Bibliography - Alphabetical
Articles
Lundin, John W. & Lundin, Stephen J. “Cornell's Influence on Washington and West Coast Rowing.” Seattle, 2004 Friends of Rowing History. http://www.rowinghistory.net/cornell.htm (accessed September 20, 2006)
This article explains the influence that Cornell had on Washington’s rowing program, West Coast rowing, and the nation’s college rowing programs. In the process, the Poughkeepsie Regatta race between Cornell, Yale, and Harvard of 1897 is described in detail, including its importance to the crews, and the excitement for the spectators. The Regatta is also mentioned later in the article, demonstrating its importance to Washington.
Mylod, Frank V. 2003. “The Regatta: As I Remember.” Dutchess County Historical Society Year Book. Vol. 83, 2001-2002. Dutchess County Historical Society.
This is a segment of an article entitled “As I Remember” by Frank Mylod. He gives a brief history of the Regatta, and then discusses his own memories of watching the event. It provides an excellent example of the Regatta from the spectator’s point of view. He focuses on the atmosphere, the colors, the noise, and the excitement. He briefly discusses Regatta Row, the colleges that attended, the best places to view the race, and how the winner was announced to the crowd. He also covers why the Regatta eventually left Poughkeepsie.
Books
Dodd, Christopher. 1992. The Story of World Rowing. London: Stanley Paul.
This book gives the history of world rowing, and the Poughkeepsie Regatta is mentioned, and the importance of the Poughkeepsie Regatta is briefly discussed.
Jeanneney, John & Mary L. Jeanneney. 1983. Dutchess County: A Pictorial History. Norfolk: The Donning Co.
This book only mentions the Regatta very briefly. It gives a synopsis of the history of the Regatta and how popular it was. There are two pictures.
Keller, Allan. 1976. Life Along The Hudson. Tarrytown: Sleepy Hollow Restorations Inc.
This book discusses the history of the Hudson River in terms of the events that were held around, and what could be seen along the river at various points in the past. The author briefly discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta, focusing on the excitement of the event for the spectators. He also talks in brief about the 1929 Regatta where more than 50% of the crews' boats were sunk because of rough water.
Lemmon, Jim. 1989. The Log Of Rowing At The University Of California Berkeley 1870-1987. Berkeley: Western Heritage Press.
This book gives an account of the history of crew at the University of California Berkeley. California was a major participant in the Poughkeepsie Regatta for many years, so the Regatta is often mentioned in the book relating what places California and their rivals finished in the Regatta, as well as the occasional story going into greater detail about a particular Poughkeepsie race.
Look, Margaret K. 1989. Courtney: Master Oarsmen – Champion Coach. Interlaken: Heart of Lakes Publishing.
This book describes the life of Charles Courtney during his years of being a professional oarsman, to his transition of becoming the famous coach of the Cornell Navy. The Poughkeepsie Regatta is repeatedly mentioned in the chapters that describe Courtney's coaching years. The effect that Courtney had on the Regatta is also mentioned, for example the book talks about how Courtney repeatedly discouraged coaches from keeping their crews' practices and times a secret, because this, in turn, discouraged people from betting on the races, a practice that Courtney wanted to abolish.
Mabee, Carleton. 2001. Bridging the Hudson: the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge and its connecting rail lines, a many faceted history. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press.
This book covers the history of the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge. There is a chapter in the book about the Poughkeepsie Regatta and the role that the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge played in the Regatta. The chapter gives a history of the Poughkeepsie Regatta and goes into more detail about the role that the bridge played. For example there would be signalmen on the bridge to signal through various methods, such as flags, to the viewers who was in the lead, and then who won the race as well.
Mendenhall, Thomas Corwin. 1980. A short history of American rowing. Boston: Charles River Books.
This book gives a brief history of all of American rowing. The Poughkeepsie Regatta is mentioned as the national regatta and is briefly gone over. The book also gives the results of the IRA from 1895-1979.
Newell, Gordon. 1987. Ready All! George Yeoman Pocock and crew racing. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
This book relates the history of George Pocock, a major contributor to crew racing, as well as an expert shell builder. Scattered throughout the book there are a few stories about his time in Poughkeepsie for the Regatta where he usually accompanied the Washington crew team. One story gives an example of how Poughkeepsie struggled to give adequate housing to the incoming crew teams. One year the Washington crew team was housed in a broken down house that had one bed, which, it was discovered in the morning, was inhabited by bedbugs. Needless to say the crew moved to other housing the next day.
Poughkeepsie Journal. 2000. The Hudson Valley: Our Heritage, Our Future. Poughkeepsie Newspapers.
This book very briefly mentions the Poughkeepsie Regatta by displaying three photographs of the Poughkeepsie Regatta and giving brief descriptions of what the picture is displaying in the captions.
Young, C.V.P. 1907. The Cornell Navy: A Review. Ithaca: Taylor and Carpenter.
This book relates the founding of the Cornell navy, through the year of 1907. The Poughkeepsie Regatta is mentioned on several occasions in the book due to Cornell's extensive participation and success in the race.
Newspapers
"3 California Oarsmen to Row For Fourth Time on Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 5, 1929; Page 166.
This article reveals that three of the members of California's crew team are going to compete on the Hudson for the fourth year in a row.
"3 Columbia Crews To Row on Hudson/ Varsity, Jayvee and Freshman Eights to Race at Poughkeepsie on June 16." New York TIMES, March 29, 1934; Page 31, Col. 3; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Columbia University will definitely be sending three crews to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year. Because of this assurance, it is now almost certain that there will be a freshman race this year. It was considered doubtful whether the freshman would be able to race or not since many of the normal heavy contenders will only be sending one or two teams to the Regatta this year, but Columbia's participation almost assures the existence of the freshman race.
"3 Husky Eights To Row/ Washington Freshmen Added to Poughkeepsie Race Entries." New York TIMES, May 30, 1947; Page 17, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Washington will be sending all three of their crews to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year. Their Faculty Athletic Committee voted to send the Freshmen crew after they beat California's freshmen crew by five lengths.
"3 Miles Of Crowd See Crew Classic/ Spectators in 34 Observation Cars, Pack Yachts and Boats and Line Both Sides of Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1924; Page 15.
This article details what it was like for the spectators to watch the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as how many spectators their were and the different ways they watched the race.
"3 More Stations Offer Television/ Two at Present Will Radiate Animated Silhouette Movies From Films/ To Broadcast Boat Race/ Reports of the Regatta at Poughkeepsie Today to Be Sent Out Over Network." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1929; Page 28.
This article reveals that three new television stations are going to broadcast still photos of the Intercollegiate Regatta on TV. They are hopeful in the future that the technology will be available to broadcast live shots.
"4 Columbia Crews Go Through Paces/ Varsity Braves Rough Water in Four-Mile Workout on the Hudson/ Navy's Shells Arrive/ Two Sub Chasers Bring Racing Craft – Annapolis Oarsmen Will Take Up Quarters Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1927; Page S5.
This article reports what the conditions were like on the Hudson today for practice, as well as the fact that Navy's shells have arrived, with the oarsmen expected to arrive tomorrow. It also details the practices of Columbia's Jayvee crew, and how they are doing.
"6 Crews On Hudson Hold Time Trials/ Cornell, Penn, Syracuse, Navy, Columbia and Wisconsin Stage Last Hard Drill." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1929; Page 20.
This article announces that six of the nine crews participating in the Regatta went out for time trials today, and it also briefly gives reasons for why the other three crews did not participate.
"7 Coast Oarsmen Are On Sick List/ Luft, No. 4 in Varsity Shell, Goes to Hospital – Typhoid Fever Is Feared/ Five Others Have Boils/ Gill of Junior Varsity Out With Severe Cold – Columbia Shows More Speed – Penn Has Easy Day." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1924; Page 7.
This article reveals the unfortunate news that one of the Washington crew members has been taken to the hospital where doctors fear he has typhoid fever, and six other men are stricken with boils. The article briefly states what the other crews have been doing for practice.
"7 Freshmen Crews To Row On Hudson/ Entry of Navy and Wisconsin Makes Record Yearling Total for Regatta/ 7 In Varsity Race Also/ Penn Draws 'Lucky' No. 2 Lane, While Washington Gets No. 3 – Jayvees Event Attracts 5 Eights. ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 25, 1927; Page 21.
This article announces the number of crews that will be participating in the Regatta, who they are, and what lanes they drew.
"8 Crews Will Row At Poughkeepsie/ With Titular Washington Eight in Line, Entry Expected to Equal Record/ Princeton Not Competing/ California Counted Upon to Row in the Hudson Classic, Chairman Stevenson Says." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 16, 1927; Page 22.
This article announces that the University of Washington is definitely entered into the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year, and it announces the other crews that are going to participate.
"11 Varsity Crews In Hudson Regatta/ Washington and California in Record Poughkeepsie Entry for Race on June 21." New York TIMES, May 22, 1947; Page 36, Col. 4; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that a record breaking eleven crews will be participating in the Varsity race at the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The highest number of crews prior to this year was nine. In addition, the varsity race will be three miles this year, instead of the traditional four. The Board of Stewards is still deciding where to put the finish marker
"12-Race Streak Broken/ Navy Stops Run of Coast Varsity, Jayvee and Cub Crews." New York TIMES, June 28, 1938; Page 13, Col. 1; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York
This article announces that by winning the Regatta this year, Navy finally put a stop to the reign of the western crews at the Poughkeepsie Regatta. Between Washington and California, the western crews won 12 races in a row, including Varsity, Jayvee, and freshmen races.
"17 Crews To Row At Poughkeepsie/ Seven, Including Washington and Wisconsin, Enter Varsity Race, Final Entries Show/ Navy Returns To Classic/ But Experts Predict That Coast Eight Will Be Favorite – Contest Will Be at Four Miles." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 7, 1925; Page 14.
This article lists what schools will be participating in which races for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"18 Miles Covered By Columbia Crew/ Stevenson and Benson Watch Workouts – No Shifts Made in Varsity Boat." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1962; Page 10.
This article describes the practice routines the crews on the Hudson are undergoing, focusing on Columbia.
"19 Crews Entered For Poughkeepsie/ Addition of California's Junior Varsity Boosts Record Total for Classic/ One More Is Expected/ Wisconsin's Entry in Freshmen Race Awaited – Regatta Observation Train to Number 34 Coaches." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times, May 25, 1926; Page 33.
This article lists the crews that are expected to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta. If all the crews that are expected to participate sign up there will be record number of crews on the Hudson.
"20th Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1914; Page 11.
This article acts as a program for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, it tells where the course is located, the times of all the races as well as the members of all the crews and the positions they are rowing in, and what times the train and boat service is running.
