Word: vespers
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Harvard rowed as well as anyone ever expected them to. The surprise was Vesper. The victory by Vesper may, in fact, have profound consequences for U.S. rowing. Vesper certainly proved that age is not necessarily a disadvantage (Vesper's number seven oar is 35 and the father of six children), whereas experience always helps...
...Vesper coach, Allen Rosenburg, said after the race, "We always figured Harvard was the crew to beat. They were gutsy all the way; they started strong and never let up. We were worried...
...Vesper gave credit where it was due, so did Harvard. "They were just too good for us. Powerful, big, strong and plain good--an outstanding crew in every respect," was Crimson coach Harry Parker's comment. The dejected Harvard oarsmen agreed...
...Vesper victory was obviously a crushing blow to Parker, Captain Harry Pollock and their crew, who had spent up to four years of constant effort in anticipation of this Olympic opportunity...
...Vesper's example should persuade outstanding college oarsmen to continue with crew in rowing clubs after graduation. The victory could well signal the end of collegiate domination of U.S. rowing...