Word: freshmen
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...boat race between the Freshmen crews of Yale, Cornell and Harvard will be rowed on the Thames at New London this afternoon over the two-mile course. The Cornell crew is considered faster than last year's, and from the recent practice has given evidence of more speed than either the Harvard or Yale Freshmen. It has been doing satisfactory work and rows in good form with considerable snap, but is not accustomed to rough water...
...Harvard Freshmen have been slow in developing this season and are not yet quite up to the racing point. The trial of Locke and Lawrence in the 'Varsity and the poor health of Whitney have retarded the work to a great degree. Since being at their quarters on the Thames the men have suffered from an epidemic of sore throat but are at present in good health. Long practice rows have been impossible. In spite of these drawbacks, the crew is strong with good blade work and is steady, especially in rough water...
There was nothing unusual in the work of the Freshmen today. The attack of sore throat which settled on the men for a few days has entirely worn away and as far as physical condition is concerned there is little doubt that the make-up of the crew for the race will be the same as it has been for the past few days...
...cent. of the money taken in for these tickets will go to the managements of the three Freshmen crews, it is obviously of great importance that there be a large sale of tickets...
...cheering of Brown's supporters even after Harvard had secured a strong lead, was admirable. A number of Harvard Freshmen accompanied the nine on the trip, and cheered heartily throughout the game. The nine was well entertained at the Providence Athletic Club...