Word: strenuousness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...crews began their practice here, but the clouds moved too much for it in the end, and the afternoon saw a hard rain most of the time. This morning University A went for a three-mile paddle, while the second and Freshman crews did but half that distance. No strenuous work was attempted, and all crews merely tried to get back in shape after their rest over Sunday...
...Conn., June 9.--The cold weather seems to be the favorite gift of the weather man to the University crews, for today was especially raw, but by strenuous efforts on the part of the oarsmen all danger of freezing has been dispelled. A large bonfire was built yesterday in front of the second University quarters, after several expeditions were made for drift and scrap wood, and this fire proved so popular that it has been kept burning steadily for two days. At present there is plenty of fuel, but it is earnestly hoped that what remains will not have...
Today's practice consisted in a long row, typical of those which have characterized the campaign in preparation for the race against Cornell. The men are being trained for endurance, and under this strenuous regime are showing signs of improvement...
After a few muscle-limbering exercises Captain Dadmun led the squad on a run once around the Stadium and then back to the Locker Building. The soft and slippery condition of the field prevented a more strenuous work...
...final heat of the 300-yard race, W. Willcox, Jr., '17 found the field too fast for him. He made a desperate effort to close up on the leaders, but was too tired after a strenuous qualifying heat and finished fourth. Kelly of Holy Cross won in 32 2-5 seconds, with Daisley of the N. Y. A. C. second and Meanix of the B. A. A. third...