"23 crews row today in Hudson Regatta/ Record fleet from 9 colleges in Championship races on River at Poughkeepsie/ 100,000 to see Classic/ Navy and Washington rule favorites in varsity with Columbia and California next/ Middie substitutes win/ Score over California four-oared shell/ Washington Eight spurts to Beat Syracuse." New York TIMES, June 26, 1930; Page 19; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article gives an account of what the Poughkeepsie Regatta will be like this year, who is favored to win, and how the crews are gearing up for the Championship.
"150-Pound Crew Out/ Penn's Entry for This Race at Poughkeepsie is Withdrawn." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 8, 1922; Page 26
Because of the lack of entries in the event, Pennsylvania will not be bringing a 150-pound crew to the Poughkeepsie Regatta
"50,000 Cheer Byrd in Albany Greeting/ Greet Navy Oarsmen." New York TIMES, June 25, 1930; Page 15, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces how Admiral Byrd was traveling through New York, and the destroyer that he was on sailed the Hudson River and pulled up opposite the Navy boathouse, and the Admiral greeted the Navy crew teams and wished them luck.
"50,000 To Witness Crew Races Today/ Poughkeepsie Expects Record Crowd for Intercollegiate Regatta on Hudson/ Fifteen Eights Are Ready/ Take Final Spins for Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Aquatic Battles/ Navy Varsity Favorite/ Stroke Walling, With Bandaged Knee, Back in Washington Boat – Columbia Hopeful." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1923; Page 13
Tomorrow is the big day and a huge crowd is expected in Poughkeepsie. Walling is going to be stroking for the Washington crew, although he has been severely weakened by his injured knee. There is much speculation about how Washington, Cornell, and all the other crews will perform
"Act To Join Hudson Race/ Princeton Oarsmen Petition for Entry at Poughkeepsie." New York TIMES, December 19, 1938; Page 27, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that many crew members at Princeton have petitioned their university council on athletics for permission to enter the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Active Season Due In College Rowing/ Program of Events for Leading Crews Is Longest in History of the Sport." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 3, 1921; Page 20.
The date of the Poughkeepsie Regatta will remain in doubt until the Board of Stewards meet sometime later this month.
"Add A Mile To Race For Crews On Hudson/ Junior Varsity Event Will Be at Three Miles at Poughkeepsie This Year." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 6, 1926; Page 11.
This article announces that the junior varsity race will be lengthened from two miles to three miles.
"All 2,700 Poughkeepsie Regatta Tickets Sold; Demands at Columbia Alone Reached 30,000." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1929; Page 28.
This article announces that all of the tickets for the observation train have been sold out, and there was such a high demand that they easily could have sold tens of thousands more.
"All In Readiness For Big Regatta/ Crews Regarded as Nearly Equal in Power as Stage Is Set For Race Tomorrow." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 15, 1916; Page 14.
This article talks about the last minute preparations for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, how the crews are faring, what activities they're up to, and the preparations that the town has done.
"All The Crews Out/ Freshmen and 'Varsity Eights Practice on the Poughkeepsie Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1896; Page 6.
Gives a brief description of the practices that crews participated in today.
"Alumni Favor Hudson/ Saratoga Course Not Desirable For College Regattas/ College Politics Interfering with the Choice of the Best Course for the Oarsmen – Rough Water Has Delayed Many College Races on Saratoga Lake – The Bill to Secure an Unobstructed Lane at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 4, 1896; Page 3.
This article discusses a bill that is currently before the House of Representatives. If passed, it will give the Secretary of the Treasury the right to send out boats to police the course of any amateur or professional races on navigable waters. If the bill is passed, the last remaining objection to the Poughkeepsie course will be removed and the race will most likely be held there.
"Arranging for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 6, 1902; Page 10.
This article mentions that two members of the Poughkeepsie Highland Amateur Rowing Association traveled to Poughkeepsie and were led over the course the rowers would take. All the boathouses were inspected and found acceptable, and it was decided that the meeting point for all crews before each race would be at the icehouse at the one-mile marker.
"Article 8 – No Title." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 12, 1924; Page 23.
This article reveals that Cornell has requested to be housed on the Poughkeepsie side of the river, and their request will be granted.
"Ask 7 Outside Crews To Poughkeepsie/ Stanford, California, Washington, Wisconsin Princeton, M.I.T, and Navy are Invited." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 24, 1928; Page 33.
This article lists the seven colleges that have been invited to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year.
"Athletic News of the Colleges." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 20, 1916; Page 7.
This article reveals that Stanford has been invited to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta and they have accepted.
"Attack On Orange Oarsmen Resented/ Graduate Manager of Athletics at Syracuse Makes Formal Denial of Charges/ Duluth Men In Question/ N.S. Smith Says None of Them Ever Sat in a Shell Until Spring Before Entering College." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 31, 1916; Page E7.
This article discusses the controversy of Syracuse possibly not being invited to the Regatta next year because the Stewards believe some of their members violate the eligibility qualifications. Specifically that some of their members had rowed for a boat club prior to rowing for Syracuse. Syracuse is denying this and is very upset over the allegations and the possible rejection to the Regatta.
"Bad Weather For Crews/ Light Practice for Most of the Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie/ Hanlan Satisfied With His Men – Fast Row for Cornell – Quaker Freshmen Boat Weakened." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1903; Page 6.
This article discusses how the weather is impeding the practices of the crews participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Bad Weather Halts Oarsmen On Hudson/ Crews at Poughkeepsie Get Little Real Work – Columbia's New Shell Goes Well." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1922; Page 29.
There was very bad weather in Poughkeepsie today, and although all the crews tried to practice, they all eventually gave up after short runs. Columbia had the longest practice in their new boat, which held up very well, but even they still had to turn in.
"Badger Faculty Approves/ Will Permit Wisconsin Crew to Return to Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 9, 1923; Page 17.
The faculty committee at Wisconsin officially approved sending Wisconsin to the Poughkeepsie Regatta again next year, so long as an adequate eight can be formed.
"Badgers Are Sent Over 4-Mile Trip/ Are Clocked on Dead Water at Poughkeepsie in More Than 21 Minutes/ Navy Rows A Fast Mile/ Catching Tide Coming in Registers 4:44 at 33 Beat – Coast Crews in Short Drill." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1925; Page 18.
This article reports a few time trials from some of the crews, as well as updates and outlooks for the crews participating in the Regatta this year.
"Badgers Hard At Work/ Wisconsin Coach Pointing Crew for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 24, 1924; Page 12.
This article briefly states that the Badgers coach is preparing his crews for the Poughkeepsie Regatta which they have not entered in quite some time.
"Badgers In Spins On Hudson Course/ Coach Vail Gives His Wisconsin Crews Their First Workouts at Poughkeepsie/ Columbia Worries Haines/ Mentor Apparently Not Satisfied With Recovery From Strokes – Penn Has Secret Time Trial." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 9, 1925; Page 19.
This article describes the practice that the Wisconsin crews undertook to prepare for the Regatta, as well as briefly mentioning what the other crews on the Hudson did for practice.
"Badgers May Come To Hudson Regatta/ Wisconsin Students Ask Faculty to Remove Ban on Rowing – For Three-Mile Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 27, 1914; Page S2.
This article reveals that the Wisconsin crew members have petitioned the faculty to allow them to row in the Poughkeepsie Regatta again. They claim that the race won't be too strenuous anymore because it will most likely be shortened to three miles, and they also claim that the medical statement saying that rowing was detrimental to ones health is false.
"Badgers To Return For 1924 Regatta/ Wisconsin Crew Will Row at Poughkeepsie for First Time Since 1915." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 27, 1923; Page 14.
Next year Wisconsin will be participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta again, for the first time since 1915.
"Badgers To Send 2 Crews/ Wisconsin Varsity and Freshmen Will Row at Poughkeepsie." New York TIMES, June 3, 1939; Page 19, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Wisconsin will be sending a Varsity and a Freshman squad to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year.
"Battle Royal In College Regatta/ Columbia, Syracuse, and Penn Equal Favorites for Poughkeepsie Varsity Race/ Betting Brisk on Result/ Courtney Sees No Chance for Cornell – Freshmen and Fours Promise Interesting Contests." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 27, 1908; Page 7.
This article discusses the race that will be held the next day, the betting odds, and who the favorites are.
"Best Routes To Hudson Boat Races Outlined/ Bureau of Tours of Automobile Club Tells How to Reach Poughkeepsie Regatta from Several Points – Some Detours Are Required." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1915; Page XXII.
This article lists the different ways spectators can make their way to Poughkeepsie to watch the Regatta.
"Big Race For Rutgers/ Writer Suggests Crew Be Invited to Poughkeepsie Regatta." New York TIMES, May 3, 1941; Page 12, Col. 8; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article is a letter to the editor where the reader asks how schools receive invitations to the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The reader believes that this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta can hardly be considered a top rowing event if Rutgers is not invited to join the Poughkeepsie Regatta. He lists Rutgers accomplishments this rowing season, which are substantial, and suggests that Rutgers might be the east's shot at defeating the West this year.
"Big Regatta Crowd Drenched By Rain/ Spirits of 50,000 Who Line the Poughkeepsie Course are Undaunted By Downfall." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1923; Page 12.
Despite the rain and bad weather there was a huge crowd at Poughkeepsie that cheered on their favorite crews just as loudly as if the sun were shining.
"Big Regatta To Be Rowed On June 28/ Races Probably Will Go to Poughkeepsie, Although No Decision Is Reached/ Four-Mile Event Likely/ Stewards Undoubtedly Will Accept Longer Distance at Meeting Here on Feb. 15." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 20, 1923; Page 11.
The Board of Stewards met and decided the Regatta will be rowed on June 28th, but no decision was announced about where the Regatta will be held, and what distance the varsity event will be rowed at, although there is speculation on both points.
"Big Season Ahead In College Rowing/ Intercollegiate Regatta Expected to Have Many Entries, Including Crews From West/ First Skirmish April 9/ Childs Cup Race and Yale-Harvard Meeting Other Events That Are Arousing Interest This Year." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 20, 1921; Page S3.
It is expected to be a big season of rowing, in all of scheduled races. Although there is still some question over where the Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held, it is the general consensus that it will return to Poughkeepsie. It is also expected to have a much larger group of schools participating.
Bird, Robert S., "Fair Finds Crowds Growing Steadily/ Throng Out to Enjoy Brisk Day is Second Biggest for a Thursday This Year/ Washington Day Marked/ Mrs. Roosevelt Pays a Visit to Exposition and Inspects New York State Exhibit." New York TIMES, June 21, 1940; Page 24, Col. 1; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article mentions in it that the University of Washington received the trophy for winning the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Boat Chartered by Columbia Alumni Body; Will Anchor Near Finish Line of Crew Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1929; Page 28.
