Word: shell
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...time I took charge of the crew, in February, there still remained owing to the 'Varsity management $351.32 from our old Freshman debt of $765. For various reasons it seemed necessary to Captain Goodrich that the class should buy a new shell, and our position was still further aggravated by an accident to the barge which cost $100. Under the circumstances there seemed nothing to do but to collect as much as possible from the class This was accordingly done, and we raised $842.50, practically all of which was turned in before the Spring recess...
...Weld Senior crew on Sunday rescured its shell with difficulty from the steamer City of Wrocester, which ran ashore on Cormorant reef a short distance below New London. The shell sustained no injuries and was placed on board the steamer Lowell...
...Harlem Regatta yesterday, the Weld Senior crew defeated both the Bohemian Club crew and the Columbia 'varsity. Although the Weld boat got a poor start it succeeded in pulling up and passing the Bohemian shell at the half mile mark and won out by over a length. The crews finsihed: Weld senior first, Bohemian Club second, Columbia 'varsity third. Time...
...Norwich line to New York, and stay at the Murray Hill Hotel. Both crews are in splendid condition for the race, which is to be a mile and a half. The senior crew has lately done some especially fast work. They are rowing in the new shell built for them by Davy and it has proved itself a splendid boat. The recent addition of Boardman '99 and McDuffie '99 to the crew has materially strengthened it. The crew as a whole is rowing a rather high stroke, but it retains great length and a strong finish. Donovan, who has been...
...permanent changes have been made in the Yale Freshman boat for nearly a month, although Thomson, who is rowing at 2, was tried at stroke for a while. The crew was rowing in wretched form a fortnight ago, but is rapidly getting into better shape. They are using the shell which the 'varsity found unsatisfactory last year. It is believed that there will be a shake-up in the crew after the spring regatta...