Word: harbors
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...past few weeks a number of candidates for the Yale crew have been rowing daily at the harbor under the coaching of Mr. R. J. Cook '76. This work is not a part of the regular competition, but merely the thorough teaching of the first principles of the stroke to candidates who are able to give their time to daily practice at this season of the year. Football work has up to this time prevented many candidates from presenting themselves, and as yet no freshmen candidates for the university crew have received coaching...
...work throughout has been very light and no long stretches have been rowed. All rowing has been done in the harbor inside of the bridge. Friday for the first time the tanks in the gymnasium were used, owing to the inclemency of the weather. The work on the harbor will be continued as long as the weather permits...
Last year several members of the University, recognizing the great need of philanthropic work among sailors, decided to open on T Wharf a readingroom where sailors while in the harbor could come for rest and amusement. A sail-loft at the extreme end of the wharf was secured and fitted up with a piano, periodicals and games. Through the solicitation of Mr. Birtwell, director of the student Volunteer Committee, the Boston Port Society agreed to pay room rent and janitor hire...
...University of Wisconsin has sent a challenge for a crew race with Yale, to be held about May 30, on the New Haven harbor. It is thought that Yale will accept the challenge for both the 'varsity and the freshman crew...
...admitted to the bar in 1856. He was successful in his profession and had charge of many important trusts. In 1863 he was member of the State House of Representative and in 1864 and in 1865 a State senator. From 1866-74 he was a member of the Massachusetts Harbor Commission...