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...same as that of the Varsity with the exception that on May 10 it will row against the Pennsylvania crew only, Princeton being unable to send up a freshman boat. In addition to these races, the second University eight will probably meet the Annapolis second crew on the Severn some time late in April, and will also take part in the American Henley regatta at Philadelphia in May. Consequently, when the squad leaves for New London it will have a considerable amount of valuable racing experience...
...second University crew, which went to Annapolis on Thursday, will race the second crew of the United States Naval Academy over a 2-mile course on the Severn this afternoon at 2 o'clock, weather permitting. R. F. Herrick '90 will act as referee...
...Marsh" are vague and vapid. (Alliteration is always effective in muck-raking; the fitness of the words is less important). The critic may further observe that the verse is extremely conventional and not always grammatical; and that Kentish sailors must have queer occupations that lead them monthly to the Severn and the Trent. But the real opportunity for sensational exposure lies in the notices of plays at the Boston theatres: a feature that has clearly been instituted with a view to obtaining free tickets for the editors. Graft...
...advisable to develop the eight with him at stroke and the two men were again interchanged. With Hooper at 4, in place of Withington, who was supervising spring football practice, with Balch at 3, Sargent at 2, and Whitney at bow, the crew easily defeated Annapolis on the River Severn on April 21 by two and one-half lengths. The development up to this race was rapid and very satisfactory. After the Annapolis race, Withington resumed his seat...
...Thursday afternoon, April 21, the University crew defeated the United States Naval Academy, at Annapolis, over a two-mile straightaway course on the Severn, from Greensbury Point lighthouse to the boathouses, winning by two lengths of open water. The time of the University crew was 11 minutes, 16 and two-fifths seconds, the Navy finished in 11 minutes and 26 seconds. Both crews were evenly matched physically, Harvard winning through superior rowing ability...