greater part of whom were ladies, were few. Two races were contested, one for three and the other for two miles. In the first the contestants were: G. A. Webster, S. S., Gretchen; R. F. Coombs, S. S. Pilgrim; F. I. Proctor, '87, Genesta; and T. Dunham, '85, Beatrice. The boats were of Class B. The start was made at 11.04 o'clock. Proctor won, completing the miles as follows: First mile...
...second race for two miles was in Class A canoes. Only two men entered the contest; A. G. Webster, '85, Gerin ine; and E. K. Dunham, M. S., Phillis. Dunham, whose canoe had but one sail, was so handicapped by it in the head wind, that he withdrew soon after rounding the first buoy. The start in the race was made at 11.07, and Webster, who finished the race alone, completed the first mile at 11.31, and the second...
...officer's of the race were: Referee, Mr. H. K. Swinscoe, '85; time keeper, Mr. Woodworth...
...SMITH, Chairman Spread Com.CANOE CLUB. The Spring Regatta will be sailed on the Back Bay, Wednesday morning, May 27, at 10.30 A. M. All who enter must be at the Union Boat House at 10 o'clock. There will be a three mile sailing race for class B boats, and a two mile sailing race for class A boats. Paddling races immediately after. Seats for spectators will be provided at the Union Boat House...