Word: roughs
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...annual race between Harvard and Yale rowed at New London on June 28 was won by Yale. Harvard had the east course. Contrary to the usual custom, the race was rowed up the river and in the afternoon. The water was so rough in the morning that the referee deemed it best that it should be postponed. The race was witnessed both from numerous yachts and from the land by a large number of people, The word was given at seven o'clock and for the first minute neither boat had the advantage. During the third minute each crew...
...single scull race took place yesterday afternoon under extremely unfavorable conditions. A strong headwind was blowing and the water for the first mile was very rough. The race started at the Union Boat House, and for the first quarter-mile the rowing was very close, Finally leading Van Schaick, the only other entry. At the end of the half mile the men were rowing very hard and Finally was leading by one length. From this point on, Finally gradually increased his lead until at the Harvard Bridge there was a little more than one length of clear water between...
...draw resulted as follows: The seniors will row over the inside course, or that next the wall; the freshmen come next, then the sophomores, and the juniors will have the outside course. This gives the seniors a slight advantage, especially if the day is windy or the water rough. The juniors and sophomores will have to pass through the same span. The officers of the race have not yet been appointed. Each crew will have two judges, one on the referee's tug, and one at the finish. All the crews at present seem to be evenly matched. Eighty-nine...
...penalties for rough play have been made very severe. The rule reads: "A player will be disqualified for hacking, striking with closed fists, or unnecessary roughness. For intentional tackling below the knees, butting, tripping and throttling, the other side gets twenty-five yards or a free kick. If twenty-five yards would carry the ball over the line, then half the distance from the place where the "off play" occurred, to the goal line will be granted...
...much greater than if he were allowed to skate on the strong ice in plain sight of the policeman without fear of interruption. Besides, many men wait till evening, when they can enjoy the fine ice on Fresh Pond uninterrupted rather than struggle over the rough ice on the Glacial is in the afternoon. If the policeman was paid to warn men away from the thin ice he would be doing a much more useful work, and the splendid ice on Fresh Pond could be enjoyed by every one. The regulation that forbids the enjoyment of perfectly safe ice seems...