Word: strokes
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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They have discarded the old Harvard swing and adopted a stroke closely resembling that used by professionals, which consists of a shorter body-swing, a longer slide and a quick recover. The advantage claimed for this stroke is that, with it, more power can be exerted, as legs, back, and arms are used simultaneously. Although Yale abandoned a similar stroke after last year's defeat, the seniors feel confident that for a two-mile race it can be made a success. It must be admitted that they propel their boat through the water at a rate, which would...
...together, and considering the fact that there are four new men in the boat, they have made good progress since they began work on the river. On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays Colonel Bancroft finds time to coach them; on the other days his place is taken by Mr. Perin, stroke of the '83 crew. The sophomores are seated in the following order...
...Stroke. G. B. Harris...
...rushes down to the full reach; number 2 clips; 3 "slivers out" at the end of the stroke...
...Stroke J. G. Mumford...