Word: russin
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...RUSSIN'S LONGSHOT...
...world; and the events of Harvard's 1961-62 academic year bear out his observation. There was involvement with colleges spread all around the country -- even over such light-hearted matters as the first inter-collegiate elephant race, held in Fullerton, Cal, and won by Harvard sophomore Joseph M. Russin, riding the 4 1/2 ton "Sonita...
...seriously and sent out letters to a host of other colleges, inviting participation in a pachyderm rally to be held with animals from California movie supply houses. One of these letters found its way into the offices of the CRIMSON, the University's undergraduate daily, where sports editor Russin was quick to see the opportunity...
...rest is history--in three days Russin raised the necessary money (about $450) for plane fare and elephant rental. He headed west, won the race, and, at the annual meeting of the Los Angeles Harvard Club--held the same weekend--he presented one of his two trophies to President Pusey. The other is enshrined in the CRIMSON offices at 14 Plympton Street...
Crimson mahout Joseph M. Russin '64 will speak on elephant racing tonight at 8 p.m. in the Dunster House Junior Common Room. Russin will describe last Friday's race, and discuss plans for next year's championship. Admission is free...