Word: river
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...crew has begun rowing. At present he is rowing on the second crew where he can get more attention from the coach. His work shows plainly that he is an old hand at it. Ninde and Slade are at work in the pair-oar on the river. Waters has been placed on the first crew. His work is still pretty crude but he improves. Acton is at work again. He recovered sooner than was feared at the time he was taken ill. Altogether he lost nearly two weeks which shows seriously in his rowing. However, he is doing as well...
...debate was interesting and at times very amusing. Rather strong assertions were made without the least hesitation and the different views sometimes bordered on the ludicrous, as when, for instance, the flow of immigration was likened to both that of a muddy river and of a golden stream. There were however some very good efforts made, though it was noticeable that none of the men who represented Harvard in the last debate took part in last evening's contest. There seemed to be on both affirmative and negative sides a misunderstanding of the real meaning of the question. The tendency...
Another important point in favor of Newburg is that the observation train on the West Shore Road will run parallel to the course and only a few yards distant from the river, without any break in the view of the race...
Last year it was the 24th of February that the 'varsity crew began work upon the river, and after that, lost only two or three days work on account of bad weather or floating ice. There is always a great desire to get into a boat as early as possible of course, because practice on the water is always too limited before the New London race. However, there seems to be a good deal that can be learned and taught to better advantage in the tank than upon the river. The coach has many advantages as has also the learner...
...quite unfortunate that Acton M. S., is sick. He rowed only one day after he had recovered from the injury to his knee. Monday evening he was taken suddenly ill with grip. At present Ninde and Slade are doing a little work on the river in a pair-oar with Perkins to coach. Several changes will be made in the rowing order of the men this week...