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...depends upon the ability to raise an estimated $10,000 necessary for each crew. The Friends of Harvard Rowing contributed one-half of the expenses last year and is expected to provide a substantial portion of the expenses again. The lightweight crew has already began trying to collect from oarsmen and friends the share it must raise to make the trip to England...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CREW TO RAISE FUNDS | 5/18/1959 | See Source »

Rowing a lower stroke than their three opponents, the Crimson oarsmen drove forward with long, solid strokes that irresistably ground down the others. The varsity eight covered the mile-and-three quarters course in 9:31.6, two lengths ahead of Penn and Navy at 9:39.1 and 9:39.6, with Rutgers six lengths back...

Author: By Michael Churchill, | Title: Varsity Heavies Outrow Penn to Win Adams Cup | 5/11/1959 | See Source »

Racing together will present some problems, since Smithie rowing form is quite different from that of the Winthrop oarsmen. The girls from Northhampton use a one-two-three-four stroke with each part a distinct motion, in contrast to the continuous Crimson stroke...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Winthrop House Will Meet Smith In Crew Contest | 5/5/1959 | See Source »

Love stated that changes in the line-up are still possible, although he had not made any at last report. While several of the oarsmen's bladework and timing remain quite rough, Love evidently intends to let the faults slowly work themselves...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crew Favored to Take Compton Cup Tomorrow, Facing MIT, Princeton, BU, Dartmouth Shells | 5/1/1959 | See Source »

Today's varsity boat will likewise contain only three lettermen from the six that came back this year, while four of the oarsmen are sophomores from last year's undefeated freshman boat...

Author: By Michael Churchill, | Title: Heavyweights Open Season | 4/25/1959 | See Source »

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