Word: racing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...fall class races took place this afternoon on a course about three-quarters of a mile long, commencing at Gloucester street and ending at the Union Boat House. The time set for the race was 4.15, but it was 4.30 before the crews made their appearance, the freshmen first, followed by the juniors and seniors. The sophomores were late and appeared on the line with only six men. In coming through the piles, for the tide was too high to allow the boats to get under the bridge, No. 4's ontrigger was broken. This put '91 practically...
...Beacon street wall was lined with spectators, who enlivened the race by their enthusiaatic cheering. The freshmen were especially jubilant, and have evidently taken hold of rowing in the right way. The crews were composed of the following...
...mile bicycle race.- W. B. Greenleaf...
...inauguration yesterday afternoon of the new plan of holding class races in the fall was an unqualified success. The scheme resulted so favorably that the query is a natural one why such contests have not taken place at a similar time before. Now that an eminently satisfactory precedent has been established, it will be observed at once that a lasting good can come of it in the promotion of advantageous class rivalry. But of far greater importance is it that an unwearied interest in rowing is certain to be felt throughout the University. All praise is due the senior crew...
...meeting of the captains of the crews, held last evening it was decided to row the race on a course commencat the end of Gloucester Street, and ending, as in the spring class races, at the Union Boat House. The crews will meet at the Harvard boat house at 3.15 o'clock and must be at the line at 4.15 promptly, where they will find the referee and starter stationed...