Word: shell
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Although setting out a much higher stroke the Yardlings lost the start to the light duralumin Tech shell. Not until the three-quarters did Captain Sherm Gray's cocky eight forge ahead, rowing two points higher than the Engineers. It took the final sprint to the finish to show up the hidden power of the Crimson. Gaining four feet at each stroke the Freshman managed to jump ahead with a deck-length of open water...
...Varsity Fifties were the unknown quantity before the regatta, and their race with Tech proved a thriller. In the red and gray shell were six men who rowed in the Wright Cup race last year and captured the championship by a five foot margin...
Once again the Engineers' light shell gave them a half-Ingth advantage at the start, but as both crews began to lengthen out by the quarter-mile the Crimson crept up. A sprint at the half-mile closed up the gap and the Harvard eight kept on for a half-length lead. With both sets of blades working about 32, gradually increasing up to 36 at the finish, the boat stroked by Vince Balley crossed...
With a new Pecock shell the Rutgers boat is considered the best ever launched since rowing began as a sport on the Raritan. A light crew (172 1/2), the Scarlet blades have been whipped into shape by Chuck Legg, Washington oarsman and onetime Princeton coach...
...revised Jayvee shell now consists of: Bow, Harry Locke; 2, Buzz Hovey; 3, Dick Ninde; 4, John Senior; 5, Jack Radway; 6, Bill Huenekens; 7, Bill Dearborn; Stroke, Bill Rowe; Coxwain, Shortlidge...