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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...that short time, by strong aggressive playing, the 'Varsity scored once on the second eleven. Hard as was the playing while it lasted, nevertheless the interference was but fair, and the handling of the ball only ordinary. The most noticeable fault developed by the backs was that of starting before the ball. This, of necessity, prevented any concerted action on the part of the whole eleven. While the line-men heretofore have not been getting the start on their opponents, yesterday they showed some improvement in that phase of the game, which is the first requisite of hard, fast playing...
With one exception the team is in excellent condition. Rand will start in the game but if his knee prevents him playing the game out Chandler will go into centre field...
...postponed until 12.30 tomorrow on account of unfavorable conditions. At two o'clock this afternoon it looked as if the race would certainly be rowed. There was a clear sky and light wind from the west. The observation train and big steamboats, crowded with spectators, moved up to the start. At the same time the Cornell crew put out from their quarters in the launch, and with the shell in tow started for Red Top, the quarters of the Harvard crew. From the press boat it could be seen that the Harvard crew were getting down their boat...
...both willing. The race was accordingly postponed until 7 o'clock. At that time the storm had lifted and the sun shone out clear and strong. The change in the tides necessitated the race being rowed up stream, and everything was in readiness. No crews, however, appeared at the start, and it was finally announced by the referee that the race would take place tomorrow at 12.30 o'clock...
...race between the Weld senior crew and the Worcester High School on Lake Quinsigamond yesterday resulted in a victory for the school eight. The Weld got an excellent start and almost immediately gained a length over their opponents. Both crews rowed a fast stroke but soon settled down to steady work. At Sumae's Point the school eight had pulled up even...