Word: racing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...first in today's run will be retained on the team for the coming meet, and will be taken to the track training table, which will be started November 2. All candidates for the team must run without fail today Freshmen will be allowed to compete in the consolation race next week...
...dormitory crew races will be rowed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. On Tuesday and Wednesday the bumping races will be held, such as were held last year, and from the racing these two days, the four best crews will be picked by Coach Wray and Captain Richardson. These crews will compete in a final level race on the 1 7-8 miles course in the basin on Thursday for the championship of the river...
Rowing in preparation for the Dormitory races, to be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week, is progressing satisfactorily. The crews are improving steadily and the men are becoming more regular about reporting on time, and Coaches Brown and Stephenson profess themselves satisfied with the progress the crews are making. Stoughton, Mount Auburn Street and Claverly continue to be the most promising crews under the supervision of Coach Brown Stoughton is probably the most powerful crew on the river, and averages between 160 and 165 pounds. However, their rowing is rough and unfinished, and in a long race, would...
...eights under Coach Stephenson, Randolph is probably the best, as nearly all the men have had experience. Westmorly also represents considerable rowing experience, and is improving faster than almost any other crew. If they continue to develop they should row Randolph a very close race. Matthews is also showing up well...
After much discussion, it was decided to add the following amendment to Article IV, Section 5 of the by-laws: "There shall be no interference or assistance on the course during a race, on penalty of disqualification." This clause is aimed to put a stop to the practice of supplying men with water during a contest...