Word: scratch
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...scratch-races last Saturday were a mere repetition of those we have witnessed during the past few years. Perhaps they were a little worse than usual. There was a series of fouls in the six-oared race, although there were two stake-boats. In the four-oared race the rowing was only tolerable. The fact is that the whole system of conducting scratch-races is bad, and we can never hope for anything better until it is changed. The crews, by some plan or other, ought to be chosen at least a week before the race. Even if the regular...
THERE will be scratch-races over the boat-house course on Saturday, May 13, at 10.30 A. M. In the four and six oared races, crews selected by the captains of the clubs from their own members will be allowed only to enter. If there are more than two entries in each class, the race will be rowed in heats. Prizes will be given to those members of the winning crews who have paid the usual subscription, 50 c. No one will be admitted to either boat-house without a ticket. Due notice will be given to members of whom...
...Scratch foot-ball match...
...Scratch races over boat-house course...
From present appearances the race will be closely contested, at all events, and it is greatly to be hoped that the crews will do all in their power to prevent the contest from degenerating into a mere scratch-race...