Word: strokes
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...number will gradually diminish as the men are sifted out, and in the course of two or three weeks some definite decision can be reached as to the relative merits of the crews. At present they are in a rather crude state and have not even learned the whole stroke. Most of the crews are made up largely of new men, as the old members are either at present with the 'Varsity or have not as yet gone into training. The sophomore crew has the largest number of old men, while the seniors and juniors have almost none...
...class crews, but has a rowing room exclusively for its own use. Up to Monday the candidates were still rowing straight arm, the object at present being to get a good firm position and a proper use of body rather than to acquire any technicalities of the stroke. The name, weight, and a brief criticism of each man is here given...
...Stroke-Baldwin...
...library so full of trophies that some have to be rolled up and tucked away for very lack of room. Now, out of all this material is not something and indeed much to come? Thus, with a little new apparatus, splendid work will be done. Mr. Balch, the stroke of last year's winning crew, will be invaluable aid as a leader, because of his experience...
...Yale varsity crew will probably contain seven of last year's eight and will row the Cook stroke as was used last June...