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...hares. They are given a certain time start and then the other men set out after them. The first two hounds to reach home are appointed hares for the next run. Toward the end of the season the runs are often from five to ten miles in length, and are laid across the country, and through neighboring towns...
...instantly jumped ahead for a few feet and then both crews settled down rowing 36 strokes to the minute. B. A. A., however, evidently had the best of it at this point for her superior watermanship told in the rough water, and there was a noticeable length and power in the middle of her stroke which the Harvard crew lacked. The crews remained in about the same position for the first three-quarters of a mile, B. A. A. leading by about half a length, but as they neared the Harvard Bridge both crews spurted magnificently but again...
Bullard and Jennings, stroke and seven in the Harvard boat, deserve special praise for the way in which they kept the crew together. Beginning with six and running through all the bow men, there was noticeable a heavy catch, with very little length and drive to the stroke. So much was this the character of the stroke that at times it was distinctly noticeable that B. A. A. kept her oars in the water longer and with much better effect than did the men in the Harvard boat. This fact counted immensely in the first mile against the strong head...
...Cycling Association has ready a schedule of bicycle runs for the fall. The runs will average in length about ten miles and afford all students an exceptional advantage to become acquainted with the fine drives about Boston and the various places of interest. The runs will be open to Cycling Association members save the first which will be open to the University. They will be held every Tuesday and Friday and will start at 4 p. m. The pace will be moderate and all bicycle riders are urged to be present. The runs so far arranged are as follows...
Williams kicked to the 5 yard line, where Dunlop took the ball, and by brilliant dodging gained over half the length of the field. Harvard soon lost the ball for off-side playing. Donald blocked Draper's punt. The ball changed hands several times until Gonterman got round Rutter with fine interference for 20 yards. On the next rush he found an opening at tackle and ran 40 yards unaided, for a tonchdown. Goal. Score...