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...face time and again, although Shea brought him to his knees by a back-hand swing. The second bout was more or less a repetition of the first, and Dr. Appleton concluded that a third round was unnecessary and awarded the cup to Winthrop. Winthrop's clean style and straight blows were exceedingly effective while Shea's defence was practically useless. Shea once in a while got in a strong blow on Winthrop and to the end showed plenty of "sand...
Port crew.- Bow, Fitzhugh, '91, 180 pounds. New man; stiff in his movements, and does not get a good seat, can not sit up well, does not hold his head firmly and cannot keep his back straight. Pulls a good deal with his arms and does not recover well...
...Blanchard, '91, 173 pounds. New man. Not yet free with his back and cannot keep it straight; is stiff; does not swing forward freely and cannot control his slide well...
...Station and back. They also go through some calisthenics every day. Exactly what they are trying to do on the rowing weights it is hard to say-a lively jerk at the beginning of the stroke seems essential. Of course it is absolutely necessary to keep the back straight and keep up a strong feeling of expectancy. Tallant and Hale are promising new men for the crew but they have much to learn in the way of rowing. Fitzhugh, Blanchard and Bass are also new candidates. The first two are now rowing on the 'varsity but are clumsy...
...unusual number has produced unusual material. The men do not seem to row very well nor do they look very strong. Although they have not been told to row hard, they do not exhibit enough snap in their work. They have been so far rowing with their arms straight without sliding. No men have shown themselves so good as be sure of a place on the sight and changes are made almost daily in the order of the crews. Mr. Alexander, '87, has been coaching them since December 1 but he does not appear very enthusiastic over the prospect...