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...gaze of a man in the box on their right...
...last Advocate but one appeared a letter of mine signed "'83," in which I gave voice to a widespread dissatisfaction with the election of the captain of the Freshman crew. I am not a rowing man, but I wrote the letter because I was interested in the success of the crew, and was disgusted with the election. I think no one will misunderstand a natural shrinking from publicity and my signing myself "'83." Yet Mr. Crawford, in his letter to the last Crimson, chose to assume that I was actuated by some mean motive in the matter, and was trying...
...were necessary. Mr. Crawford thinks that I referred to him. He is mistaken. He must surely know the two I did refer to. When Mr. Crawford says that one of those challenged was an excellent oar, he proves that his opinion is not "worth contradiction." For a man to say that a Freshman of a month's standing could be an excellent oar, as we understand rowing here, is absurd...
...that the game would require more skill. That there would be more goals and touchdowns made on either side is safe to acknowledge, but that there would be more chance for skilful playing is extremely doubtful. Skill in dodging would scarcely be of use at all, for if a man once got the ball it would be far easier for him to get through the opposing team than at present; and there would be no use for a light, agile player, as, on account of the small team, it would be absolutely necessary to pick men for their ability...
...that are to row on the 'Varsity this year, and what are their chances of success. At present, only eight men are at work, and no more have signified their intention of rowing. This number is evidently far smaller than it should be, for an accident to even one man would prove serious. There are, however, more than eight men at Harvard capable of pulling a good oar, and their interest in her success should bring them forward. Those who have not yet rowed in a race might, by faithful training, acquire enough skill and experience to be eligible...