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...rest of the afternoon was centered upon the time trial of the Yale crews. Entirely unsuspecting the scheduled trials, Coaches William Haines and Paul Withington went out in a pair oar for exercise, and found themselves in a most advantageous position to watch the Yale crews in action at close hand. The Blue oarsmen rowed a long slow stroke at about 30 to the minute, raising it at the end of the stretch to 36. The conditions of the water were excellent, as there was neither wind nor tide to interfere with the course of the row. The time...
...most exciting race of the afternoon developed between Private Patrick McGann and Lieutenant Shum, both of Camp Devens, in the 1500-metre run. Running lock step most of the distance, the pair reached the back stretch together. McGann, who had the pole, gained a few yards on the last corner, but Shum managed to uncork a last-minute sprint that brought him almost even with the private. The judges, after a considerable amount of discussion, awarded the race to McGann...
...pair-oar race, which is scheduled for 5.30 o'clock, promises to be one of the most interesting contests of the afternoon, as several strong entries will compete...
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Horan, twirling for the visitors, has a combination of speed and a puzzling hook rare in intercollegiate circles. The Dugan brothers, in the van of the batting order, are a pair of sluggers who have been registering well above 400 this spring. O'Connor, a brilliant though less steady batsman, is a left-handed first baseman of experience and speed...