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...Harmon was also reluctant to claim victory over Columbia. "Because of Spring break falling the week before our first race," he said, "we are forced to give up three days of intense workouts so as not to be too fatigued before the Columbia race. Missing these days could have an effect on our first few races, but especially on the Columbia race...
According to coach Steve Gladstone, the only seat not in question is that belonging to senior Dave Harmon, who will stroke the boat. Harmon is beginning his second year as captain of the lights...
Neither Gladstone nor captain Harmon were willing to discount the Columbia squad. "Columbia was a constantly improving team last season," Gladstone commented. "With new head coach Larry Gluckman on the scene, a spirit of winning is being instilled into the Lions' squad. The fact that they are sending three eights and a four is indicative of a renewed interest in Columbia crew...
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...Flop. Hughes' other passion was airplanes. He set a world speed record of 352.39 m.p.h. in 1935 in an aircraft of his own design. He was named the world's outstanding aviator for the year, and President Roosevelt later presented him with the Harmon Trophy. In 1938 he flew around the world in a record 91 hr. 14 min., was given a ticker-tape parade on Broadway that surpassed Lindbergh's. Hughes' big flop of World War II−a 200-ton, eight-engine plywood flying boat dubbed the "Spruce Goose," which was only...