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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 to the viewers through various methods, such as flags, 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
"Stalwart Yale Oarsmen/Candidates for the Varsity Crew to Meet on Saturday/Five of the Old Crew in College/It is not probable that a crew will go to England-they may enter the Poughkeepsie Race." The New York TIMES, January 9, 1896; Page 15.
This article discusses Yale's rowing program and the formation of their Varsity team. The article mentions that Yale was considering entering the Poughkeepsie Regatta that had been proposed for that year. This occurred at the very beginnings of the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Saratoga May Be Chosen/ Tempting Offers for the Intercollegiate Regattas in June/ Some Objections To The Course/ A Hard Place for the Public to Reach – Why the Selection of Poughkeepsie Would Be More Popular." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 26, 1896; Page 6.
This article discusses how Saratoga may be chosen for the location of the Intercollegiate Regatta, due to the fact that Saratoga has made a much more generous funding offer than Poughkeepsie has. However, Poughkeepsie is preferable because there are wonderful opportunities for spectators to view the race from, while there are none at Saratoga.
"Intercollegiate Regatta/ The Freshmen Race to be Rowed on Wednesday, June 24." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 11, 1896; Page 6.
This article announces that the Freshmen race of the Intercollegiate Regatta will be held on June 24th, two days before the Varsity race. It also states the opinion that Poughkeepsie is likely to be the site chosen for the regatta.
"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.
"Will Row On The Hudson/ The Poughkeepsie Course Chosen For The College Regatta/ Selection Was Made by the Unanimous Vote of Columbia, Harvard, Cornell, and University of Pennsylvania – Noteworthy Victory for the Representative of Columbia – Protection to Oarsmen Guaranteed by Law to Keep Course Clear." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 10, 1896; Page 2.
Now that the safety of the crews is guaranteed by law, the Hudson River has been officially chosen as the place where the Intercollegiate Regatta will be held.
"Cornell's Oarsmen Busy/ The Men Are In Fine Condition And Expect To Win/ Will Try to Make a New Record in the Race to be Rowed at Poughkeepsie – Members of the Crew to Go to Their Old Quarters on June 10 – The Present Make-Up of the Crews That Are Practicing Daily on Lake Cayuga." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 1, 1896; Page 6.
As soon as it was announced that the Regatta bill was signed by the President, Cornell was out on the lake practicing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta. A detailed description of their practice is given.
"Cornell's Many Oarsmen/ Substitutes to be Taken to Poughkeepsie Will Make Up a Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1896; Page 3.
Discusses how the Cornell crews are preparing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta. It also lists who will be rowing in each boat, as well as all the substitutes that will also be going.
"Work Of The College Crews/ Columbia Rowing Steady – New Shells for Harvard and 'Pennsy.' " ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1896; Page 3.
This article describes Pennsylvania and Columbia practicing on the Hudson for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"Waiting For Cornell/ Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie Anxious to See What Courtney's Men Can Do." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1896; Page 14.
Reveals that all of the crews on the Hudson are waiting for Cornell to arrive to see what kind of threat she will pose, as well as how each crew's coach thinks they are doing.
"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.
"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.
"Cornell Freshmen Won/ Pulled A Pretty Race Over The Poughkeepsie Course/ Harvard Was Second in the Freshmen Race, and with University of Pennsylvania's Young Rowers Gave the Victors a Hard Struggle – The First of the College Races Rowed in Disagreeable Weather, but Rowed Well – A Bad Start." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1896; Page 1.
This article announces that the Cornell Freshmen won the freshmen race at the Poughkeepsie Regatta. A detailed description of the race is given, including the seating arrangements of the crewmen, the atmosphere in Poughkeepsie, and the amount of spectators there were.
"Pennsylvanians Very Confident/ They Are in Fine Form and Will Row Their Best." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1896; Page 1.
This article talks about the Pennsylvania crew and their confidence in their ability to win the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Ready For Word 'GO!'/ 'Varsity Crews at Poughkeepsie Anxious To Hear It/ University of Pennsylvania's Eight the Favorite – The Quakers Feel that They Have Only Cornell to Beat to Gain the Victory – Harvard's Men Make a Poor Showing in Their Last Day's Practice on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1896; Page 1.
