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...June 13, 1905.--The Freshman crew squad arrived here this afternoon at 5.40 o'clock. An hour later, both the crews left the boathouse for a short row downstream. The men rowed in good form and appeared to be well together. The four-oar boat ran noticeably smoother than usual...
Arrangements are being made to hold the Freshman four-oar race on Wednesday, June 28, a day earlier than the rest of the regatta...
...June 13, 1905.--The work of the crews on the Thames today was very encouraging. This morning the University crew rowed downstream a distance of two miles, returning after a short rest. The four-oar covered similar distance in good time. Both boats spaced excellently between strokes. The men kept their blades well buried in the water, finishing their stroke much better than usual...
...afternoon the University crew went over the four-mile course unstream in 22 minutes and 23 seconds, which is good time considering the fact that the men rowed against the tide, although slightly aided by a favorable wind. The last two miles were done in faster time than the first two. The four-oar raced the University crew for the last mile, but was defeated by three lengths. The time of the four-oar for the mile was 5 minutes and 59 seconds...
...London, Conn., June 12, 1905.--The University crews arrived here safely this afternoon. Upon its arrival the eight rowed to the Navy Yard in short stretches at a slow stroke. The men rowed more smoothly and had better control on the recovery. The four-oar was sent upstream for a mile, and pulled a snappy stroke well together. A great improvement has been made in the quarters, with the addition of a large new dining hall and kitchen. The crews are housed in separate buildings...