Washington rowing crew wins spot in Berlin Olypics...
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 6, 1936
- University of Washington Huskies
- Men's varsity rowing - "The Boys in the Boat"
- Clinches a spot for the Summer Olympics
- Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany fame
The front page has a two column heading: "'Huskies' Win Right to Row For U. S. at Olympic Games" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
Background: On July 5, 1936, the University of Washington men's varsity rowing crew—the legendary Huskies immortalized in The Boys in the Boat—officially clinched their spot representing the United States at the Berlin Summer Olympics by winning the U.S. Olympic Trials on Lake Carnegie. This pivotal victory paved the way for a remarkable working-class crew of underdogs to travel to Germany just a month later, where they triumphed over fierce international competition to capture a historic and inspiring Olympic gold medal.