Discusses the upcoming Poughkeepsie Regatta, the fans that are coming to watch, who the favorite is considered to be, how each crew feels they will perform, the morale of the crews, and last minute activities and changes.
"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.
"Cornell's Fine Victory/ Won the Intercollegiate Boat Race After a Close Contest/ Harvard Made a Plucky Fight/ One of the Prettiest College Races Ever Rowed Before a Big Crowd and in Fast Time/ A Perfectly Clear Course Secured/ The Observation Train Crowded with Spectators That Could See the Oarsmen from Start to Finish." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York, TIMES, Jun. 27, 1896; Page 1.
This article describes the celebration that is going on in Poughkeepsie tonight in celebration of Cornell's big win. It also briefly mentions a discrepancy in the official times that were announced for each crew in the race.
"How Cornell Won/ Outstayed the Crimson Eight When the Final Struggle Came." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1896; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won the Poughkeepsie Regatta. A detailed description of the entire race, including the minutes prior to the start of the race, is given including the fans reactions to everything that was going on.
"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.
"Regatta Controversy/Cornell's Position with Reference to the Poughkeepsie Event." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, February 13, 1897; Page 4.
Cornell expects and hopes that the Poughkeepsie Regatta will become a yearly occurrence. Cornell, Pennsylvania, and Columbia are waiting to hear Harvard's position on the matter.
"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.
"May Race Down Stream/ Poughkeepsie Regatta Committee Present an Ultimatum to Mr. Van Duzer." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 27, 1897; Page 2.
The Poughkeepsie Committee has let Mr. Van Duzer know that they will not have anything to do with policing the course; the most they will do is contribute $75 to the cause.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Columbia's Webb Boat Not Well Adapted to the Work – Referee Not Yet Chosen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 15, 1897; Page 5.
This article discusses the activities and the health of the crews at Poughkeepsie.
"The Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Changes in the Columbia Freshmen Boat – Lehmann Praises the Harvard 'Varsity Men." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1897; Page 3.
Discusses the types of practices the crews at Poughkeepsie have had, how they're doing, and what the weather has been like.
"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 Has A Fast Crew/ Did an Exhibition Mile Yesterday – Observations on the Work in the Other Boats." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1897; Page 5.
This article talks about the exhibition mile that Cornell held today, as well as the activities of some of the other crews on the Hudson.
"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.
"McKinley May See The Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1897; Page 3.
The President's secretary has reserved tickets on the observation train so the President can watch the Yale-Harvard-Cornell race.
"Talk Of The Rowing Experts." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1897; Page 3.
Two different strokes will be displayed at Poughkeepsie. Harvard and Yale use the English form of stroking, while Cornell uses the new American stroke. The better stroke will be determined by whoever wins the race.
"Yale at Poughkeepsie/ Men Present a Fine Appearance, and the 'Varsity Crew Outweigh Cornell's or Harvard's/ The Boating Colony At Rest/ Statistics Showing All that Is Known of the Three Big Crews – How and When the Races Will Be Rowed." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1897; Page 5.
This article announces that Yale has arrived on the Hudson. It also gives updates on the crews, how they are performing, how Yale's arrival has changed the experts' statistics, and a brief program for the Regatta.
"Race Agreement Signed/ Time When the Event Takes Place May Determine the Result." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1897; Page 3.
This article announces that an agreement has been signed saying when the Varsity Regatta will be rowed, and in what direction it will be rowed.
"Yale Men On The Hudson/ Their Good Form Gives Promise of a Great Race at Poughkeepsie on Friday/ Victors Will Have To Work/ "Bob" Cook Displays the New Stroke He Learned in England – Harvard Confident and on Form Should Win – Cornell Crew Looks Light." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1897; Page 3.
This article describes the Yale crew, how they have been performing in practices and the probability of their winning. It also briefly mentions their rivals, the Cornell and Harvard crews, and compares the Yale crew to them.