This article announces that the Columbia Alumni Association chartered a boat for all Columbia alumni and family to watch the Poughkeepsie Regatta from. The boat will be anchored near the finish line.
"The Boat Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1897; Page 6.
This article discusses the triumph of the Cornell crew, despite the fact that all of the experts were in agreement that they would most definitely finish last.
"Boat Races Postponed/ Strong Wind Prevents the Freshman and 'Varsity Crews from Rowing at Saratoga/ Contests Set For To-Day/ A Disappointed Crowd of 3,000 Hoots and Jeers the Referee When Announcement of the Postponement Is Made." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 2, 1898; Page 4.
The referees postponed the freshmen and 'varsity races due to the weather, and after waiting all day, the crowd was very disappointed to find out that the races had been postponed.
"Bombs Will Indicate Poughkeepsie Victors/ Flags Also to Aid Spectators in Learning Results of Races in Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1926; Page 16.
This article reveals that to announce which schools pass under the Poughkeepsie bridge first, as well as who wins each race, bombs will be set off. In addition, flags will be hung from the bridge to let people know who finishes in what order.
"Breezes Curtail Work On Hudson/ Washington and Syracuse, on Water Early, Only Crews to Row in Morning/ Columbia Is Forced Back/ Navy and Wisconsin Also Easy Spins, but Quit Against High Waves – Oarsmen Out in Evening." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1926; Page 16.
This article discusses the weather which has again effected the practices of the crews, and the worries of the coaches.
"Burke Decries Action/ President of National Rowing Body Lauds Stevenson's Efforts." New York TIMES, June 13, 1933; Page 20, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
Henry Burke, President of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen criticized the board of Stewards for calling off the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year, however he applauded Maxwell Stevenson and the fight he put up to keep the Regatta maintained. Rusty Callow, head coach of the Penn Varsity crew team admitted that it was probably best that the Regatta was cancelled this year, but he expressed concern that it would be difficult to build the Regatta back up to its former glory with this year off.
"Busy Week For College Oarsmen/ Fifteen Crews at Poughkeepsie Preparing For the Big Racing Day on Friday – Cornell is the Favorite in all Three Events – Yale Chances Brighter at New London, but Harvard Freshmen Appear Stronger Than New Haven's Boat." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1903; Page 10.
This article discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta that is coming up, what the crews are doing to prepare for it, the boating lineup and the crew positions.
"California Coach Praises His Crew/ 'The Boys Obeyed Instructions Explicitly,' Ebright Asserts After the Race." New York TIMES, June 21, 1932; Page 29, Col. 7; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article features statements made by California's coach praising his Varsity crew team for their performance today. It also has statements made by the other teams' coaches, applauding the job done by the California 8. Many of the coaches predicted that California would triumph at the Olympics this year.
"California Coach Praises New Poughkeepsie Race Lanes." New York TIMES, January 28 1932; Page 26, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article displays remarks made by Ky Ebright, the head coach for California, praising the stewards' decision to have all crews race in the middle of the river in order to even the rowing conditions. He felt that this would give all teams an equal chance, which they had not had in the past. He also announced that his varsity crew would be staying a week longer in Poughkeepsie in order to train for the Olympic trials.
"California Crew Arrives." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1921; Page 24.
The California crews have arrived, and their coach is expected to take them on their first practice tomorrow when he arrives.
"California Crew Rows Fast Trial/Covers Four Miles in 19:21, Bettered Only in 3 Races – Others Drill on Hudson." New York TIMES, June 14, 1936; Section 5, Page 3, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article reports the results of California's time trial. The bears rowed the course in 19:21, which beats California's own best time. The article goes on to mention that there has only been three instances since the Regatta began when the winning team beat its own time. Other crews performed time trials today, such as Syracuse, and gave a good showing.
"California Crews Arrive/ 36 Oarsmen Practice on Hudson After Occupying Camp." New York TIMES, June 8, 1939; Page 33, Col. 1; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that California arrived on the Hudson today, and they immediately went on the river for a short practice. They are the second crew to arrive on the river this year, Columbia having arrived a week ago.
"California Crews Coming East." New York TIMES, May 1, 1941; Page 30, Col. 3; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that California will be coming east to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta. It was voted unanimously by the executive committee of Associated Students to give the crews funds so they could make the journey.
"California Crews Coming/ Two Will Row at Poughkeepsie – Netmen to Play in East." New York TIMES, May 1, 1937; Page 14, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that The University of California will be sending their Varsity and freshmen squads to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year, and on the way to the Regatta they will stop to race the University of Wisconsin crew team.
"California Crews Named By Ebright/ Coach Settles on Boatings for 3 Eights – Weather Still Handicaps Oarsmen on Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1926; Page 9.
This article details a few changes that the California coach has made to his crews, as well as how the weather has been effecting the crews on the Hudson and their practice schedules.
"California Crews Row In Afternoon/ Only Ones at Poughkeepsie to Get Out, but Their Drill Is Short/ Washington Is Due Today/ Wisconsin Freshmen Eight Also to Arrive – Rain Mars Outing of Penn Oarsmen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1927; Page 17.
This article describes this day of practice for the crews on the Hudson where California was the only school to get in any practice. Washington, Wisconsin, and Navy are all supposed to arrive on the river.
"California Eight Finishes In Front/ Outrows University of Washington by Five Feet – Will Come East to Compete." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 10, 1921; Page 98.
California will be coming east because they beat Washington in their annual regatta.
"California Eight Holds Time Trial/ Varsity Rows 4-Mile Hudson Course in 21:20, Far Behind Its Own Record/ Beutell Rejoins Cornell/ Takes Old Seat in Big Shell – Columbia and Others Hold Routine Workouts." New York TIMES, June 17, 1937; Page 31, Col. 6; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article describes the day's workouts for all crews that practiced today on the Hudson. All crews had some sort of workout. California was the only crew that had a time trial today, and their time was far below their own personal record. Many other teams took it relatively easy today, testing strength and endurance and fine tuning their rhythm.
"California Eights Test Rough Water/ Practice Starts at Poughkeepsie – Wisconsin and Syracuse Row Today." New York TIMES, June 9, 1939; Page 32, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article mentions how California put in a good practice today on the Hudson. The Bears had rough water to contend with and their practice was not as smooth as some would have expected it to be. The article also announces that Wisconsin and Syracuse will be meeting for a quick race against each other. When the race is over, both schools will go to Poughkeepsie for the Regatta. There is a picture with this article.
"California Oarsmen Off To Poughkeepsie/ Ebright Bringing His Strongest Crew Since Great 1932 Eight." New York TIMES, June 4, 1939; Section 5, Page 3, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that California is currently on its way to Poughkeepsie to begin preparation for the Regatta. California is widely considered to be the favorite to win the Varsity race this year. Their varsity crew is thought to be the strongest crew Ebright has sent to Poughkeepsie since his Olympic winning 1932 team.
"California Rows Fast Time Trial Over Poughkeepsie Race Course/ Observers Clock Bears in About 19 Minutes for 4 Miles – Princeton Goes Route at Low Beat – Wisconsin Makes Change." New York TIMES, June 19, 1941; Page 32, Col. 3; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article discusses how California held a time trial today, and according to observers did very well. Other colleges are planning time trials later on in the week. For now most crews are rowing easy practices over the full four mile course. The article also announces that for the first time the Regatta will be rigged with a short-wave communications system. This will allow the spectators to hear about the progress of the crews before they are able to see them, as well as delays and cancellations of the races.
"California, Sure of Victory, Entrains for Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1927; Page 26.
This article announces that a strong California crew is on its way to Poughkeepsie for the Regatta.
"California To Row In Hudson Regatta/ Stewards Asked to Secure Quarters at Poughkeepsie for Pacific Coast Oarsmen." ProQuest Historical Newspaper The New York TIMES, Apr. 26, 1921; Page 24.
California will be journeying across the country to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta. They will be spending three weeks on the east coast and have requested quarters for thirteen men and their shells.
"California to Row on Hudson If Crew Defeats Washington." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 8, 1921; Page 16.
If California defeats Washington in their yearly race, they will also travel east to the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"California Trip In Doubt/ Crew May Miss Poughkeepsie Regatta 1st Time in 15 Years." New York TIMES, April 22, 1941; Page 29, Col. 6; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article reveals that due to financial restraints, California may not be participating in this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta for the first time in fifteen years.
"California's Cub Eight To Row at Poughkeepsie." New York TIMES, May 8, 1936; Page 31, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that the California coach decided to take the freshman team to row in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, rather than the Jayvee team.
"Callow Calls Crew Best He Ever Knew/ Says Washington Is Two Lengths Better Than Last Year's – Butler Proud of Navy." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1926; Page 15.
This article reports on Coach Callow's reaction to his winning crew, as well as reactions from some other coaches.
"Callow Doubtful On Eve Of Race/ Says He Will Be Surprised if Washington Crew Is Better Than Fourth/ Butler More Cautious/ 'It Looks Like A Tough Race,' Says Navy Coach – Wray Optimistic – Glendon and Spuhn Hopeful." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1927; Page 19.
This article posts what the coaches' predictions are for their own crews as well as who will be the strong contenders and possible winners of the races.
"Callow Predicts Cornell Will Win/ Penn Coach Sees Washington Second and Columbia Third in Poughkeepsie Race/ Wisconsin In Time Trial/ Badgers' Brilliant Showing Earlier in Week Revealed – Oarsmen Rest Today." New York TIMES, June 16, 1940; Section 5, Page 2, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Rusty Callow, the coach for Pennsylvania, who is not participating in the Regatta, predicts that Cornell will win the Regatta this year, with Washington and Columbia following in second and third. The article also discusses Wisconsin briefly, which appears to be in good condition, but it is doubtful if they have the power needed for the four-mile grind. There is a picture and a fact sheet with this article.
"Calm Before Boat Race/ Six 'Varsity Crews at Poughkeepsie Await Tuesday's Struggle/ Coaches Explain Strokes/ Cornell and Wisconsin the Favorites for Intercollegiate Regatta, with Columbia Well Fancied." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 1, 1901; Page 3.
This article discusses the attitude of the crews now that the races on Tuesday are so close, and it reviews their different rowing techniques. It gives an overview of the Poughkeepsie Regatta, and finally it briefly talks about the possibility of the single sculls being re-entered at the last minute if Georgetown enters a crew into the race.
"Cancellation Likely For Rowing Classic/ Colleges Unable to Settle Date – Final Decision in View Today." New York TIMES, May 12, 1942; Page 26, Col. 7; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article discusses the fact that it is most likely that the Poughkeepsie Regatta will be cancelled this year. It has already been decided that the Regatta cannot be held on the Hudson this year, its traditional course, because of the war. The stewards have been forced to move the date of the Regatta up because of the war as well, and it is becoming impossible for all the schools to agree on date when they would be able to send a representative.
