Word: turns
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...main features of Mr. Cook's stroke is that proverbial "Cook catch" which marks the style of the entire crew, Mr. Cook teaches the men to turn their oars a trifle more than square as they drop them into the water, thus insuring a good grip by the blades, which ought to be buried three inches below the surface throughout the stroke. Simultaneously with the grip on the water, obtained with aid from the shoulders, comes the terfific heave which marks the catch, and in this way the power is applied during the first three-quarters off the stroke, when...
...time up to the limits of education. But from this there spring other functions, among which the first is research. In all advanced subjects the teacher is continually attaining the limit of that subject, and is, therefore, eager to reach out a little beyond this attained knowledge. In turn such a teacher is surrounded by eager and enthusiastic men and is certain to attract them into the research that interests...
...verse of the number is common-place. The "Triolets" have none of that delicacy of turn and sentiment which this particular form of rhyme should exhibit. The other poem of the number is a sonnet upon "Greatness," a word which stands in direct contrast to the lines it heads. The chief features of this sonnet are the absence of poetical imagery and a presence of mixed metaphors...
...changes, the crew got together well toward the last and sent the barge spinning along in good style. The crew is steadily improving, getting better control of slides, and keeping better time. The chief faults as a crew now are lack of snap at catch, and not powerful enough turn on of shoulders...
...word of hearty thanks is due to Captain Cumnock again, to Mr. Perry Trafford, to Mr. Finlay, to Mr. Lee, to Mr. Fearing, and to all the others who have been helping Captain Trafford in his work. We urge the college to turn out this afternoon and see the results which they have accomplished...