Word: reaches
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...wished to put in the hands of the class. The principal topic of discussion was in regard to the disposal of this surplus. It seemed to be the opinion of the whole class that some sort of trophies should be given to the eleven, but it was difficult to reach a decision of how much should be set aside for the purpose. After various motions had been made and defeated, the class voted to set aside "one hundred dollars to be expended in buying trophies for those members of the team who played in the Yale game...
...size, and their principal faults are due to their lack of experience. They all lack control of their bodies, and hence their rowing is very irregular. The body swing is carried too far at both ends and results in "slumping" at the finish and falling forward at the full reach. The crew shoot out their hands at the finish with such a jerk that the oars do not come out of the water cleanly, and the boat receives a series of jars which would be fatal to a shell. The following are the men who are trying for the crew...
...Rantoul-150 pounds. Breaks his arms too soon and falls forward at full reach. He is inclined to meet...
...Steadman-164 pounds. Loses control of himself at both ends of the stroke. Should sit up to his work better and not reach around...
Owing to the shape and construction of the head, ink cannot reach the fingers...