Word: rowe
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Empty siphons in a row...
...probably need to be told that there is in ball playing and in boating a general rule which forbids contestants themselves to bet on the result of a game or race in which they are to play or row. This rule is based on what experience has shown to be a fact, viz. that when men bet on themselves, the additional excitement and nervousness interfere with their work; and in proportion to the amount of the bet is the extent of this interference. The more important the match, and the more exciting it is in itself, the more strictly...
...length, 58 feet; width, 25 inches; weight, 240 pounds. This boat was obtained through the generous gift of a graduate, whose name is withheld. The interest in boating manifested by some of our graduates seemed to take the form of an eager desire to give the goddess of Harvard rowing, when she was down, a sound drubbing, and then take away what little means she had of raising herself. This unknown gentleman has extended to her a strong helping hand, left her to use the props she had before, and given her a stout new stick for her next race...
will be able to row who do not own a boat of their own, and for them the expenses will be increased. It would be a pity if this comes to pass through the lack of a few extra members, and therefore we hope that all those interested in rowing who have not yet joined a club will do so at once, and help to keep the system in existence...
...rumor that Captain Cook will row at Springfield is reported incorrect...