Word: wharf
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...crew that the race had been given up. They then made their arrangements to leave that night, unless something further was heard from the Columbia men during the day. During the day the Columbia men were met twice by the Harvard crew, both being in launches at a wharf at the same time, and as Columbia offered no explanation of any kind, Harvard supposed that they still stood by their decision. Therefore, after supper, the crew disbanded, owing to the understanding that there would be no race. If Mr. Watson gave the race to Columbia, understanding that the hour...
SATURDAY, Oct. 14. Course - From the first bridge below the boat-house, straightaway to Richardson's coal wharf. Entries - 1st, working singles; 2d, two freshman eights; 3d, senior eights, composed of men from the three upper classes. Entrance fee, 50 cents. If there is not enough entries by Friday night the races will be given up. Book at Bartlett...
...English cutter-yacht Madge has been stripped and hauled up at Long wharf, Newport, R. I., for the season...
Entries must be made to William S. Eaton, Jr., Captain U. B. C., No. 2 Foster's Wharf, Boston, Mass., previous to six o'clock P. M., June 14th...
...left the wharf at Boston bridge at precisely 12.25 with about fifty people on board, including the officers of the race. A rather strong north-east wind was blowing at the time and the water was in very bad condition for rowing. The referee's boat went from the West Boston bridge to the Union boat-house, where it took in the referee, Wm. S. Eaton, Jr. It then proceeded directly to the starting line. A new method of starting the the crews was adopted for the first time this year. A rope was stretched from the bank near...