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As usual when the golden tide laps high on U. S. shores, reporters went to see Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau. As usual, he pooh-poohed the idea of inflation. But though he said the gold was not affecting U. S. economy, it was amply clear that the continued European...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: STATE OF BUSINESS: l-to-5 | 4/3/1939 | See Source »

Borican led the pack through the half in an incredible 1153.2. Then Glenn Cunningham went out after him. At the end of five laps, with only the bell lap to go, Glenn was on the flying Negro's heels. Down the backstretch, Glenn put on his famous finishing sprint...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: In Record Time | 3/20/1939 | See Source »

The really sensational feat of the evening was provided by Princeton's incorrigibly fast medley team. Breaking its own American and unofficial world's record for the 12 laps. Al Van de Weghe, Dick Hough, and Hank Van Oss turned in the unbelievable time of 2:51.9. It is calculated...

Author: By Charles N. Pollak ii, | Title: Rusty Greenhood, Eric Cutler Chalk up Only Crimson Firsts in Eastern Swim | 3/20/1939 | See Source »

Captain Johnny Good of Yale will lead the competition in the 100. He has swum the four laps under 53 seconds this season while Curwen, who tied for second in last year's Nationals, hopes to return to form. Powers may also try the century.

Author: By Charles N. Pollak ii, | Title: SIX MEN COMPETE FOR TANK TITLES | 3/17/1939 | See Source »

Aside from its general resemblance to a bathtub, the Nassau tank generously overflows into the laps of the spectators during every race, all of which does not promote good will toward the padding sport. Also, life was tough for the backstrokers. As they surged along on their respective backs they...

Author: By A STAFF Correspondent, | Title: "Oh, Brokaw, Where Is Thy Sting" Is Theme of Bedraggled Rooters for Crimson Paddlemen at Princeton Splash Fest | 3/6/1939 | See Source »

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