Word: stroke
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Midge Van Ryn's first tournament on boards did not disturb her in the least. With characteristic coolness she romped through to the final without losing a set. Then she met Norma Taubele, No. 12 in national ranking, 1934 indoor titleholder. By softball tactics and a deceptive chop stroke, Mrs. Van Ryn braked her opponent's speed. It took her only 45 minutes to put Miss Taubele into submission...
...generally conceded first places in the 50 and 100-yard sprints, the dive, and the backstroke; the Elis, however, will probably pick up some points for second and third places in these events. Yale's chances for first places in the 220 and 440-yard races and the breast stroke are considered to be excellent...
...three Sophomores, John Gardiner at 5, Erickson at 6, and Chace in the stroke position, appeared capable. Coach Whiteside apparently felt satisfied with their showing as well as that of the rest of the boat, for he said he intended to leave the seatings alone until the end of next week. At 2, Art Beane, although the lightest man in the boat, handled a nice oar, as did Len Eliel at 3. To take care of Varsity candidates who did not get into the first four eights, another crew will be named today and perhaps a sixth tomorrow...
Boat III: stroke, Edward B. Simmons '37; 7, Peter T. Brooks '38; 6, John L. Senior Jr. '38; 5, Robert Watson '37; 4, Thomas H. Choate '37; 3, John S. Radway '38; 2, Henry W. Locke '38; bow, Talbot Rantoul '36; and cox, Phippen...
Boat IV: stroke, David Emerson '38; 7, Robert M. Drysdale Jr. '36; 6, William N. Dearborn '38; 5, Richard M. Stern '37; 4, Francis E. Maser '38; 3, Roger W. Drury '36; 2, George A. Matteson Jr. '36; how, Lawrence Mills '37; and cox, Roswell B. Paine '39. The last three boats will go out together at 4.30 o'clock...