"Chairman Bogue Quits Rowing Body/ Head of Intercollegiate Board of Stewards to Attend Last Meeting Next Week/ Second Change In Month/ Maxwell Stevenson, Who Replaced Him on Columbia Committee, Appointed as His Successor." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 5 1924; Page 16.
This article reveals that Morton G. Bogue, Chairman of the Board of Stewards has quit his position. Maxwell Stevenson has been chosen to take his place. The article also mentions that the board may consider another place to hold the Regatta, and that with Bogue gone they will no longer consider lengthening the race back to four miles because he was the only supporter.
"Change Favors Columbia/ Morningside Crew Will Have Advantage in Three-Mile Rowing Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 1, 1917; Page 12.
The new distance of three miles for the Poughkeepsie Regatta will benefit Columbia because the new starting line is in front of their boathouse so they won't have to row far at all to reach the starting line.
"Change Unlikely In Poughkeepsie Race/ Penn and Cornell Will Probably Oppose Four-Mile Distance in Rowing Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 19, 1920; Page 20.
Columbia is pushing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta to return to the four mile distance, and it looks like the debate is going to heat up again, although the favor still seems to be with the proponents of the three-mile distance.
"Cheers For The Oarsmen/ Ellis Ward Pleased with 'Pennsy's' Work – Columbia Fairly Beaten." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1896; Page 3.
The coaches' congratulate the Pennsylvania crew, and comment on their own crews' performances.
"Childs Cup Winners Go To Poughkeepsie/ Plans Are Shifted and Jim Rice Takes Irmiger's Eight to Camp on Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 2, 1924; Page 20.
This article announces that the coach of Pennsylvania's crew has decided to send the crew that won the Child's cup to the Poughkeepsie Regatta, rather than the crew he had originally intended to send.
Childs, Kingsley., "Eastern Colleges Air Sports Plans/Sentiment of Seven Groups in Session Here Is to 'Carry On' Despite the War/List Poughkeepsie Races/Rowing Association Hopes to Hold Regatta During June – Bushnell Re-elected." New York TIMES, January 9, 1942; Page 28, Col. 6; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that the Board of Stewards met and unanimously decided to try to hold the Poughkeepsie Regatta in June if at all possible. They scheduled a tentative date for June 15th, but that is not set in stone yet. Despite the war, all spring sports are attempting to have normal seasons. The Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held if at all possible.
"Citizens' Committee Named For Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 9, 1924; Page 26.
This article announces that a committee has been formed that will be in charge of all goings on in Poughkeepsie for the Intercollegiate Regatta.
"Club Chat About Sports/Bits of Truth and Gossip that attract attention/Much attention over shells this season, the Complaint of College Oarsmen-Columbia's Handicap at Poughkeepsie-Yale Beaten on her merits, but her showing considered most satisfactory-ought to meet Cornell and Harvard." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, July 12, 1896; Page 12.
This article is a recording of a conversation held among club members. They are discussing recent rowing events and their results. One particular point of interest for them is the fact that Columbia's boat was made very poorly and was largely responsible for the bad race that Columbia had at the Poughkeepsie Regatta that year.
"Club Oarsmen Restricted/ They Cannot Row for a College Until a Year After Entrance." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 23, 1916; Page 12.
The board of stewards have created a new rule barring any men from rowing on a college freshmen or varsity crew team if they have rowed for a professional club before. The only exception allowed is if they have already lived at the college for a year or more. This ruling will particularly affect Syracuse.
"Coach Courtney Pleased/ Change of Regatta Date Give His Backward Crews an advantage." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 16, 1909; Page C5.
This article mentions how Coach Courtney of Cornell is pleased that the date of the Poughkeepsie Regatta has been pushed back. It has not been a good spring and his crews have not been able to get the kind of practice that he would like. This extension will give them the extra practice time at Poughkeepsie that they'll need to get ready for the Regatta.
"Coach Courtney's Skull Fractured/ 'Old Man' Trains Crews After Injury Received Two Weeks Ago." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 30, 1915; Page 13.
This article reveals that Cornell's coach fractured his skull on the way to Poughkeepsie, and he coached his team with the injury.
"Coach Lehmann Talks/ Accepts Blame for Harvard's Poor Condition, but Wants to Try Again Next Year." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1897; Page 4.
This article is an interview with the Harvard coach on the Poughkeepsie race.
"Coach Rice Saves Two/ All Alone, He Rescues Two Italians Drowning in the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1914; Page 1.
This article announces that Coach Rice of the Columbia crews saved two Italians from drowning today while his men were out for a practice row.
"Coach Rice Takes Crews On Hudson/ Columbia Eights Have First Workouts at Poughkeepsie for Races June 28." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 9, 1923; Page 8.
Columbia went out for their first workout on the Hudson river in preparation of the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Coach Surprised By Triple Victory/ Ulbrickson Credits the Rough Water With Handicapping Foes, Especially Navy." New York TIMES, June 23, 1937; Page 31, Col. 6; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article reveals that although Al Ulbrickson, coach of the Huskies, was very pleased by the performance his boys put on today on the Hudson, he definitely had not expected another sweep of the Regatta. Many coaches expressed their admiration for the Washington crews, acknowledging that many other crews, particularly Navy rowed great races, but in the end none of them were a match for the power and skill of Washington. Ulbrickson expressed hope for next year as well, despite the fact that he will be losing five men from his varsity squad.
"Coach Ulbrickson Praises Oarsmen/ 'Great Rowing' Says Washington Mentor of His Three Eights and Their Rivals/ Ebright Lauds Winners/ Calls Huskies 'A Remarkable Crew' – Navy and Columbia Major Surprises." New York TIMES, June 23, 1936; Page 29, Col. 8; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article recounts short interviews that many of the coaches gave after the Regatta was over. Al Ulbrickson, the Varsity coach for Washington was very proud of the performance all his boys gave. He was also very impressed with the crews of all the other colleges. The coaches of California and Navy gave high praise to Washington. Everyone was very impressed with the display of skill and strength the Huskies put on this day.
"Coast Crew Here June 3/ Washington Will Bring Junior Varsity East for First Time." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 1, 1924; Page 17.
This article announces that Washington will come to Poughkeepsie two weeks before the Regatta to begin training, and that they will bring their junior varsity crew with them for the first time.
"Coast Crew Makes Best Time In Spin/ Washington Eight Covers Regatta Course in 14:27 Under Fine Conditions." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1922; Page 23.
All the colleges went out for time trials today and they all performed very well, especially Washington.
"Coast Crews Start Work On Hudson/ Washington Eights Take a Slow Paddle on First Day at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 5, 1924; Page 15.
This article announces that Washington and Wisconsin have arrived on the Hudson to begin practice.
"Coast Guard To Patrol/ 15 Craft Charged With Duty of Clearing Rowing Course." New York TIMES, June 16, 1939; Page 32, Col. 1; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that 15 Coast Guard ships will be charged with controlling traffic on the Hudson for the races. All pleasure craft must be tied up by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the race, and after that only the Coast Guard boats will be allowed to move.
"Coast Juniors Score Sensational Victory/ Come From Behind to Beat Cornell – Syracuse Cubs Win, Penn 2d, Columbia 3d." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1925; Page 14.
This article announces that Washington won the Junior Varsity race, and Syracuse won the Freshmen race. A detailed description of each race is played out.
"Coast Vote Upsets Local Rowing Men/ Columbia and Syracuse See Strong Enemy to Four-Mile Race in Washington." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 28, 1923; Page S4.
Washington is in favor of the three mile distance at the Poughkeepsie Regatta race, and Columbia and Syracuse are afraid that their unofficial vote may influence Cornell and Pennsylvania in their stand against the four mile race.
"Cold Forces Hart From Huskie Boat/ Veteran No. 6, Out With Smallpox in California Race, Lost for Rest of Week/ Columbia In Time Trial/ Navy, Paced by Plebes, Also Covers Poughkeepsie Course – Bears Hold to One Practice Plan." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1927; Page 21.
This article announces that one member of the Husky crew is out with a bad cold and may not be able to row in the Regatta. The Navy held practice today, and their freshmen crew did wonderful, keeping pace with their other crews. It also very briefly mentions how the others schools are doing.
"College Crews All Ready For Races/ Columbia and Cornell Favored for 'Varsity Event at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1915; Page 7.
This article talks about the Regatta, who the favorites are and why, and how the betting has been proceeding.
"College Crews All Ready For Races/ Cornell Again Holds Top Place in Betting – Big Demand for Car Tickets." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1914; Page 11.
This article discusses the crews that are all ready for the Regatta, who the favorites are and why, and the interest that the public has shown in the Regatta.
"College Crews Are Fit/ Cornell 'Varsity Confident for the Big Race To-day/ Wisconsin A Strong Factor/ Columbia Scrub Four Added a Little Excitement by Beating Syracuse and Pennsylvania." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1902; Page 6.
This article discusses the expectations for each of the crews in the Regatta tomorrow, and why it is felt they will perform as predicted.
"College Crews At Saratoga/ Cornell, Columbia, and Pennsylvania Men Practicing for the Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1898; Page 7.
This article reveals that although thunderstorms interfered with the practice of the crews preparing for the Regatta in the morning, they were all out on the lake that afternoon.
"College Crews Await The Big Moment/ Months of Grinding Work Have Led Up To the Struggles Over the New London and Poughkeepsie Courses." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1926; Page SM9.
This article talks about the two big crew races that are coming up in New London and Poughkeepsie. It gives a brief history of racing, as well as a brief look at the training the crews go through, and what it is like to watch one of these big races.
"College Crews For the New London and Poughkeepsie Regattas." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 21, 1908; Page S1.
This is a chart that lists all of the crews that are going to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as their members, weight, and position they rowed in.
"College Crews Move On To Poughkeepsie/ Columbia in the Van Will Leave New York Tomorrow/ Penn Expected on Friday/ Others Follow Later, Wisconsin Being Last Schedule to Arrive – Local Men at Red Top." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 4, 1905; Page 10.
This article announces when the college rowing crews participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta will begin arriving on the river to practice for the big race. Columbia will be first to arrive and they are expected on Monday.
"College Crews Practice/ Wisconsin Squad Arrives at Poughkeepsie – Harvard Rows in Good Form." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1904; Page 2.
This article announces that the Wisconsin rowing crew arrived on the Hudson to begin practice, as well as briefly going over how the other crews have been doing.
"College Crews Preparing/ Freshmen and 'Varsities Getting into Trim for the Great Struggles at Poughkeepsie/ Incident Of An Ebb Tide/ Cornell Has Shown the Best Form on the River, and Is the Favorite – Prophets a-Plenty, but Bettors Few – Yale's Luck Feared." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1897; Page 3.
