Word: oarsman
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Garnet, in speaking of the Harvard Stroke, says: "The Storrow stroke is from beginning to end one big smooth heave, and from the moment the oar enters the water until it reaches the air, the oarsman is almost standing on the stretcher. In direct contrast to the English stroke, his weight is not resting heavily on the seat, or at eight angles to the direction of the boat. Moreover, the boat is rigged close; the stretchers are not more than twelve inches from the end of the slide; the slides are lengthened, too, from twenty-six to twenty-eight inches...
Cornell will have an eight oared crew next fall. Thayer, the noted oarsman of last year's four, will probably stroke the crew...
...London. The 'varsity crew will not row the Harvard 'varsity crew this year, but will enter a triangular three-mile race with Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. W. G. Peet will again coach the crews. It is interesting to note that during his connection with college as oarsman and coach, Columbia has each year won either a freshman or 'varsity race from Harvard...
Among the twenty-three candidates for the crews are several fine athletes, who are more or less known. The best oarsman and probable stroke is G. H. Thayer, '90, weight 154 pounds. Thayer is a powerful, well-built man, possessing a clear head and excellent judgment. He was a member of last year's crew. W. R. Tobey, '90, who was the captain of last year's crew, will also row this year, as will D. Upton, '90, a man of great endurance. J. F. Dewy, '92, who goes by the name of "Gruth James," is also a promising candidate...
...into consideration, Yale's chances are of the brightest nature. The candidates will have the advantage of rowing in the tank during the whole winter, and is going on the harbor as early as the latter part of February or the first of March. Captain Woodruff is a thorough oarsman himself, and his experience coupled with the coaching of Bob Cook, will go far toward making the '89 crew a model...