University of California wins 1949 collage reagtta...

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June 26, 1949

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1949

* University of California Golden Bears
* Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta victory
* Hudson River - Poughkeepsie, New York

The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a nice banner headline: "CALIFORNIA VARSITY CREW TRIUMPHS AT POUGHKEEPSIE" with subheads. First report coverage continues inside with two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages), rag edition in very nice condition.

AI notes: On June 25, 1949, a notable college rowing event took place: the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Regatta was held on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, New York. This regatta was one of the premier collegiate rowing championships in the U.S. during the 20th century. That year, the University of California (Berkeley) won the varsity eight-oared race, continuing their dominance in the postwar era under coach Ky Ebright. California's crew edged out other top rowing programs, including the University of Washington and Cornell. The Poughkeepsie Regatta had a rich tradition dating back to the late 1800s, attracting large crowds and national attention before it eventually moved to different venues in later decades.

Category: The 20th Century