This article compares the crews that will be participating in the Regatta, as well as gives the experts opinion on how each will perform in the upcoming race.
"College Crews Row Despite the Heat/ Coaches Work Their Oarsmen Over the Poughkeepsie Regatta Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 16, 1910; Page 11.
This article tells what each school has been doing to get ready for the Regatta. Some schools have only been doing light practices, others more strenuous ones, but all of them have been on the river daily. They all believe that they still have a lot of work to do before they are ready for the Regatta.
"College Crews Take Rest/ Penn, Syracuse and Columbia Cease Drills for a Day." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1923; Page 11.
All the crews on the Hudson enjoyed a day of rest, while they await the arrival of Washington tomorrow.
"Coast Crew's Test Shows Much Power/ Washington Eight Rows Four Miles in Rough Water on Hudson in 21:38." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 17, 1925; Page 19.
This article reveals Washington's impressive time trial and the effect it's having on the coaches, as well as the practice routines of other crews on the water and when they plan on having their own time trials.
"College Crews Train For Actual Struggle/ Vanguard Arrives at Poughkeepsie and New London/ Cornell Eight Well Liked/ Columbia and Syracuse May Give Ithacans Hard Fight – Close Race Expected on Thames." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1905; Page 6.
This article discusses the predictions of how the races at Poughkeepsie and New London will unfold as far as attendance and winners.
"College Men Row Fast/ Pennsylvania and Harvard Crews Make Good Time/ The Quakers Row the Four-Mile Course in 19:36, and Harvard's Crew Is Only Five Seconds Slower – Courtney Pleased with the Course, and Praises the Pennsylvania Crew – Columbia Men Doing Well, and May Be Winners." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1896; Page 3.
This article gives descriptive details of the crews' practice routines on the Hudson, as well as some experts' opinions of how all the crews are doing and who is looking the best.
"College Oarsmen Await Final Test/ Cornell, Syracuse, Columbia, and Penn Crews Eager for Race on Saturday/ Situation A Novel One/ Less Time to Prepare Than Ever Before, and the Coaches Vie in Doing the Unexpected." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1916; Page S2.
This article discusses the upcoming Regatta, who the favorites are considered to be and how each of the crews have been performing in practice.
"College Oarsmen Begin Real Work/ Many Coaches Will Put Squads Into Indoor Action on Machines This Week/ Fine Outlook Nationally/ Conditions East and West Are Such as to Promise Sport of a High Grade in Regattas." ProQuest Historical Newspapers the New York TIMES, Jan. 7, 1917; Page S3.
A look-ahead to the upcoming year of rowing, the expectations for the crews on the east and west coast, and the performances that are expected to be seen in the Regattas.
"College Oarsmen Get Day Of Rest/ Crews of Six Schools Enjoy Last Respite Before Regatta on Thursday." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1923; Page 9.
All six schools had their last day of rest before the regatta, which was fortunate since the temperature made it up to 98 degrees. The crews spent their time going to church, relaxing, and visiting with people. The Navy crewmen drove all the way down to West Point to visit their fellow servicemen.
"College Oarsmen In Final Training/ Crews Gathering for Big Regattas, with Prospect of Very Close Races Ahead/ Poughkeepsie Situation/ Five Colleges Have Strong Following on Their Record of Preliminary Races – The New London Contest." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 9, 1907; Page C4.
This article discusses the final training days of the crews involved in the Poughkeepsie Regatta and the Yale – Harvard race.
"College Oarsmen In Final Trials/ Yale and Harvard Crews Training on the Thames at New London/ The Poughkeepsie Crews/ Picking Winners Already for Hudson Regatta – Columbia Freshmen Favorites – Syracuse Four Liked." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1908; S1.
This article discusses how practice has been going for those crews that are participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as whom the favorites are expected to be.
"College Oarsmen Looking Ahead/ Changes in Coaches at Yale and Pennsylvania Makes Interest Keen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 11, 1914; Page S3.
This article looks ahead to the two big races coming up this year, the Yale-Harvard race and the intercollegiate regatta. It discusses the crews that will be participating and how they are looking for this year.
"College Oarsmen Priming For Races/ Yale and Harvard Aquatic Battle Comes Next Friday at New London/ Intercollegiates June 29/ Six Crews Will Strive for Honors at Poughkeepsie, with Cornell and Columbia Closely Matched." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 16, 1912; Page C7.
This article discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta that will be held soon. All of the crews are gearing up for it. The only crew that has not arrived on the river yet is Pennsylvania. Cornell won the Regatta last year and they are considered to be the favorites, although they had to fight a close battle with Columbia last year. Although they are not considered to be a factor in this year's Regatta, Stanford is a big point of interest in this Regatta. It's their first visit to the Hudson, and they had to travel 3,000 miles to get there. In addition, the Stanford crew is going to be rowing in a borrowed shell, and without their coach. They have a tough battle ahead of them, and have won many sympathetic supporters.
"College Oarsmen Ready For Races/ Many Crews Will Compete at the Philadelphia Regatta on Saturday/ Are Improving Rapidly/ Eights Give Promises of Fine Combinations – Yale and Harvard Rowing Strong – Training For Regattas." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 17, 1908; Page S3.
This article mentions how the Board of Stewards for the Poughkeepsie Regatta forbids any teams participating in the Regatta to have races against each other prior to the Regatta. It also mentions how many coaches are looking forward to this year's Regatta, and they all feel that they have a good chance at doing well.
"College Oarsmen Spend A Quiet Day/ Picnics Occupy Some at Poughkeepsie – Yale and Harvard Go Yachting." New York TIMES, June 17, 1940; Page 23, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article mentions how on the day before the Regatta most teams took it easy, and didn't do any workouts. The few teams that did go on the river only did some light paddling; all stressful exercises were ended yesterday. Cornell and Washington are still considered to be the favorites, but there are betting odds available for all teams participating in the Regatta.
"College Races on Hudson/ The Poughkeepsie Regatta Committee Making Arrangements for the Coming Events." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, March 4, 1897; Page 7.
This article announces that the local Regatta Committee for Poughkeepsie met to discuss the upcoming race. The committee decided that they needed to raise $2,500 for the Regatta this year. The article also announces where the various colleges will be housed for the race this year.
"College Races Up Stream/ Tide Conditions Cause Change in Course on Hudson for This Year." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 7, 1909; Page S2.
This article announces that for the first time in the history of the Poughkeepsie Regatta the direction the crews will be racing in will be reversed due to the tidal conditions.
"The College Regatta/ All the Races at Poughkeepsie to be Rowed June 30." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 6, 1900; Page 3.
Posts the date that the Regatta will be held, the times the races will begin, and some of the schools that will be participating.
"College Regatta Off If War Comes/ Stewards Make Poughkeepsie Contest Conditional – Send Tentative Invitations." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 29, 1917; Page 15.
The Board of Stewards has made the decision that if Congress declares war, the Poughkeepsie Regatta will be called off.
"College Regatta Plans/ Poughkeepsie-Highland Association Arranges for the Annual Rowing Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 4, 1902; Page 10.
This article lists who the elected officers for the Rowing Association are, as well as the colleges that are expected to participate in the Regatta.
"College Rowing Association/Big Universities, Except Yale and Harvard, to be Asked to Join it." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 13, 1900; Page 9.
The directors of the IRA, Cornell, Columbia and Pennsylvania, are striving to form an American University Rowing Association. Many big schools have been invited to join, including Wisconsin, Bowdoin, Toronto, Brown, and Syracuse. There have also been attempts to change the location of the yearly Regatta from Poughkeepsie to Onondaga Lake. The only thing that is certain right now is that the yearly Regatta will be the premier rowing event each year.
"Colleges Declare Schedules Of Sports Void In View Of Existence Of War/ War Declaration Halts Athletics/ Intercollegiate Contests Canceled by Leading and Many Minor Institutions/ Poughkeepsie Classic Off/ Regatta Stewards Vote by Telegraph – Tennis and Golf Await Advice from Washington." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 7, 1917; Page 10.
The declaration of war has ended the prospect of all college sports for this year, including the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Alumni Charter Boat for the Poughkeepsie Regatta," New York TIMES, May 13, 1931; Page 31, Col. 2; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that hundreds of Columbia alumni, as well as their family and friends, will be watching that years Poughkeepsie Regatta from a boat that the alumni chartered. There will loud-speakers installed onto the boat so that those onboard will be able to hear what is happening during the beginning of the race.
"Columbia Alumni to Run Special Boat to Regatta." New York TIMES, May 24, 1934; Page 31, Col. 7; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces the intention of Columbia alumni to charter a Hudson River boat for the Regatta. It is expected that there will be 500 Columbia fans on board the vessel to cheer the blue and white team on during the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year.
"Columbia Announces Substitute Oarsmen/ Entire Crew Will Leave Here for Poughkeepsie on Friday Morning." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 1, 1927; Page 33.
This article names Columbia's substitute oarsmen, and announces that the three crews will be leaving for Poughkeepsie on Friday.
"Columbia And Navy Reign As Favorites/ Blue and White and Middy Crews Given High Rating in Hudson Regatta Today/ Cornell The Dark Horse/ Displacement of Sophomores by Heavy Eight Baffles Critics – 100,000 Expected." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1921; Page 21.
Crews participated in final practices today. Columbia and Navy are considered to be the favorites for the varsity race. Everyone thinks it will be an exciting event; it has been a long time since six different crews were participating in the varsity event, and a huge crowd is expected.
"Columbia at Krum Elbow/ Oarsmen Go to Poughkeepsie to Prepare for Regatta June 21." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1913; Page 10.
This New York Times article announces when Columbia will be arriving on the Hudson River to begin practicing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia at Poughkeepsie/ Stiff Training for the Blue and White Oarsmen Is the Order." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 6, 1909; Page S3.
This article announces that Columbia has arrived on the Hudson River to begin practicing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Crew Attacked By Boils/ Simonds Unable to Row, but Tichborn and Myers Go Out for Practice." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1915; Page 12.
Three members of the Columbia crew have boils and it has had a bad effect on them during practice.
"Columbia Crew Does Well/ 'Varsity Eight Rows Four Miles in Twenty Minutes and Twenty Seconds." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1901; Page 9.
This article discusses the time trial that Columbia held and how their crew is looking for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Crew Heaviest/ Averages Show Lions Will Outweigh Opponents at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1929; Page 20.
This article declares that Columbia will have the heaviest crew on the Hudson for this Regatta. There is also a small chart that lists the average weight, age, and height of all the crews participating.
