Word: river
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...outcome of this campaign, which lasted from October to the end of December, 1864, was of the greatest importance, for Sherman had cut loose from the north on his march to the sea, the presidential election was approaching and only scattered bodies lay between Hood and the Ohio river, when that general, having ceased his opposition to Shaman's movements, determined to capture Nashville. His plan was to surprise that city before it could be reinforced. and then march to Virginia and help Lee annihilate Grant before Sherman could come to the latter's relief. The plan was a brilliant...
...soon as the ice disappeared from the Charles river, all the crews discontinued their work in the gymnasium, and have since practiced daily on the water. They have been subjected to great inconvenience by the repairs at the boathouse, which have progressed with provoking deliberation. As a platform on piles is being build in front of the large boathouse, the five crews have occupied the smaller one, whence but one barge can be carried at a time. It is expected, however, that the floats will be in readiness and all work finished by the end of this week. During...
...print today an account of the work which the various crews have been doing since they began work on the river and a criticism of the individual members. The crews certainly deserve all the support they get or can get. As the new platform and repairs at the boat-house will soon be completed, the opportunities for watching the men on the river will them be much better than at present, and large numbers ought to go down to the river every afternoon. The University crew certainly gives promise of great hopes of success when they come to be matched...
...still early to make predictions concerning the class races, but it would seem from present appearances that that event of the college boating year on the Charles river will be very closely contested. Each crew seems to have the advantage in some particular, and the result is not likely to be a procession. No crew is thought as yet to be sure for first place, nor are the chances of any crew for that place so small that it is only hoping to save itself from last place. All things taken together, the class crews are to be congratulated...
...sophomores are at present rowing in the best form of any of the class crews. Their oars fall well together, and considering the fact that there are four new men in the boat, they have made good progress since they began work on the river. On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays Colonel Bancroft finds time to coach them; on the other days his place is taken by Mr. Perin, stroke of the '83 crew. The sophomores are seated in the following order...