Word: slowed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...finished nearly three lengths in the rear.' Making the best of the naval disaster is one thing, but altering the facts in order to do so is not considered good from in America. The official times were: Cornell, 11.21 1-5; Princeton, 11.23 1-5; Yale, 11.43 1-5. Slow as the Yale crew was, it couldn't possibly take twenty seconds to row 'nearly three lengths,' even with thole pins, for at this rate it would have taken them ten minutes to row a mile...
...which we agreed, should have demanded. But then we agreed to a task distasteful to none; now we are directed to do what some of us would oppose. And then the announcement apologetically says that these exercises are "mandatory." Whether they are advisable or no, the Commander should be slow to acquire the reputation for having violated the rights of the men who volunteered for drills carefully prescribed in time. A MEMBER OF THE REGIMENT...
This week is largely devoted to range firing at 200, 300, 500 and 600 yards. Both slow and rapid fire at 200 and 300 yard ranges are used. The time that the companies are not on the range is devoted to close and extended order drill. The optional work in the afternoons is continued during this week...
...slow and listless game the University baseball team defeated Bates yesterday afternoon by a score of 11 to 3. The team which defeated the Crimson last year by a score of 3 to 2 was weak in every department of the game. The University played errorless ball and made the most of the bases on balls and errors of their opponents. When these breaks came, the University was able to bat out the hits necessary to put the runs across...
...Club, Lynn, yesterday afternoon. This is the latest date in the history of University rowing for getting outdoors. The water was exceptionally smooth yesterday, and although there was a slight breeze, it made no material difference. Both A and B rowed for about 45 minutes, setting out with a slow stroke. Coaches Herrick and Haines directed the practice. If weather conditions permit, practice for these first two crews will be held outdoors today...