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University of California wins 1949 collage reagtta...
University of California wins 1949 collage reagtta...
Item # 719247
June 26, 1949
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, 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 has a nice banner headline: "CALIFORNIA CREW WINS POUGHKEEPSIE REGATTA" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
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
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