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...upper-class crews which will contest next week are all seemingly well matched. The Senior crew has presumably a slight advantage over the others, and is composed of the following men: C. H. W. Foster (bow); Swan (2); Hemenway (3); Hammond (4); Otis (5); Howard (6); Freeland (7); Brandegee (stroke). All these men are identified with the rowing interests of their class, and four pulled in the University Crew last year. In weight they average nearly 170 lbs., and considering the short time that they have rowed together this autumn, they now pull in very good form...
With subtle stroke of wit to strip the dress...
...Williams, '81, were waiting to compete in the Junior Scullers' race. At the word "Go," Williams, who had the outside course, took the water first and got a lead of half a length, which he doubled during the first quarter. Holder then caught up, by a long and steady stroke, and at the half-mile passed Williams. From this point on the race was easily Holder's, although Williams made a good spurt at the finish, coming in a length and a half behind. The time was very poor, Holder's being 8 m. 46 s., and Williams...
...Griswold, '80, and A. L. Hall, '80, were entered in the Senior race, the latter getting a slight advantage at the start. Both men were rowing a very rapid stroke when, in less than a minute, Griswold caught a "crab" and shot into the water. He was helped out by some spectators in a boat near by, and his shell - the right wash-board of which was smashed - was towed ashore. Hall consented to start again, but as Griswold refused, Hall rowed over the course alone, and was awarded the prize...
...Freshmen were nearest the Beacon Street wall; then came '81, '82, and '80 respectively. At the start the Sophomores took the water first, and had a lead of half a length, but the Freshmen, to the surprise of every one, by a fast and strong stroke, quickly took the lead, and by the end of the first minute were a good length in advance. From that time on they were virtually out of the race, gaining at every stroke. But the struggle between the three upper class crews was long and exciting. For a mile no one could be seen...