Word: wateringly
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...race was postponed from yesterday because the water was so very rough. It will be rowed today...
...called for about a quarter of an hour, as the rain began to come down in torrents. Umbrellas went up by hundreds and the players ran to places of shelter while the miserable scorers who had no other protection, crawled under the table and sat in pools of water until at last the rain stopped and play was resumed...
...juniors in their shell, hardly large enough to float them, shipped much more water than either of the other crews as the water was much rougher than was desired...
...Among them were many ladies, who, with their bright dresses and parasols made a pretty sight. Many carriages were also scattered along the road from the Long-wood bridge to the finish. In addition to these facilities for seeing the race, unusual means for following the crews upon the water were arranged by the different classes. Besides the referees tug, "Wm. Sprague," five others had been chartered. Two of these were thronged with freshmen, while two more contained, one a large party of juniors, while the other floated a large blue flag with a white '86 upon it The fifth...
...steam whistle to start the crews. As some slight delay will no doubt take place in getting all the crews down from their boat-house, the tide, which is high at 1.15 P. M., ought to be running out fast enough when the word is given. Smooth water and a fair day are now all that are wanting to make the race a success. The positions of the crews and the officers will be the same as on Saturday...