Word: stroke
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...freshmen worked in the gymnasium until the tank was finished, and are rowing there three times a week. Walter Alexander, '87, stroke of last year's 'varsity, has been coaching them, but they have not as yet secured a regular coach. The men who are trying for the crew are, with a few exceptions, of good size, and their principal faults are due to their lack of experience. They all lack control of their bodies, and hence their rowing is very irregular. The body swing is carried too far at both ends and results in "slumping" at the finish...
...Hubbard-154 pounds. Is slow at both ends of the stroke, does not get enough heave with his back, hence breaks his arms too soon...
...Steadman-164 pounds. Loses control of himself at both ends of the stroke. Should sit up to his work better and not reach around...
...Cornell university crew will endeavor to use the stroke taught by Cook of Yale...
...Curtis, stroke of the university crews of '81 and '82, is in Boston enjoying a short vacation...