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...afternoon was the race between the junior, sophomore and freshmen crews, which was won by '90. The juniors secured a slight lead at first, but in their first spurt their bow had the misfortune to break his oar, which practically threw '89 out of the race. The contest between '90 and '91 for first place was exceedingly close throughout, each being alternately ahead. Ninety-one came in only a second behind '90. The University crew also entered the race and gave an exhibition pull, beating the sophomores by about a boat's length...
...Have you received any personal injuries while exercising, or in any athletic contest? [Give particulars of time, place, nature, and seriousness of the injury...
...splendid work of the nine has given us every reason to hope for victory. The men will feel the disadvantage of playing on foreign ground and encountering the well-known Yale enthusiasm today. Yet we want to see them show determination and steadiness from the beginning of the contest till the end, and we hope that the large contingent of Harvard that will go to New Haven with the nine will support the team in every legitimate way. With careful and sharp playing on the part of the nine, and with hearty enthusiasm on the part of the supporters...
...through a steadiness and attention such as the nine has hardly yet shown, but we hope that the importance of the occasion will call out those qualities. Remember, Ninety-one, you are fighting for more than personal or even class glory. The whole college watches you in your contest today. See that you do not disappoint it. In conclusion, we offer to the nines our hearty encouragement in the work...
Today the Lacrosse team plays the champion twelve of the world. It is hardly necessary to say that the game will be interesting. All those who appreciate the merits of the two teams will be sure to see this contest. It is those who have never seen a well-played game of lacrosse that we particularly urge to take the opportunity offered this afternoon, Even if the game were not an interesting one to watch, it would be the duty of every one who could to aid and encourage the lacrosse team that for four years has brought the championship...