Word: started
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...choppy sea which bothered the star-board men considerably. The first Newell crew, which was second at the finish, was a length and three-quarters ahead of the second Weld, which in turn led the second Newell by a quarter of a length of open water. The start was not made until one o'clock owing to the difficulty of securing a coxswain for the second Weld crew. C. H. Morrill '00, who finally took the place, more than compensated for his extra weight by the way he drove the crew in the race...
...first Weld and the second Newell got the best of the other two crews on the start, but the first Newell rapidly drew up to second place which it kept throughout the race. At the end of the first half mile the Weld crew lead by a length and a quarter, but by hard rowing, followed by a spurt at the bridge, the Newell crew reduced this lead to three-quarters of a length. The Weld gradually drew away again, but just before the finish the Newell spurted again until they were only half a length behind. G. Bancroft, stroke...
...decided omission. The CRIMSON of yesterday contained copies of several songs written to be sung at this game, and most of us thought those songs were to be learned and sung at the practice. Copies were distributed to the men, but absolutely no effort was made to start singing. The men were ready and anxious, but the Glee Club for some unknown reason seemed indisposed to start things going by leading. The band has worked hard at all the important games, and it seems to many of us only fitting that the Glee Club should do its share...
...eleven this afternoon, it has been suggested that the classes assemble in the Yard and march to the Field in a body. Marshals will be appointed this morning and each class will be preceded by a banner of some sort. The University Band, which will lead the procession, will start for the Field at 3.15, marching first around the Yard...
...first Hare and Hound run will start from the gymnasium at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The run will be about two miles in distance, and will be slow and with no break at the finish. The object of these runs will be to develop strong distance runners, and it is desirable that as many men as possible should participate. Men are advised to wear light rubber-soled shoes...