Word: strokes
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...candidates for the University crew met last evening in Captain Herrick's room and listened to a short talk by Mr. Storrow. The candidates were encouraged to ask questions concerning the doubtful points of the stroke and to make such suggestions as might be thought useful...
...Slumps at both ends of the stroke and has no control over either body or slide. He should keep his shoulders drawn and look out for his time...
...Does not get enough body reach, keeps poor time, because he is slow at both ends of the stroke...
Among the twenty-three candidates for the crews are several fine athletes, who are more or less known. The best oarsman and probable stroke is G. H. Thayer, '90, weight 154 pounds. Thayer is a powerful, well-built man, possessing a clear head and excellent judgment. He was a member of last year's crew. W. R. Tobey, '90, who was the captain of last year's crew, will also row this year, as will D. Upton, '90, a man of great endurance. J. F. Dewy, '92, who goes by the name of "Gruth James," is also a promising candidate...
...finally decided that Caldwell will stroke the Yale 'varsity crew this year, and he will begin to train about the middle of next month. Yale is very much pleased at his decision to row, as this leaves only one seat-bow-to be filled by a new man, so the crew will practically be made up of veterans. Carter will row in his old position of starboard stroke, and will also coach the crew. It will be remembered that Carter was elected captain of the crew last spring but resigned when he went to Europe last fall. The other members...