Word: reaching
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Goes back too far, drops down at full reach and should get more body reach...
...crew as a whole, have no control over themselves and in consequence drop forward at full reach and slump at the finish. They break their arms too soon and fail to get the idea, that the stretcher is of any use in rowing. The bad condition of the crew is due to the lack of candidates and the lack of proper coaching, for they have no regular coach...
...Does not get enough body reach, keeps poor time, because he is slow at both ends of the stroke...
...Norton, and as much more which is the property of the corporation. That portion belonging to Mr. Norton is the only land adjoining the grounds of the college which can be purchased, and the whole piece is the only large tract which can be found within easy reach of the college. The field when completed will be large enough to accommodate two-base ball diamonds or two football fields. It will require some outlay to put the ground in suitable condition for use, but just what the expense will be cannot be definitely determined yet, as the survey...
...open evenings, and are well patronized. The advantages reaped from this system of subsidiary libraries compensate for the trouble and annoyance it causes. As the useful books in the department are put in these subsidiary libraries, collateral reading is slightly impeded. Books of reference are put beyond the easy reach of frequenters of Gore Hall, and the liability to loss of books is greatly increased...