Word: swinging
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...here no one will doubt who has been down to the river and followed the crews. Even this autumn, in the height of the football season, there were from twelve to fifteen crews out daily, while last spring there were twice that number, many of them being able to swing along at a very good pace...
...style taught by Mr. Lehmann was the same as that used before and since then, in theory and in a manner of applying the power. It differed in using a greater length of body swing, both forward and back; using a shorter slide and in several other less important details, all of which gave the crew when in motion a very different appearance from that to which we had been accustomed. All hands took hold with enthusiasm and the men apparently mastered the new style, so that by the end of May '97 the crew was going at a good...
...costumes were very elaborate and in perfect harmony with the play. The men wore white tunios, and were wrapped in togas of various colors in true Grecian style. The chorus was very well trained and deserves particular mention for the swing with which the closing song was given...
...mention. R. E. Goodwin '01 as A Lunatic, did very well in a difficult role, and R. Dexter '01 and H. L. Movius '02 as Mike Sikkum and Pat Sokum, police sergeants, were clever and very funny. As a whole the play is exceedingly well balanced, with good swing and dash, and is lead up to its climax very skilfully...
Purdy seems to be very promising and has fair speed. He has been working on form and swing and has made much progress. His control is fair...