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...position, distanced all their competitors, and may well be proud of their victory. With such a good beginning, '83 may be expected to lead hereafter in other races, and to furnish fine material to the University Crew next year. But their success, instead of making them over-confident, should spur them on to better achievements. The other crews were much more evenly matched than had been supposed, and would have merited more attention had not '83 so far surpassed them. As usual, there were delays in starting, - it seems to be impossible for a boat-race to be prompt...
...Gymnasium will be the scene of our indoor exhibition and it is not too much to wish that the performances may be a great success. The number of competitors will undoubtedly be far larger than ever before, and the novel feature of having a "ladies' day" should spur men on to excel past records. Besides this, the list of events is more varied and attractive than usual, and offers opportunities for all kinds of athletes. If men will give up the idea of not competing unless they are sure of a prize, we may expect to have a better exhibition...