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The Strychnine Sandwiches and the Intercollegiate Boat Race
An account of a major intercollegiate boat race reveals how a crew using nerve, coaching, and cunning tactics overcame overtrained rowers. The coach fed three sailors strychnine sandwiches to stave off staleness while rivals used eddies and psychological ploys to gain advantage. the winning team surged ahead in the final stretch.
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Stratafem
Imy
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Aeolian Hall
Supreme Court
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Geome
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Krumh
Annett
Carswain
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Tris
Columbia