Word: sevens
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Under the most unfavorable weather conditions a race was held yesterday afternoon between the two trial eights of the University crew squad over the one and seven-eights mile course in the basin, starting from Longwood bridge and finishing at the Union Boat Club. The second crew, composed of last year's Freshman eight, won by six feet, in an exciting finish. Although rowing a lower stroke most of the way, the winning boat was always within striking distance, and at the very finish, spurted to gain the lead. Farley's boat, composed of last year's substitutes, maintained...
...games played so far this fall Brown has won three, defeating Norwich University, 26 to 4; Wesleyan, 17 to 0; and New Hampshire State, 12 to 0. In the game two weeks ago, however, Pennsylvania defeated Brown 14 to 0, scoring two touchdowns and a goal from the field. Seven of the men who played against Harvard last, year are again in the line-up, and the team is fairly fast and strong for its weight. The University eleven will have a decided advantage in punting...
...permanent possession of the cup offered for the winner of the series this fall. Undoubtedly, Claverly was the best crew on the river, and in Saturday's race, despite the sluggish tide, covered the one and three-eight's mile course in the excellent time of seven minutes, nine and four-fifths seconds. Each day it has maintained its lead at the head of the river in the first division and has never been in danger of being bumped. The executive committee has given no decision with regard to the winners of the second and third divisions...
...rowing in the bumping races are urged to report to the boathouse from which they have been rowing, and as many crews will be made up as possible. At a later date, to be determined by the weather, races between these crews will be held over the one and seven-eight's mile course in the basin, and the club insignia will be awarded to the winners...
...University football team will play the United States Military Academy this afternoon at West Point in what will probably be its first hard game of the season. Seven members of last year's West Point team, which held Harvard to a score of 6 to 0, will be in the game today, whereas but four of Harvard's last year's team are again in the lineup...