Word: unison
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...contrary, the visit was made on the invitation of the Mikado received through Baron Takahira himself. This visit has strengthened materially the traditional friendship which Japan holds towards this country. He dwelt, at some length, on the imperial decree which was issued last year to aid in gaining unison throughout Japan not only in the matters of foreign relations but also in the foreign policy which is now in force. The work of Americans in the Far East, especially that of Mr. H. F. Merrill '74, former Chinese commissioner, has been extremely beneficial to the relations of China, Korea...
...long rows to the basin and back have given the men opportunity to work in unison, and their stroke has been long and powerful. Two other crews from the University squad have been out, the fourth boat having been disbanded to allow the men to try for their class crews. Their orders have remained unchanged, and the long rows down-stream have shown an improvement in blade work and timing. Coach Wray has supervised the work of all the crews from his single. The launch John Harvard has been put in commission and will be ready for use on Monday...
...thole-pins instead of swivel-rowlocks is supposed to give a firmer catch at the beginning of the stroke, afford the men a support to press against on the swing forward, and provide a means of telling when the members of the crew shoot their hands away in unison. The bottom of the boat is broader and flatter than the ordinary American shell...
...Freshman crew. He is a fairly smooth car, but has to be handled with care before any race because of his tendency to overtrain. He was unable to row against Columbia this year on account of poor condition, but in the Cornell race he kept well in unison with the rest of the crew, and pulled a strong and steady...
...last 100 yards going at about 40. The work is considered to be decidedly satisfactory. The men have shown that they have speed, for any crew that can cover the Thames course under 22 minutes is a good combination. The men pulled hard and in unison, got a strong leg drive, and forced the shell to run well between strokes. The afternoon work of the crew showed improvement over that of the morning. Accompanied by Coach Wray in his single scull, the eight went downstream to the Navy Yard and back in easy stretches...