Word: smooth
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...June 20.--All the crews went out for short rows this morning in front of the quarters. The University crew did not go out again until late this afternoon when they rowed down stream as far as the Navy Yard in search of smooth water. The conditions were poor and no time was taken. The blade work, however, was good and a general improvement was noticeable. The Freshman crew went out early this afternoon but owing to the rough water good work was impossible. Later the shell was nearly swamped. All the crews have benefited by the rest on Sunday...
...tennis courts on Jarvis Field are being put in condition for play, and if the weather holds good, half of them will be ready for use within a week; a fresh layer of dirt is being added in order to make a perfectly smooth surface. Work on the other courts will be begun in about a week...
...result. The body, moving forward upon the knees, acts as a spring gradually to hold back the slide, thus preventing to a certain extent rushing and the consequent stopping of the shell. This, moreover, proves to be a more restful mode of recovery, as well as easier, and of smooth and delicate execution, so that the momentum is not shaken from the boat...
...concrete will be given the finish known as "rough picked," which gives it a rough appearance common to granite. The mouldings, however, will be given a smooth finish and wooden covers will be placed upon the seats...
...University crew yesterday used for the first time, the new shell, built by Davy. The practice was devoted to perfecting a smooth recovery that does not check the boat between strokes. The crew rowed to Harvard Bridge and back without coaching. The second eight was divided into two four-oared crews which rowed in the following order...