Word: weather
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...weather conditions were very favorable. There was little wind and a slight rain kept the surface of the river calm. The Navy got the better of the start, but the University crew soon made up the slight advantage gained. For the first quarter of a mile, both boats were very even, though the Navy rowed 40 to Harvard's 36. Then by a series of spurts the University crew drew gradually ahead, although at no point of the race did it row as high a stroke as Annapolis. At the mile, the University crew had a lead of several feet...
...steady improvement shown in Cambridge early in the week, getting a better proportion throughout the stroke, and quickening the catch. Owing to the change from fresh to salt water all the riggers in the new shell had to be lowered. Coach Wray followed the work in a single, the weather being splendid...
...second University crew will race the third over a one and seven-eighths-mile course in the Basin this afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, weather permitting. As a result of this race, a second eight and a four-oared boat will be picked...
Regular spring work for the University and Freshman track teams will begin today on Soldiers Field, and all candidates are expected to report regardless of the weather. The Stadium track has been rolled and will be in condition for immediate...
Surely if the interest in class rowing is so slight that cold weather is a deterrent, the class races had best be cancelled. The trouble, however, cannot be attributed so much to a lack of interest as to an absence of a sense of responsibility. Every candidate must realize that his daily presence is essential to the success of his crew, for without regularity and promptness in reporting, absolutely nothing can be accomplished...