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...heavy forewind sweeping the course at the start favored the Elephant oarsmen, who were in better shape than their competitors. The victory puts Eliot ahead of Dunster in the Straus trophy tally...

Author: By Charles S. Whitman, | Title: Eliot Triumphs in Crew Competition; Winthrop Runner-Up, Quincy Third | 5/15/1963 | See Source »

Over the years, Winthrop crews have rarely shown themselves before the last week of competition. But when a Puritan boat finally emerges, it is usually filled with oarsmen who are large and powerful. This year is no exception, and when Winthrop bested Quincy, Dunster, and Adams in last Thursday's preliminary heat, the Puritan eight proved that it is once again a boat to reckon with...

Author: By Frederic L. Ballard jr., | Title: Puritans May Upset Favored Eliot Boat In Key House Race | 5/14/1963 | See Source »

...young varsity oarsmen, six of whom have never rowed under any other coach, pulled past twice-beaten Rutgers after a shaky start and went on to win by a length in 8:50.2 over the mile and three-quarter course. Brown straggled in four lengths behind the Rutgers eight, which was timed...

Author: By C. BOYDEN Gray, | Title: Crimson Eights Sweep In Heavyweight Opener | 4/29/1963 | See Source »

...feeling is that they have worked harder and are in better condition at this point than they have been for several years in the past," said Coach Harry Parker, in his first year with the varsity. The high wind on the Charles during Spring Vacation has kept the oarsmen from rowing as smoothly as they might, but that is not a big worry with three weeks of practice...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Both Heavy, Lightweight Crews Hope For Improvement Over 1962 Records | 4/9/1963 | See Source »

...varsity coach, Parked will be gunning for Cornell and Yale, the two top crews last year and rated as the favorites again this spring. The Big Red oarsmen had the best freshman crew last year, and returning to Yale's squad this year are seven from the eight that defeated the Crimson in the heartbreaker at New London last June...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Both Heavy, Lightweight Crews Hope For Improvement Over 1962 Records | 4/9/1963 | See Source »

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