Word: uppers
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...been decided by the crew management to hold the annual spring regatta this year as usual, May 11 or 25 having been set as tentative dates, with the likelihood of the former being selected. Shortly after the recess, all crews but the upper University and Freshman eights will be reseated according to classes in preparation for the class crew races which constitute the major portion of this regatta. As in former years there will be comp, wherry and single races...
...results of the past year have shown the ability of our seamen to get upon terms with the submarine menace and gradually to gain the upper hand. This result has been achieved in spite of an imperfect knowledge of a new and barbarous method of warfare and of a scarcity of suitable material. Our material resources for this warfare are already improved, and are being rapidly augmented, whilst science is placing at our disposal means of offense and defense of which we have been in need. --The Outlook...
...account of the Liberty Loan parade the usual Saturday row for the upper University and Freshman crews will be omitted tomorrow...
...third week of crew work on the river sees still more shifts in the seating of the upper University boats. C. F. Batchelder '20 is now at two in the first crew, having displaced G. C. Noyes '20, who is now in Batchelder's place at four in B crew. D. L. Withington '20, formerly at four in the first shell, has changed about with J. S. Coleman '19, formerly at six in the same eight. In the lower crew, J. F. Linder '19 and H. S. Chase '19 have exchanged seats also, the former now pulling seven...
Coach Haines followed the upper University and Freshman shells down the basin for some distance beyond the Harvard Bridge. This is the longest row which the oarsmen have been able to take this season, for until yesterday there was a barrier of ice not far below the Cottage Farm Bridge. The first University and first Freshman boats, both going downstream and on the return trip, rowed neck and neck, but were not allowed to hit up the pace for a real brush. Coach Haines permitted a low stroke only, laying special emphasis on getting a powerful drive without raising...