"Columbia Crew In A Long Row/ Coach Rice Gives 'Varsity Eight Strenuous Practice on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 6, 1915; Page 19.
This article gives a brief description of the hard practice Columbia held.
"Columbia Crew In Quarters/ Oarsmen Will Have First Practice at Poughkeepsie Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 6, 1905; Page 7.
This article announces that Columbia has arrived at Poughkeepsie and is ready to begin practicing for the Regatta.
"Columbia Crew Is Fast/ Henlan Says It Is Thirty Seconds Better Than Last Year – Will Give Exhibition Time Row To-day." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1903; Page 2.
This article briefly talks about the Columbia crew, and how they are performing this year.
"Columbia Crew Picked/ Coach Rice Finds Combination That Works Well in 'Varsity Boat." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1915; Page 11.
All of the crews participating in the Regatta are on the Hudson, and they each have been doing their own various activities.
"Columbia Crew Wins 4-Mile Hudson Race as 100,000 Look On/ Leads Washington By Three-Quarters of a Length, With California Third in Classic/ First Victory Since 1914/ Navy Fourth, Cornell Fifth and Syracuse Sixth – Penn Last as Log Cuts Hole in Shell." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 30, 1927; Page 1.
This article announces that Columbia has won the Varsity race of the Poughkeepsie Regatta for the first time since 1914. The rest of the article gives extensive accounts of all three races of the day, including the accident that kept Penn from being a real competitor.
"Columbia Crews Arrive/ Blue and White Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie for College Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 29, 1916; Page 12.
This article announces that the official training for the Poughkeepsie Regatta has begun with the arrival of Columbia on the river.
"Columbia Crews Arrive/ Take Ten-Mile Workout on Cayuga Lake – Syracuse There Too." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 9, 1920; Page 12.
Columbia arrived on Cayuga Lake and immediately went out for a ten mile long practice. Syracuse arrived later that night.
"Columbia Crews At Camp/ Coach Rice and 30 Oarsmen Arrive at Poughkeepsie Training Quarters." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1915; Page 8.
This article reveals that Columbia has arrived on the Hudson.
"Columbia Crews at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 5, 1904; Page 13.
This article announces that Columbia has arrived on the Hudson River to begin practicing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Crews at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1899; Page 5.
This article describes the extra-curricular activities of the Columbia crews at Poughkeepsie.
"Columbia Crews Changed/ Final Arrangement of the Eights – Preparing for Poughkeepsie Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 4, 1901; Page 7.
This article discusses the practice routines of Columbia in preparation of the Poughkeepsie Regatta, and the changes their coach has made in the boat lineups.
"Columbia Crews Depart/ Will Probably Get First Workout on Lake Cayuga Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 8, 1920; Page 20.
Columbia has left for Cayuga Lake to begin practice for the Regatta.
"Columbia Crews Drill On Hudson/ Three Eights Have First Tests at Poughkeepsie – Wisconsin Oarsmen Arrive." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 4, 1924; Page 17.
This article reveals what the colleges on the Hudson did to practice for the Regatta.
"Columbia Crews Hampered In Work/ Lack of Proper Quarters and Illness of Men Retard Training/ Von Saltza And Gatch Out/ But Coach Rice Hopes to Get Conditions Greatly Improved Before Regatta on June 27." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1908; Page S3.
All of the crews participating in the Regatta will be on the river by Tuesday to practice. Columbia has not had a positive experience so far on the Hudson; they have very poor housing, and some of their men have fallen ill.
"Columbia Crews' Hard Row/ Hanlan Has Brought About Great Changes Since He Started Coaching." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1900; Page 8.
This article talks about Columbia's practice, which was extremely strenuous, and Coach Hanlan's reaction to how the crews performed and their improvement.
"Columbia Crews' Last Row/ Boats and Rowing Squad Will Leave for Poughkeepsie Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 17, 1900; Page 9.
This article announces that Columbia will be leaving tomorrow for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Crews Leave Tomorrow/ Group of 41 Will Make Trip to Krum Elbow for Poughkeepsie Regatta June 16/ Boatings Are Announced/ Eight-Oared Reserves' Boat Eliminated This Year – California Oarsmen on Way." New York TIMES, June 1, 1934; Page 32, Col. 8; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that the Columbia crews have left for Poughkeepsie, and there are 41 men on the way. In the interest of money, they decided to not bring the reserve crews for the varsity and jayvee teams this year. The members of each Columbian team and where they will be rowing is also announced. It is also mentioned that California is also on the way to Poughkeepsie, and as the defending champions, they are expected to perform well in the races.
"Columbia Crews Leave Tomorrow/ Shells and Equipment Sent to Poughkeepsie Quarters – Changes Made in Boatings." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 6, 1923; Page 18.
The shells and equipment of Columbia have been sent to Poughkeepsie, and the oarsmen will be leaving tomorrow, with changes in the lineup already made by Coach Rice.
"Columbia Crews Off for Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1902; Page 10.
This article mentions that Columbia will be leaving today for Poughkeepsie to begin practice for the Regatta.
"Columbia Crews Off To-day/ 'Varsity and Freshmen Oarsmen Leave for Poughkeepsie Quarters." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 4, 1904; Page 7.
The Columbia crews have traveled to Poughkeepsie to begin practicing two weeks ahead of schedule. Besides gaining an extra two weeks practice on the Hudson River course they will also benefit economically because they will only be housing the crews on one location instead of two.
"Columbia Crew's Practice/ Good Weather Conditions Prevailed During the First Row Over the Famous Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1900; Page 8.
The weather and water conditions for Columbia's first practice on the Hudson was outstanding.
"Columbia Crews Practice/ Long-Distance Rowing is Now the Feature on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 6, 1900; Page 8.
This article discusses Columbia's new method of rowing long distances to train for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Crews Rest/ Have No Rowing Practice – California Shells Arrive." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 6, 1921; Page 16.
Columbia rested from practice today and the California shells arrived ahead of the crews.
"Columbia Crews Row Time Trials/ Coach Rice Gives Out No Figures, but Seems Well Pleased with the Results." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1914; Page 9.
This article talks about time trials that crews performed, as well as betting about who will win.
"Columbia Crews Take 11-Mile Spin/ Blue and White Oarsmen Begin to Show Form and Miller Is Pleased With Varsity." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1924; Page 11.
This article details Columbia's practice and their coach's reaction.
"Columbia Crews to Go to Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 1, 1899; Page 8.
This article reveals that Columbia will leave this morning for Poughkeepsie.
"Columbia Eights Alone On Hudson/ Three Crews Go Out for Spin at Poughkeepsie While All Others Rest/ Navy Opens Its Quarters/ Washington Oarsmen Also Get Shells Ready for Week of Hard Practice Ahead." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1926; Page 25.
This article reveals what each of the crews did for practice on this day.
"Columbia Flotilla To Drill On Hudson/ Vanguard of Intercollegiate Rowing Champions Reaches Poughkeepsie Quarters/ Trial Carded Tomorrow/ Two Sub Chasers With Shells and Coaching Launches En Route to Pitch Navy Camp." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 1, 1928; Page 21.
This article announces that Columbia's crews have begun to arrive on the Hudson to practice for the Regatta, and it also mentions when other participating schools are planning to arrive.
"Columbia Freshman Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, December 4, 1909; Page 12.
This article announces that although Columbia's freshmen crew had been cancelled, the school decided to allow them to try again, following a petition from crew members. They must show that they can have enough members try out so that the coach can pick a representative crew to send to the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Gets Flag/ Old Oarsmen at Raising of Pennant at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1915; Page S4.
This article announces that some old Columbia crew members presented the current Columbia crews with a pennant for them to display.
"Columbia Has Only To Beat Cornell/ Coach Jim Rice Makes Prediction for Intercollegiate 'Varsity Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 17, 1914; Page 8.
This article posts the opinion of Coach Jim Rice that the race will be between Columbia and Cornell this year. It also describes the effect the rough water of the Hudson had on the practicing crews.
"Columbia Is Out Of 150-Pound Race/ Withdrawal Will Probably Cause Omission of Event at Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1922; Page 14.
Columbia has decided that they will not send a 150 pound crew to the Hudson River for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, and since they and Pennsylvania were the only schools with crews entered, it is most likely that there will be no lightweight crew race.
"Columbia Man Gets Post For Regatta/ Watt Named Executive Secretary to Board of Stewards of Poughkeepsie Race/ To Arrange All Details/ Providing Boathouses and Living Quarters for Oarsmen Included Among His Duties." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 10, 1924; Page 10.
This article announces that Robert W. Watt has been announced executive secretary for the Board of Stewards for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, and lists what some of his duties will be.
"Columbia Oarsmen at Training Camp/ Reach Poughkeepsie Quarters Too Late for Workouts – Rice Noncommittal." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 8, 1923; Page 25.
Columbia arrived on the Hudson although too late to begin practice. Their Coach is not making any predictions about how they will be performing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Oarsmen Given Long Paddle/ Coach Rice Sends Crews Eight and a Half Miles in First Row at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 9, 1922; Page 19.
The Columbia Oarsmen arrived on the Hudson today and they immediately went out for a long paddle.
"Columbia Oarsmen Given Long Pulls/ Crews Cover 18 Miles in Two Practice Sessions at Poughkeepsie – Rice Dissatisfied." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1922; Page 30.
Columbia had a tough practice on the Hudson today, and it was made even tougher by the fact that their coach was not happy with their performance.
"Columbia Oarsmen Have 17-Mile Test/ Continue Hard Practice on Hudson River – Syracuse Crews Expected Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1923; Page 16.
Columbia held a strenuous 17 mile practice on their last day on the river alone. Syracuse will be arriving tomorrow, followed quickly by the other schools.
"Columbia Oarsmen In Double Workout/ Have Busy Day at Poughkeepsie Camp – Shake-Up in Boating of Freshmen Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1921; Page 21.
The Columbia coach pushed his men hard with a double workout today, and he also mixed up the lineup in his freshmen crew.
"Columbia Oarsmen In Practice Test/ Varsity Holds Junior Eight With Ease in First Brush – Penn Awaits Launch." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1921; Page 22.
Columbia had a hard practice and a practice time trial today, while Pennsylvania, Navy, and Syracuse also held tough practices.
"Columbia Oarsmen Leave For Krum Elbow Camp." New York TIMES, May 30, 1937; Section 5, Page 4, Col. 7; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Columbia's rowing team for the Poughkeepsie Regatta left today to go to Krum Elbow and begin training for the biggest crew race of the year. The coach announced before he left that he didn't know who would be in the varsity boat yet, and that he would most likely wait until the last minute to decide.
