The class crews are suffering a great deal this year owing to the unusually large number of men who are working with the University crew. The class of '89 is perhaps the greatest sufferer, as eight of the twenty men under Captain Pfeiffer are from this class. Of last year's '89 crew Pfeiffer was the stroke, and he will be seriously missed this year. Parker, who rowed seven, is working with the University crew, but captains his class crew and coaches it. Sears, who rowed six, is not a candidate this year. Davis, who rowed five, Markoe and Hebard, four and two respectively, are with the University crew. This leaves three old men-Perry, Hight and Dustan-among the present candidates for the crew. There are at present thirteen candidates in all. In addition to these three or four of the 'Varsity candidates are expected before the races. The following men are at present looking for seats in the junior boat:-
Stroke-Hight. 160
7. J. M. Smith. 155
6. Perry. 166
5. Downer. 165
4. Dustan. 160
3. Rantoul. 152
2. Munroe. 154
Bow-Bush. 148
Substitutes-Atkinson, Brooks, Ellis, Eaton, Morse.
The following is a brief individual criticism:-
Stroke-Shows lack of life and snap. Should shoot quicker. Should get a harder catch and come back on it better with head and shoulders.
7. doesn't get sufficient body reach. Is liable to jerk. Rather jerky and uneven throughout.
6. Drops at the full reach. Jerks with arms. Time often bad. Is not up to his last year's form. Irregular in his work.
5. Very slow all through the stroke. Always behind a little. Must shoot quicker and put more life into it. Must come off the stretcher more.
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