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...enumerated above only the faults of the crew, it must not be thought that they have no merits. On the contrary, the crew this year is probably stronger than that of last year, and if the improvement of the last two weeks is continued, their chances will be very good. We append their measurements...
...stake Holworthy was steered too close to the wall, both losing the full advantage of wind and current, and making a longer course. On the home stretch Weld was kept too much out in the current, but the other crews held a very good course...
Character. - Self-conscious, but self-possessed. Tendency to Epicurean philosophy. Devoted to athletic interests, either in body or in purse. Remarkable powers of observation, particularly of opposite sex. Conversation forcible and figurative. Religious and physiological topics frequently discussed with much off-hand ease. Good fellow, particularly if you dress well. Don't lend him money...
...still mean by "taking a walk," and any one who has walked to Belmont or Arlington or the Waverly Oaks considers that he is quite justified in boasting of his prowess to his friends. Not that we mean to say that ten or twelve miles is not a good walk, but it should be taken oftener, and men who do not take other exercise should accustom themselves to walking for an hour or two every day at the rate of four or five miles an hour. There is nothing so invigorating as a good, brisk walk with the shoulders thrown...
...members of the Nine did well. For Princeton, where all played so well, it is hard to make a distinction. Although they seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with some of the Umpire's decisions, they can hardly suppose that his mistakes were due to anything but a lack of good judgment. The score gives all further particulars...