"Freshmen To Race To-Day/ Opening Event of the Great College Rowing Regatta on the Poughkeepsie Course/ A Bad Scare For The Blue/ All the Yale Youngsters Were Sick Yesterday Morning, but They May Be Well Enough to Win the Race This Afternoon." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1897; Page 3.
This article discusses the freshmen race that is being held today, the number of followers each team has, and the expectations of how each crew will perform. It also mentions a scare that Yale suffered when many of their crew were sick this morning due to milk they had the night before, but by the early afternoon they had all improved.
"Yale Luck Asserts Itself/ The Blue Draws the Favorite Position for To-Day's Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1897; Page 3.
This article announces what lanes the crews drew for the race today.
"The Yale Freshmen Win/ Harvard a Length Behind at Poughkeepsie, and Cornell Nearly Another Length in the Rear/ A Fine Race Over Good Water/ Harvard First to Catch at the Start – The Excellent Work of Her Crew a Great Surprise – The Race Postponed Until Seven O'clock/ Yale, first; time, 9:19 1-2. Harvard, second; time, 9:26 1-2. Cornell, third; time, 9:29 1-2." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1897; Page 5.
This article announces that Yale won the freshmen race. A detailed description of the race is given, including the activities before the race, as well as the race itself.
" 'Varsity Crews Are Ready/ Yale, Harvard, and Cornell to Meet on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie This Afternoon/ Blue Favorite In Betting/ But on Form Shown in Practice Harvard Should Win, with Yale Second and Cornell Last – Vast Throng Will Witness the Contest." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1897; Page 5.
This article discusses the Varsity race including the fans that each crew has, the last practice they participated in, who the favorite is considered to be and why, and the condition that all the crews are in.
"An International Contest/ American and English Methods Were on Trial, and the Yankee Style of Rowing Won." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1897; Page 2.
This article discusses how since Cornell won the race, the American style of rowing is perceived to be better than the English style of rowing that Yale and Harvard used.
"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.
"Talks With The Victors/ Coach Courtney and All the Rest Expected to Win, of Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1897; Page 2.
This article posts an interview that was held with Coach Courtney of Cornell.
"Victory For Cornell/ Her 'Varsity Crew Beats Yale and Harvard in the Race at Poughkeepsie/ America At The Front/ Ignominious Defeat of the English Methods of Training in Yesterday's Race/ Yale Finishes Second And Harvard Last/ The Weather and Water Conditions Were Perfect, but Last Year's Record Was Not Equaled – A Vast Throng Witnessed the Contest/ Cornell, first; time, 20:34. Yale, second; time, 20:44. Harvard, third; time, 21:00." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1897; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell has won the race, despite all of the predictions that they would come in last. A detailed description of the race is given, the reaction of the fans, and the comments of all the coaches.
"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.
"Future Of College Rowing/ Interesting Situation Results from Cornell's Victory over Yale and Harvard/ Favor Open Competition/ Many Think the Time Is Past for Exclusiveness in Aquatics – Prospects for This Week's Races of Cornell, Columbia, and Pennsylvania." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1897; Page 4.
This article discusses the question of whether college rowing should now be an open competition, or if it should still remain exclusive, as Yale wants it to remain. In addition, it also discusses Cornell's chances against Pennsylvania and Columbia next week.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Sunday Spent in Idleness or in Exchanging Visits at the Different Boathouses/ Columbia Men Satisfied/ Mr. Courtney Believes He Could Furnish a Duplicate Victorious Crew – Status of the Eights – George Mumford Will Probably be Referee." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1897; Page 5.
This article discusses the activities of the crews on this quiet Sunday. It describes the crews' conditions both physically and mentally.
"Next Year's Contest/ Not Likely That Cornell Will Agree to a Race with Yale and Harvard Only." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1897; Page 5.
This article announces that Cornell would love to race Yale and Harvard again, but not in a race that is only exclusive to those three schools. They want an open American championship. Already Cornell has plans with Columbia and Pennsylvania to hold a race again next year, and to invite the University of Wisconsin to join them.