"Columbia Oarsmen Open Hudson Camp/ Lions Lose Little Time Getting Out on River After Reaching Krum Elbow/ Two Drills Listed Today/ Glendon Will Shift Boatings in Attempt to Strengthen Crews for June 25." New York TIMES, June 4, 1941; Page 30, Col. 5; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Columbia arrived in Poughkeepsie today, and the men immediately got in a row to start loosening up. They expect to start double practices tomorrow, and for the next few days they will have the Hudson entirely to themselves. The seat order for the boats has not been finalized yet; the Columbia coach will make his final decisions within the next few days.
"Columbia Oarsmen Reach Poughkeepsie/ Establish Themselves at Boathouse and Plan to Commence Grind With Short Paddle Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 5, 1926; Page 11.
This article announces that Columbia has arrived on the Hudson River to begin training for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Oarsmen Reach Poughkeepsie/ Three Crews Arrive and Start Work for Regatta June 17." New York TIMES, June 1, 1939; Page 35, Col. 6; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Columbia is the first college to arrive on the Hudson this year to begin practicing for the big event. The coach had his three teams on the river this afternoon in a light practice, however he said the intensity of the practices would rise quickly.
"Columbia Oarsmen Rest/ Coach Rice Expects to Whip the Crews Into Shape This Week." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1915; Page 12.
This article mentions that the Columbia oarsmen get a day of rest from practice before another grueling week on the Hudson begins.
"Columbia Oarsmen Row Fastest Test/ It Is Learned That 4-Mile Trial of Wednesday Was Made in 19:15 – Navy Mark, 19:23/ Navy Lodges Complaint/ Eddy Back of Bridge Pier Retards Speed Is Charge – Hart Back on Washington Varsity." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1927; Page 17.
This article reports on a time trial that Columbia had today, as well as hard practices for Navy and Pennsylvania.
"Columbia Oarsmen Will Leave Friday/ Three Crews Expect to Hold Drill That Afternoon on the River at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 2, 1926; Page 22.
This article announces that Columbia will be leaving for the Hudson on Friday morning, and all three crews expect to be practicing by that afternoon.
"Columbia Oarsmen Will Leave Today/ Lion Crews Depart for Crum Elbow to Prepare for the Poughkeepsie Races/ Four Eights Are In Party/ Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshmen and Combination Crews to Drill at Scene of Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1927; Page 18.
This article reveals that Columbia has left for the Hudson River to begin practice for the Regatta. They will be the first to arrive in Poughkeepsie. The article also speculates on who will be rowing in what position, seeing as the Columbia coaches have made many changes, as well as what the competition will be like this year.
"Columbia Oarsmen Will Leave Today/ To Go Into Training at Poughkeepsie, Where Haines Must Build New Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 31, 1925; Page S6.
This article announces that Columbia will be leaving for the Hudson River today, and their brand new coach will have a little under a month to prepare them to race in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Oarsmen Work In Downpour/ Glendon Keeps Crews Upstream at Poughkeepsie – Seeks Distance Instead of Speed/ Penn Boats Ordered Out/ Wisconsin Spends Time Getting New Launch on River – California's Arrival Awaited." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 8, 1926; Page 21.
This article discusses how the dismal weather is effecting the practices of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
"Columbia Picks 32 For Regatta Camp/ Two Complete Cub Crews to Leave With Varsity for Poughkeepsie Saturday." New York TIMES, May 30, 1935; Page 24, Col. 3; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article announces that Columbia is going to send 32 men down to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year. Besides the varsity crew, they are sending 2 complete freshmen boats as well. The reason for the large amount of men is that the coaches believe they have a very good freshmen class, and don't want to miss any opportunity to develop their skills.
"Columbia Reaches Crum Elbow Camp/ Four Lion Crews Dip Blades in Limbering Up Exercises on the Hudson/ Regatta Lanes Shifted/ Are Moved Ten Feet Toward Midstream for Intercollegiate Race on June 19." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1928; Page S5.
This article gives a brief description of Columbia's first practice, as well as announcing when other crews were due to arrive.
"Columbia Rowing May Be Abandoned/ Serious Doubts Exist Whether Crews Will Enter Poughkeepsie Races Next Year." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 14, 1916; Page 9.
This article announces that Columbia may not enter in the Poughkeepsie Regatta next year and may abandon rowing altogether due to the poor showing of potential crew members the last few years.
"Columbia Rowing Safe/ President Butler Contributes $1,000 to Wipe Out Deficit." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 5, 1908; Page 7.
This article reveals that Columbia's budget problems have been solved, and therefore they will be able to send a crew to the Poughkeepsie Regatta the following year.
"Columbia Seeking Unison Of Stroke/ Glendon Faced With Problem of Changing System in Varsity Shell." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1926; Page 19.
This article describes the struggle that Columbia's coach has been going through to get all of his crews to stroke the way he wants them too, so far only the freshmen have got it down.
"Columbia Starts On Hudson Friday/ Varsity, Jayvees and Freshmen to Begin Grind at Poughkeepsie Then/ Experiments Are Likely/ Longer Distance of Race Expected to Bring Various Shifts by Coaches." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 29, 1927; Page S6.
This article states that the Columbia crews will be on the Hudson to begin practice next Monday. It is expected that the coaches will do a good amount of experimenting with the seating positions of their crew members.
"Columbia To Have Crew Next Season/ Withdrawal of Cornell Means Abandonment of Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 20, 1918; Page 16.
Cornell is not going to have a crew team next spring, which means that there will not be a Poughkeepsie Regatta next year, but that is not going to stop Columbia from having their own crew team.
"Columbia To Have Crew/ Will Quit Poughkeepsie Regatta, but May Arrange Other Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 16, 1916; Page 16.
Columbia will continue to have a crew program, which was under debate, however they may withdraw from the Poughkeepsie Regatta because it is four miles.
"Columbia To Retain Crew/ Enthusiastic Alumni Kill Unanimously Proposal to Abolish Sport." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 21, 1916; Page 7.
This article reveals that due to overwhelming popular support, Columbia will not withdraw from the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia To Row In Time Trial To-Day/ Coach Rice Expects to Drive His Oarsmen at Full Speed at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1912; Page 11.
This New York Times article reveals that Columbia is planning on participating in a time trial tomorrow, so long as the weather cooperates. The rest of the article discusses how practices have been going for the various teams, as well as the best routes for spectators to drive to Poughkeepsie for the big race.
"Columbia To Send 4 Crews Up Hudson/ 150-Pound Eight to Train With Varsity, Jayvees and Freshmen at Poughkeepsie/ Oarsmen To Leave June 1/ Lightweights to Race Junior Varsity for Right to Enter Jayvee Race – Fleet Rows Ten Miles." New York TIMES, May 25, 1932; Page 28, Col. 8; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
Columbia is sending one of their lightweight crew teams to Poughkeepsie along with the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen teams. The lightweight team is going to attempt to qualify to represent the Morningside Heights institution.
"Columbia 'Varsity in New Shell." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 4, 1914; Page 8.
This article mentions that Columbia began practicing in their new shell for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Columbia Varsity Probably Settled/ No More Changes Likely in First Crew – Other Eights Due at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1922; Page 25.
Several crews are expected to arrive on the Hudson tomorrow, and the city was in a flurry of pre-regatta activity.
"Columbia Varsity Shows Good Form/ Wins Approval of Coach Rice, but Freshmen and Junior Eights Draw Criticism." ProQuest Historical Newspapers the New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1923; Page 17.
All the Columbia crews held practice today, and the varsity earned a bit of praise from their tough coach, but the junior varsity and freshmen crews still have a long way to go.
"Columbia Victory On Hudson Lauded/ Head Coach Glendon, Praised For Skill, Motors to Farm – Oarsmen Return Home/ Eight To Be Feted In Fall/ MacBain, Davenport and Walker Finish Rowing Careers – Princeton Likely Entrant in 1930." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1929; Page 28.
This article is written in praise of the victorious Columbia crew and their head coach for their wonderful season, culminating with a win on the Hudson River.
"Columbia Wins Big 'Varsity Race/ Persistence of Blue and White Oarsmen Triumphs at Last in a Slashing Contest/ Penn 2D, Then Cornell/ Ithacans Favorites for Four-Mile Event After Winning the Preliminary Contests/ Throngs At Poughkeepsie/ Winners Were Lightest and Youngest in Race, but Admirably Conditioned by Coach Rice." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1914, Page 1.
This article announces that Columbia won the varsity race at Poughkeepsie while Cornell won the junior varsity and freshmen races. A detailed description of the varsity race is given including the crowd's reaction, and post-race activities.
"Columbia's Boats In Danger/ Coach Hanlan's Perilous Trip Up the Hudson with the Shells in Tow." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 15, 1901; Page 10.
This article talks about what Columbia and Pennsylvania have been doing to prepare for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as relating how Columbia almost lost one of their shells on the way to Poughkeepsie.
"Columbia's Captain Out Of Hudson Race/ Rice Announces That Van Houten Will Not Row at Poughkeepsie – Had Been Ill." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1921; Page 24.
The captain of the varsity crew has been ill and the coach has announced he will not be rowing in the Poughkeepsie regatta.
"Columbia's Coach Lauds California/ Glendon Says Victory Was Deserved by Crew That Could Take Lead and Hold It/ Ebright Praises Columbia/ With a Tear in His Eye, Victor's Mentor Calls New York Combination 'Great.' " ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1928; Page 27.
This article posts Coach Ebright's high praises for his crew. He is very proud that they won. It also posts the other coaches' praises of California's performance.
"Columbia's Crew Strength/ The Situation Considered Ahead of Last Year's – Other Sporting News." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 7, 1905; Page 10.
This article expresses the opinion that this year Columbia University has an excellent shot at winning the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year.
"Columbia's Crews Will Leave Today/ Main Contingent to Depart for Poughkeepsie Training Camp This Morning/ To Stop At Crum Elbow/ Drill Carded on Hudson in the Afternoon – Lambart Is Already There." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 2, 1928; Page 12.
This article reveals that Columbia will be leaving for Poughkeepsie in one week. This is the first year since 1915 that Columbia has been considered the favorite, and the article recaps the condition that they are in this year.
"Columbia's Eight Holds Time Trial/ But Men Keep Beat Low and Steady – Syracuse and California Have Tests/ Shift In Navy Varsity/ Pieczsentowski Goes to Bow in the Place of Quilter – Middies Race Against Watch." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1928; Page 25.
This article reports on the time trials that all of the schools except for Washington and Pennsylvania participated in today.
"Columbia's Fine Form/ They Are Rowing Well at Poughkeepsie – Cornell Expected Tuesday." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun.14, 1896; Page 3.
Describes how the crews look during practice, as well as when Cornell is expected to arrive.
"Columbia's Gloomy Prospect/ Hanlan Holds Out Little Hope for His Crew's Victory – Wisconsin at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1902; Page 6.
