Word: swing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...white), R. T. Osgood, '87 (red), T. C. Bachelder L. S. (blue). The event was well contested, each contestant being repeatedly applauded. Bachelder showed extraordinary strength, trying a feat, turn and catch, never before seen in the gymnasium. The quickness of Dudley was particularily noticeable. Dudley gave the giant swing in a very easy manner and was saluted with tumultuous applause. The prize was awarded to dudley. Dudley was particularily easy in his manner on the bar and showed very chean and careful work. Osgood showed careful preparation in some of the minor parts of his exhibition but failed...
...greeted with applause. Although several of the higher turns and catches were unsuccessful, the event on the whole was very creditable. Bachelder's great strength and quickness served him in good stead, saving Davis from several falls. Davis showed great strength for one of his build. The high double swing was, after several failures, successfully performed. Several new features were presented and added an interest to the event which otherwise would have been marred by the uncertainty of some of the more difficult feats. Prolonged applause followed the exit of the performers...
FLYING RINGS.The contestants were T. C. Bachelder, L. S. (Blue). J. B. Walker, (red). Bachelder first took the rings and appeared lighter upon them than Walker. Walker tried several difficult feats and in the swing and turn appeared to great advantage. On the rings at rest Walker's more difficult attempts were well done although his movements were not smooth and graceful but evidenced great effort. Walker showed great originality in his work. Bachelder appeared sonewhat fatigued, but presented a very graceful appearance. Some of Walker's snake-like motions were very telling and although the event was prolonged...
...senior crew has adopted a new stroke, much quicker, and with less swing than the regular Harvard stroke...
...word might be said about the general style of the first ten. There is noticeable a lack of snap in the first part of the stroke, and also too much carelessness about keeping stroke especially towards the bow; while most of the men fail to swing forward far enough. The stroke has not yet been decided upon, and until one is found the work of the crew must necessarily be somewhat retarded. A number of men are rowing on the second ten who played on the eleven, and together with those who were rowing on it before, show unusually fine...