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Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in 1928....



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August 11, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1928

* University of California Golden Bears
* Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in rowing (1st)


The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA'S EIGHT WINS OLYMPIC TITLE IN A STIRRING RACE" with subheads. (see)
First report coverage on the University of California Golden Bears Crew winning the gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics in rowing. This was the very 1st of 3 gold medals for Cal in this event. reporting continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.

Category: The 20th Century