Word: wind
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...when, at its first unfurling, one of Harvard's dashing old oars predicted that it would be the harbinger of victory; and, in spite of my apathy, I could not help feeling proud that the prediction had come to pass. The bright folds were now stretched by the wind, and showed the dear old word to which, when we are out of Cambridge, we all so fondly cling...
...wind cannot forever blow...
...Yale. On Friday morning our crew were rowing better than Yale, and looked much stronger and more reliable; and it was then evident that, without accidents, the race would not be so close as the daily papers had led us to expect. On Friday afternoon the strong south-west-wind rendered the water too rough for shells, and the race was put off till the morrow. In the evening our crew took a short practice pull, and were all in excellent health and spirits. They anticipated a hard race and victory. The Yale men were well and jolly, except...
...shells were put into the water at the same time. The Harvards were the first to leave their float, the Yales instantly following, and immediately both crews pulled down to the start. The Harvards were more evenly matched than their opponents, who taper off towards the bow. The southerly wind had by this time freshened up, and the water below the bridges was decidedly lumpy...
...Like wind made visible, with now a flicker...