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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...following day an hour or so after the university race with Yale. Many of the spectators remained to see this race, and sixty or seventy of them, mostly '87 men, hired a large tug and witnessed the race from that. Much delay was caused by the drifting of the starting skiffs, and it was not until quarter past five that the word was given. The Columbia men were much lighter than the Harvard crew, but rowed in beautiful form. The start was even, Columbia rowing 42 and Harvard 39 strokes to the minute. It was soon evident that Columbia...
...return to Cambridge of the undergraduates. Most of the Harvard men and their friends had obtained seats on the observation train and a little before two o'clock the cars of this train drew out of the New London depot and steamed up along the river bank to the start. The weather, which had been very threatening in the morning, became more propitious, and after two gave promise of a perfect afternoon for racing. The wind was mild and blowing down the course and the tide was beginning to run out, both the conditions necessary for fast time...
After a slight delay, caused by rough water on the course, the boats were sent into position. Columbia had won the toss, and had chosen the west side of the course. At the word both crews got away in good form, though Columbia had manifestly the advantage of the start...
...base on a muff by McCarthy and was brought in by Coolidge's superb home run hit between left and centre field. Baker flied out to McCarthy. For Dartmouth, F. Nettleton made a base hit; Thomas struck three times but Allen dropped the ball. As Thomas did not start immediately for first base, Allen threw to Coolidge in hope of making a double play. It was too late to catch Nettleton on second, but Coolidge threw to Smith in time to put out Thomas. The next two strikers went...
...bicycle club today brings to a successful completion its active existence for the college year 1884, a year which has been marked from start to close as one of especial interest to college wheelmen. Never since the club was started, some years ago, has there been so much to interest the lovers of the silent steed and those who have shared in these benefits will have cause to remember the club long after they have become graduates and ceased to frequent the quiet shades of Harvard. That the club has prospered so much is due to the awakened interest...