Word: shell
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Against the powerful Junior eights of Pennsylvania and the Naval Academy, the University Second crew is not being given much consideration by the dopesters, especially as the Crimson boat has already suffered a six length defeat at the hands of the Second Red and Blue shell. In spite of a recognized improvement in Coach Stevens' eight, it is probably not strong enough to cross the line a winner this year although it will be a contender...
...Pound Shell Sees Shift...
...distance in seven minutes and five seconds, which is remarkably fast time. Pennsylvania won the Junior University race on May 9 in six minutes and 55 seconds, and the performance of Captain Merrill's eight in coming so close to the fast time of the strong Red and Blue shell makes this crew seem to stand a better chance than had been supposed at first...
...gallant attempt to spurt by the University was met by a terrific burst from the Navy oarsmen who shot the stroke up to 42 to the minute, gaining steadily, and crossed the line just two lengths in the lead. Syracuse trailed the University shell by three lengths...
...spite of the quicker beat of Yale. At the finish a gallant spurt sent the University oarsmen a full two lengths in advance of their opponents. The time for the mile course was 5m. 43s. The race was long delayed, owing to a broken rigger on the Yale shell...