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...Goodwin has been re-elected captain of the University crew...
...hope that all persons who have the least interest in our boating will join the clubs; it is a great mistake that many make in thinking that because they may be too light or weak to row for the crews, this should hinder them from joining their club. It is hoped to make the house and boats attractive enough to induce men who are not able or disposed to train for the races to join for the sake of the pleasure derived from sculling around the river watching the crews, and using the six and four oars when the crews...
...much to be regretted that Mr. Dana, the loss of whose really valuable services is a serious drawback, has decided to cease coaching. His place is now filled by Mr. Loring, '78, from whom the College will expect faithful, painstaking efforts and proportional success. Under his care the crew have slightly improved in catch and reach; but the individual faults have not noticeably decreased...
Much was hoped for from the club crews in the way of bringing to notice and training a supply of oarsmen from which to select candidates for the University, and on this subject much has been written; but, strangely enough, the most vital point has been entirely neglected, viz. the proper coaching of the men in the club crews. They have been taught to row in such bad form and on such wrong principles that, on becoming candidates for the University, they are actually at a disadvantage when compared with the tyros. To obviate this, the captain of the University...
...Littauer, who is one of the most faithful workers, has made marked improvement; and the same would apply to Harriman, who is, however, less regular in his attendance, and whose strength seems to lack that ruggedness which is a marked characteristic of the other candidates for this year's crew. Smith has, of course, fallen some what behind the others during his absence. There is a general looseness and awkwardness about his shoulders; he gets his hands away from his body too slowly, and is consequently inclined to bucket. Simmons uses his slide too soon in the recover, and seems...