"College Crews At Work/ Cornell, Columbia, and Pennsylvania Practicing for This Week's Races on the Hudson/ Cornell's Record In Danger/ Time Made Last Friday Badly Beaten by the Pennsylvania 'Varsity Crew – Columbia's Men in Good Form, and Their Freshmen Especially Dangerous." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1897; Page 3.
This article discusses the three crews practicing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta. All the crews look to be in fine shape, and it is the opinion of many that Columbia and Pennsylvania will easily beat the record set by Cornell in the Harvard-Yale race. Courtney is also confident that his crew will perform even better than they did last week, but he is concerned about his freshmen, especially since Columbia's freshmen are looking especially good.
"Freshmen Await The Word/ Second Week of College Rowing Opens on the Poughkeepsie Course This Afternoon/ Columbia's Crew Favorite/ Cornell Lucky in Drawing for Position – Prospects of Disagreeable Weather and Rough Water – Officials of the Race and Make Up of the Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 30 1897; Page 3.
This article discusses the race that will be held tomorrow, the weather, the positions that the crews drew, who the favorites are and why, who the officials will be, and all the members of each crew and the position they are rowing in.
" 'Varsity Men Row To-day/ Four-Mile Struggle on the Hudson Between Cornell, Columbia, and Pennsylvania/ No End To Cornell's Luck/ Ithaca Men Again Draw the Position in the Centre of the River Where All the Winning Crews Have Rowed – Coaches Analyze Their Strokes." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 2, 1897; Page 5.
This article talks about the race that will be held today and compares each of the crews to give a prediction of who will win. The officials are also named and the rowing positions of the crews given.
"Cornell's Third Victory/ Championship in College Aquatics Clinched by Yesterday's Race at Poughkeepsie/ Pennsylvania Was Swamped/ Columbia Rowed a Pretty Race at the Start, but Finished Eleven Lengths Behind Cornell – Threatening Weather, but Good Racing Water and Fair Attendance/ Cornell, first; time, 20:47 4-5. Columbia, second; time, 21:20 2-5. Pennsylvania did not finish." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 3, 1897; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won the Poughkeepsie Regatta, Columbia came in second, and Pennsylvania, who was swamped, did not even finish. The atmosphere prior to the race is described, the feelings of the spectators on the town, as well as the number of supporters for each crew.
"How The Race Was Rowed/ A Pretty Contest at the Start Soon Developed Into a Tame Procession." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 3, 1897; Page 2.
This article gives a detailed description of how the race proceeded, from the exciting start to a finish that was no contest.
"Cornell's Rowing Policy/She Accepts Yale's Challenge Conditionally and Harvard's, Too, but has her own Preferences/Rowing Associated Wanted/Capt. Coleman favors an open Regatta Controlled by the Five Universities – Cornell may have two races to row." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 13, 1898; Page 4.
This article mentions the suggestion made by Cornell to form a rowing association made up of five colleges in order to promote the sport of rowing. These five colleges would participate in a Regatta that would be held yearly. It is believed that such an association would make it easier to arrange the time, date, and place of the races.
"Regatta Of The Colleges/ Cornell Wants a Three-Mile Course – Saratoga Preferred to Poughkeepsie – Wisconsin Will Enter." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 9, 1898; Page 10.
This article briefly discusses the debate over where the next college regatta will be rowed, either at Poughkeepsie or Saratoga. Saratoga is preferred but the inability to transport shells by water to Saratoga may give Poughkeepsie the advantage.
"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.
"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.
"Cornell Freshmen Win/ Columbia Second and Pennsylvania Third in the Triangular Boat Race/ Cornell First; Time, 10:51 3-5. Columbia Second; Time, 11:12. Pennsylvania Third; Time, 11:13." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times, Jul. 3, 1989; Page 10.
This article announces that Cornell won the freshman race at Saratoga, and it gives a detailed description of how the race unfolded.
