Word: reaches
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...under disadvantages; stroke dips too deep and six does not lace his blade enough. No. 7 swings crooked and too far, while No. 3 handles himself and oar in a generally loose manner. Nos. 2, 4 and 5 do not get their oars down on the full reach while the bow four all "sliver out" at the finish. No 5 is rowing in very good general form, and will undoubtedly prove to be one of the strongest and most effective oars in the boat...
...great effort for the race, and if they do not come in well at the finish it will not be on account of a lack of interest and labor. The crew averages 160 in weight and the men are all strong for their weight; they have not yet reached perfection in form, and much more hard work will be required to put the crew in good shape. The time of the whole crew is bad and the oars are allowed to sliver out at the finish, thus shortening the stroke at a vital point; No. 8 especially, does not pull...
...writer's opinion this disadvantage was insignificant to that of having to be coached the eight days preceding the race by a stranger. During these eight days the stroke was hastened considerably by the very worst fault a crew can fall into, namely, rushing forward on the full reach. Mr. Lattauer, not withstanding the above-mentioned fact, deserves on behalf of the crew and the class their full acknowledgements for his faithfulness as coach while the crew was practising on the Harlem...
...success of the association will be best secured by inducing the members to become fully acquainted with its affairs. They certainly have the moral courage to face the truth, and, if anything is wrong, they may right it. I only hope that the explanation I shall now give will reach all those who may have had their suspicions raised by the communications referred...
...conclusions which I reach are: (1) The monthly statements should not be impugned; they are useful to show how matters are going for the period; but, at the same time they should not be taken for more than they are worth. (2) There is no ground at present for supposing the cost of board is now, or will be in the near future, much above $4.50, or at least...