Word: rowing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...crews will probably row downstream, starting about 4.30 o'clock. Immediately following the University race, the Freshman crew will race the Cornell freshman eight over the same course...
Five University crews and seven Freshman crews wet out on the river yesterday. It was a trifle windy but on the whole the water was very good. The University crew did not row together well and seemed to hang at the catch; but this is to be expected so early in the season...
...secured pledges agregating $1,200,000. President Lowell has been actively interested in carrying out this plan for bringing about wider mingling and closer acquaintance among the men of the University early in their college careers. The plan, which has received wide notice among Harvard men, provides for a row of buildings near the Charles River on the land now owned by the University, in which all first year men, except those living at home, will be required to live. At least one of these dormitories will be built next year, and the construction of the others will follow...
...determine the best mixture, both from the standpoint of playing and also of drainage. It is believed that two or three days playing will give the court a satisfactory tryout, and as soon as the results have been obtained a new surface will be put on a row of twelve courts. Eventually, probably during the summer vacation, it is hoped that the remainder of the courts will be improved in a like manner...
Regular spring practice for all candidates for the Freshman crew will begin this afternoon at the Newell boathouse at 4.30 o'clock. Previous experience in rowing is not necessary, and all men in the Freshman class who are not running or playing baseball are expected to report at that time, dressed to row...