Word: regatta
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...YALE graduate of several years' standing sends us a letter treating of the proposed Freshman race at New London, which will be found in another column. He states at considerable length the serious objections there exist to introducing at New London regattas outside the regular University match, and disparages anything of the nature of "regatta tournaments" and "side-shows." Our correspondent's views deserve careful attention, for he knows what he is talking about, - having had the unenviable task of making the necessary preparations for the New London race last summer. As to the question, whether a Freshman race held...
...idea of a "World's Rowing Regatta" upon "clear, placid Leman," one of the most beautiful sheets of water to be found on the globe, adapted in every way for a perfect race, where all the boats entered could start in line and have full space for work, - is certainly as novel as it is pleasing, and, with my colleagues of the Consular Corps, I sincerely hope that all true admirers of Aquatic sports throughout the world will unite in promoting such a wished-for consummation...
...take pleasure in assuring those of my own country that, should the proposition be favorably entertained, the Regatta upon the Lake of Geneva will be made most satisfactory in every respect, that it will be conducted upon the most honorable principles, and in strict accordance with the recognized rules of boating, and that all the requirements necessary to insure a most perfect competition for the Championship will be scrupulously and carefully fulfilled...
...need scarcely state that any action you may take to influence or promote a World's Regatta upon this beautiful lake will be very highly appreciated...
Considering the present unorganized condition of our crew, and the uncertainty as to what crews will compete in this regatta, and the absence of any inducements, the committee thought best to send a negative answer, - an action which will probably be supported by all in the University...