Word: wind
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...mile course, the University second eight defeated the Senior crew by about four and a half lengths in 10 minutes and 55 seconds. The time was good, as there was practically no favoring tide, the river was rough, and there was a stiff head wind. Both boats shipped a quantity of water. Under such circumstances it was impossible to form a just estimate of the speed or form of the crews...
...practice of the University team for two days past has not been encouraging. At the bat no improvement has been made, and the men have developed an alarming weakness in handling thrown balls. A strong wind has interfered with the work of the outfielders...
...results of the annual handicap track games which were held yesterday afternoon in the Stadium were encouraging, and many of the new men did promising work. The track was in excellent condition, and in spite of a cold wind from the south, which hindered the runners to some extent, good time was made in several of the track events...
Yesterday the only class crew to go out was the first Sophomore eight, which paddled over the 1 and 7-8 mile course and came back in the launch. In spite of a head wind and rough water the boat ran smoothly and spaced well...
...usual day's row has been downstream into the basin but owing to the strong wind during the last few days, the crews have gone up-stream to the Brighton bridge. In addition to this yesterday they rowed down-stream as far as the Longwood bridge and back. This afternoon all three crews will row at 2 o'clock and will probably be given a short race. The third crew will then disband except for four men who will be retained with the first two crews. The training table will probably be started the last of April with...