Word: wind
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...originally planned to row the race at 5 o'clock down stream, but it was decided to take advantage of the flood tide and row upstream. A heavy wind blowing diagonally across the course made the water very choppy. Only the shells of the Law School and Seniors crews were provided with wash boards, and the others began to fill from the start...
...found impossible to row the final race for the class championship yesterday, for the unfavorable weather conditions of Monday and Tuesday continued without abatement. A heavy wind blew along the course all day and made the water extremely rough. If this wind dies down this afternoon the race will take place at 4.30 o'clock, downstream. Otherwise it will be postponed until the weather is more favorable...
...Natural History Society. Plant Life as an Indicator in Prospecting. Mr. T. H. Ellis.--Several Venomous Snakes. Mr. T. Barbour.--Deep Water Lobster-Fishing in Long Island Sound. Mr. W. Chester.--Wind-blown Stones and Sand Dunes. Mr. A. A. Shurtleff. Room 6 of Union...
Owing to the cold weather yesterday, the work of the University squad was very light, consisting simply of batting work at the nets, and short fielding practice on the diamond. The raw wind made fast and accurate play impossible, and so prevented any noticeable improvement in the work of the squad...
Owing to the continued high wind which caused very rough water on the course it was found necessary yesterday again to postpone the final race for the class rowing championship. If the weather conditions are favorable today the race will be rowed down-stream at 4 o'clock, the crews taking the same positions as were announced yesterday, and the officials being the same...