Word: start
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Although setting out a much higher stroke the Yardlings lost the start to the light duralumin Tech shell. Not until the three-quarters did Captain Sherm Gray's cocky eight forge ahead, rowing two points higher than the Engineers. It took the final sprint to the finish to show up the hidden power of the Crimson. Gaining four feet at each stroke the Freshman managed to jump ahead with a deck-length of open water...
Once again the Engineers' light shell gave them a half-Ingth advantage at the start, but as both crews began to lengthen out by the quarter-mile the Crimson crept up. A sprint at the half-mile closed up the gap and the Harvard eight kept on for a half-length lead. With both sets of blades working about 32, gradually increasing up to 36 at the finish, the boat stroked by Vince Balley crossed...
...Tigers will probably use the same battery that a week ago bowed to Crimson 14-13 in a slugfest at the Nassau field. Bob Riddle will start at the hurling end with Ed Givens receiving...
Getting off to a promising start with 16 runs in the second inning, the Bellboys massacred Leverett. The Bunnies didn't tally an earned run off pitcher Jeff Leven, who also functioned well at the plate. John Weston clouted a pair of homers...
With a team average of .317, the Crimson stands third in the league batting standings. After a poor start, Captain Ulysses Lupien staged a rapid come-back as the official season opened, leading the Crimson hitters with...