Word: shells
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...shell is a big one, averaging 184 pounds and 6 ft., 3 in. Stroke John Donald and number two Art Holcombe are the only men who have had no previous experience in a shell, and after a fall of rowing this is no longer a disadvantage...
...shell should be able to break seven minutes for the distance, but Coolidge feels that the first boat can do this in the near future. The boat has rowed with its present combination for only a week, as Alberg moved up from the second boat on Monday, with Bruce Konrad switching to the sixth seat...
...shell has good power, and in time can expect to enter its races with confidence. Coolidge states, however, that the eight needs considerable improvement on its blade work, and that "though the boys are strong they are not rowing well together...
...Goodman's J.V.'s by a full length. But Wednesday Goodman's boat trounced the varsity by a length of open water, or two boat-lengths in all. Then Thursday it repeated the performance, although winning by only a length, and so earned the right to race the varsity shell against Cornell...
...startling contrast to the situation last season when there was little strength below the starting eitht Love has plenty of depth this year. While depth does not guarantee a superior first boat it has provided inter-squad competition. The consequent pressure on individuals for a place in the varsity shell is a major element pushing the crew to its maximum capabilities...