This article announces that Wisconsin is due to arrive on the Hudson today to begin practice for the Poughkeepsie Regatta. It also reveals that Coach Hanlan of Columbia does not anticipate that his crews will do well in the Regatta.
"Columbia's Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1914; Page 14.
This article briefly states the opinion that the Regatta was Columbia's race, not because of the particular stroke that was used, but because Columbia was a lighter and younger crew that was very determined.
"Columbia's Record Row/ New York Oarsmen Make New Figures for Four Miles/ Time Made In A Trial Pull/ Francis S. Bangs Stopped the Watch on Blue and White Eight at 19:07 – Prospects for the Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1901; Page 9.
This article talks about the wonderful time trial that Columbia had today.
"Columbia's 'Varsity Crew Chosen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 5, 1902; Page 6.
The coach of Columbia chose the members of his Varsity team that would row in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, and they are listed in the article. There is also a chart listing the statistics of each member of the varsity team.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ College Rowing." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb.5, 1917; Page 8.
Description of the effect shortening the Poughkeepsie Regatta to three miles has on the race.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Four-Mile Rowing." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 15, 1917; Page 6.
Discusses again the possibility of the Poughkeepsie Regatta becoming a three mile race.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Revival of a Great Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 26, 1920; Page 8.
The Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held this year for the first time since 1916; the author gives a brief description of the history and prestige of the regatta.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Rowing." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 20, 1920; Page 18.
The debate over whether the Poughkeepsie Regatta should be at three or four miles continues, and this article briefly highlights the main arguments of each side.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Rowing." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 20, 1922; Page 17.
This article rehashes all the arguments that have been given in the past to shorten the Poughkeepsie Regatta to three miles, as well as the ones given to keep it at four miles. It speculates that if the Board of Stewards returns the race to four miles the majority of rowing enthusiasts will be very happy.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Rowing." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 22, 1923; Page 12.
This article discusses once again the debate over whether the Poughkeepsie Regatta should be a three or four mile race, and it gives a brief history of the event as well.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Rowing." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1922; Page 20.
The regattas that are held on the Thames and on the Hudson are gearing up for the big races. Columbia is already working on the Hudson River with the other crews expected not far behind. Since the Board of Stewards removed the 150-Pound race, the Poughkeepsie Regatta will consist of it's normal three races.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ Rowing at Columbia." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 17, 1916; Page 8.
The announcement that Columbia may not participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta because it is a four mile race has led to speculation that the event may be moved to Ithaca and held on Cayuga Lake.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ The Eclipse of Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1920; Page 30.
The Regatta will be held at Cayuga Lake this year, instead of Poughkeepsie, another blow to the famed course this year. The article speculates whether this is the nail in the coffin for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Comment on Current Events in Sports/ The Victory of the Orange Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1916; Page 12.
This article briefly recaps the Poughkeepsie Regatta, the triumph of Syracuse and the disappointment of Cornell, whose legendary coach must end his wonderful career on a defeat.
"Cornell and Columbia/ Coach Courtney Says These Crews Will Be Close Near the Finish." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 8, 1913; Page S3.
This New York Times article discusses Coach Courtney's expectations for the Poughkeepsie Regatta. He felt that all the teams would make a good showing, and there were several threats to Cornell's title, however he felt that Cornell and Columbia would be racing for first place this year.
"Cornell Arrives At Poughkeepsie/ Regatta Contingent Now Complete With the Exception of Annapolis Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1922; Page 24.
Cornell arrived on the Hudson today so now only Navy is missing. All of the crews at Poughkeepsie had hard workouts today, and Pennsylvania even got in two workouts.
"Cornell at Poughkeepsie/ Courtney and His Three Crews Join the Rowing Colony." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 8, 1914; Page 8.
This article announces that Cornell has arrived at Poughkeepsie to begin their training for the Regatta.
"Cornell At Poughkeepsie/ The Winners of Last Year's Boat Races Take Possession of Their Old Quarters/ Townspeople Welcome Them/ Coach Courtney Explains the Many Changes in the 'Varsity Crew – Columbia, Harvard, and Pennsylvania Preparing for the Struggle of June 25." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 17, 1897; Page 3.
Cornell has arrived on the Hudson to a warm welcome from the people of Poughkeepsie. A description is given of their quarters, and of their activities as soon as they arrived. It also briefly mentions the activities of the other crews on the Hudson.
"Cornell At Poughkeepsie/ 'Varsity and Junior Oarsmen Arrive – Courtney Already There." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 5, 1916; Page 13.
This article describes Cornell's arrival on the Hudson to begin practice for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Cornell By A Length Wins 'Varsity Race/ Pennsylvania Second After a Splendid Finish with Syracuse/ Six Crews in the Struggle/ Start Delayed by Thunderstorm Which Drenches Spectators but Fails to Dampen Enthusiasm." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 24, 1906; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year, with Pennsylvania about a length behind and Syracuse closely following. The beginning of all three races were delayed because of consistent raining. The rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the spectators however. All three races were exciting to watch. Cornell beat the record set last year by almost a minute, coming in at 19:30 4-5. Despite the weather, 20,000 spectators came to the race proudly displaying their school's colors. The rest of the article describes the varsity race in detail from start to finish.
"Cornell Crew At Highland/ The Wisconsin Men Expected to Arrive on Tuesday Morning." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1899; Page 2.
This article reveals that Cornell has arrived on the Hudson, and Wisconsin is due to arrive in two days.
"Cornell Crew Confident/ Collegiate Oarsmen Tramp in the Rain to Take Off Weight." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1903; Page 2.
This article talks about the Cornell crew team and the preparations for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as their expectations for how they will do.
"Cornell Crew Crippled/ Courtney Admits That Coffin Will Hardly Be Able to Row/ Oarsmen Finish Hard Work/ Yale Crew in Fine Condition for Thames Regatta on Thursday – Harvard Shows Improvement." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1904; Page 5.
This article discusses the Poughkeepsie and New London regattas that will be occurring later in the week.
"Cornell Crew Favored For Big 'Varsity Race/ Heavy Betting on Result of Intercollegiate Regatta/ Crews Ready For Signal/ Six Colleges Will Be Represented at Poughkeepsie's Regatta – Preparations for Record-Breaking Crowd." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 28, 1905; Page 6.
Describes the atmosphere in Poughkeepsie before the big race. Cornell is considered to be the favorite, and this year there has been more bets wagered than in many years past. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Columbia, and Georgetown have had practically no money bet on them; however there were many bets on whether Columbia would beat Pennsylvania. There is also short interviews of almost all the head coaches.
"Cornell Crew Improve/ Courtney, However, Dissatisfied, with Time Trial/ Hard Work For Columbia/ Harvard Makes Its Best Showing on the Thames – Light Work for Yale Oarsmen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1904; Page 16.
This article discusses the time trial that Cornell undertook today, as well as the practices that the other teams have been participating in.
"Cornell Crew Light/ Coach Courtney Confident as Final Practice Starts." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1915; Page 17.
This article announces that Cornell has left for Poughkeepsie. The crew this year is light and Coach Courtney has a lot of confidence in them.
"Cornell Crew Picked/ All of Last Year's Veterans Give Place to New Men." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, April 19, 1909; Page 7.
The Cornell coach has picked his varsity crew members, and they most likely will be the same members that will participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year.
"Cornell Crew Quits The Oaks, Poughkeepsie Home Since '97." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 12, 1924; Page 23.
This article announces that Cornell will not be staying at the establishment in Poughkeepsie they have stayed at since 1897.
"Cornell Crew Selected/ Heavy 'Varsity to Row in Main Race, Light Eight in Junior." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1920; Page 14.
Despite the rain, all of the crews were able to go out for their regular practice, and Coach Courtney has finally chosen his lineup, with the heavy eight rowing in the varsity race and the light eight rowing in the junior varsity race.
"Cornell Crew Shows Power and Fine Form In First Four-Mile Test at Poughkeepsie." New York TIMES, June 17, 1936; Page 32, Col. 3; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
This article reports that Cornell had an excellent time trial today, and it is no question that they are the big contenders for the east coast. Navy and Washington also had good workouts, and all crews appear to be in good form.
"Cornell Crews Decided On." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 9, 1902; Page 3.
This article announces that Cornell will be sending a Varsity and a freshmen crew to the Poughkeepsie Regatta that year. The article lists the men who will be participating on the teams, and what positions they will be rowing in.
"Cornell Crews Entrain/ Coach Wray Plans to Start Work On Hudson This Afternoon." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1927; Page 33.
This article reveals that the Cornell crew teams have boarded the train for Poughkeepsie and plan on having their first practice on the Hudson tomorrow afternoon.
"Cornell Crews Entrain/ Thirty Oarsmen Leave for Training Camp at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1924; Page 17.
This article announces that Cornell has boarded the trains for Poughkeepsie to begin training.
"Cornell Crews Join Columbia On Hudson/ Coaches Courtney and Rice Praise Each Other's Oarsmen's Work at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1912; Page 7.
This New York Times article announces that Cornell has joined Columbia on the Hudson to begin preparation for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Cornell Crews Leave For The Hudson Today/ To Join Other Eights at Poughkeepsie – Todd Replaces Katz in Varsity Shell." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1928; Page 25.
This article announces that Cornell will be leaving tomorrow to join the other crews on the Hudson, as well as announcing changes in Cornell's crew lineups.
"Cornell Crews Made A Victorious Sweep/ Ithaca Oarsmen Won All Three Races at Poughkeepsie/ Freshmen Eight Set a New Record for Two-Mile Event – 'Varsity Eight First with Ease." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1903; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won all three races at the Poughkeepsie Regatta. A detailed account of each race is given. The atmosphere and size of the crowds at Poughkeepsie is also described.
"Cornell Crews May Sweep The Regatta/ Ithacans Willing to Wager Even Money That All Their Boats Finish First." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1910; Page 11.
This article discusses the belief that Cornell will be the victor for the Poughkeepsie Regatta in all the races. Columbia is thought to be a strong second place for the Varsity race. The article goes into further detail of why it is believed that those will be the final placements.
"Cornell Crews Win On Hudson/ Courtney's 'Varsity Eight First in Slashing Finish with Leland Stanford/ Syracuse Beats Freshmen/ Pacific Coast Oarsmen Were Big Surprise of a Big Rowing Day at Poughkeepsie/ Columbia Disappointing/ Rice's Charges Finish Fourth in Main Race, Third in Freshmen, Last in Junior." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1915; Page 10.
This article announces that Cornell won the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The article gives a detailed description of the race, describing how all the crews did, who was a surprise, who was a disappointment, and how the crews did in the junior varsity and freshmen races as well. It talks about the crowds and the happy party atmosphere of Poughkeepsie.
"Cornell Crews Win Two Hudson Races/