Word: spins
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Eight candidates for the crew took a spin down the river to the new Harvard bridge and back, yesterday afternoon. They were seated as follows; Stroke, Goddard '92; 7, Jones' 92; 6, Watriss '92; 5, Longworth '91; 4, Perkins '91; 3, Tyson '90; 2, Hartridge '90; bow, Parker '91. Captain Herrick coached them from the coxswain's seat. Hutchinson '90, will probably row today, and a second eight will soon be made up for daily practice...
Immediately after the semi-annual examinations the candidates for the Columbia freshman crew went into active training. They are at present working two hours a day in the gymnasium of the Berkeley Lyceum, and their work consists of general gymnasium exercise with a short spin around the track and rowing on the machines. The men, about thirty in all, are divided into two squads, one consisting of the candidates from the School of Arts, and the other from the School of Mines; the first squad is under the captaincy of E. P. Smith, the second under Wotherspoon. These two will...
...Yale crew. A conference of the leading boating men was held in Capt. Woodruff's room to discuss the prospects and plans for the coming spring and also the question of sending a crew to England. Captain Cook intended to take the most prominent candidates for a spin on the harbor in the afternoon, but the stormy weather prevented, so they were compelled to use the tank instead. Captain Bob is always ready to talk about the crew, but never says anything definite, as he does not wish to discourage the candidates or inspire them with over-confidence. He says...
...junior crew have received their new shell from Waters, and took a practice spin on the river yesterday afternoon...
...river. Practically no obstacle stand in the way of any one who wishes to take his exercise in this way. A comparatively new and commodious boat-house is, on the payment of a small fee, at the disposal of any one desiring to make use of it. After a spin on the river, hot and cold water and a warm room in which to dress are furnished. No hardships have to be undergone, no privations suffered, and, in fact, nothing remains to add attraction to this deservedly proper branch of athletics. But how different things were a score...