"Pennsylvania's 'Varsity Race/ She Defeats Cornell, Wisconsin, and Columbia at Saratoga/ Cornell Freshmen Victors/ They Leave Their Columbia and Pennsylvania Rivals Way Behind/ Pennsylvania Establishes a New Record for Three Miles, Rowing in 15:51 1-2." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 3, 1898; Page 10.
This article announces that Pennsylvania won the 'Varsity race at Saratoga, and Cornell won the freshmen race. A detailed description of each race is given.
"Wisconsin to Row at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 24, 1899; Page 4.
This article reveals that Wisconsin will be rowing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Intercollegiate Rowing Schedule." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 26, 1899; Page 4.
This article announces what dates the races of the Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held on.
"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.
"Intercollegiate Regatta/ Arrangements for Races to Take Place at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 4, 1899; Page 4.
This article announces the times that the Poughkeepsie races will be held, when crews are scheduled to arrive, and the arrangements that have been made for the observation train.
"The Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Columbia Men Rested Yesterday – Discussion as to the Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 5, 1899; Page 8.
This article talks about the crews at Poughkeepsie and what they did for practice yesterday as well as their upcoming schedule.
"Poughkeepsie Rowing Course Changed." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1899; Page 5.
This article announces that the location of the Poughkeepsie Regatta has been changed from the west side of the river, to the middle of the river, and explains why.
"Plans Of College Oarsmen/ Intercollegiate Rowing Association Will Hold Its Annual Regatta on the Hudson June 26." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1899; Page A8.
This article discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta, the dates it will be held on, and how past regattas were run, including describing the course, the observation train, and how people could get to the 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.
"The Poughkeepsie Regatta/ Rules Approved by the Secretary of the Treasury for Policing the Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 17, 1899; Page 4.
This letter announces that the board of stewards came to the decision that the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year will be held on June 26th and 27th on the west bank of the river. The rules for boats that are observing the race from the river are listed as well. Some of the rules cover where these boats can dock, how fast they can run, and where they can and cannot go. Finally the referee's for the race are listed as well.
"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.
"Wisconsin Men Practice/ They Do Not Impress Experts at Poughkeepsie – Fast Time by Philadelphians." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1899; Page 8.
This article discusses the practice that the Wisconsin oarsmen held and people's reaction to it.
"Work of College Crews/ Preparations for the Contests at Poughkeepsie and New London/ Rough Water On The Hudson/ Reported the Columbia Freshmen Beat the Wisconsin Crew in an Impromptu Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1899; Page 8.
This article describes the activities that each of the crews engaged in on the very rough waters of the Hudson. It also describes a quick impromptu race that occurred between Columbia and Wisconsin when the two crews drew alongside one another during their respective practices.
"Intercollegiate Races/ Regatta of the Rowing Association Will Begin To-Morrow/ The Course On The Hudson/ Columbia, Cornell, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Universities Will Be Represented – Personnel of Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1899; Page 6.
Discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta that is coming up, and the preparations for it, as well as the boating arrangements of some of the participating crews.
The Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Figures of the Best Time Rows – The Wisconsin Crew Very Fast and Is Puzzling the Experts." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1899; Page 6.
Reviews the crews that are training at Poughkeepsie, results of time trials, opinions on how the crews are performing and their chances in the Regatta, and what sort of practices they've been having.
"The Poughkeepsie Races/ Wisconsin Crew the Only One on the Water Yesterday/ Yachting Parties Arriving/ Preparations for To-Day's Contests Completed – Tactics of the College Oarsmen Studied." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1899; Page 2.
This article describes Wisconsin's practice that they held on Sunday, normally a day of rest. It also talks about the first race that is scheduled to happen tomorrow. The history of the course and of the Regatta is given, as well as expectations of how the crews will perform.
"Two College Races/ Cornell Freshmen and Pennsylvania Four the Victors/ Both Were Fine Contests/ Columbia Freshmen Were Second and Pennsylvania Third/ The Four-Oared Race Won in 11 Minutes 12 Seconds, and the Cornell Freshmen Covered the Two Miles in 9 Minutes 55 Seconds." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1899; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won the freshmen race and Pennsylvania won the Varsity four race. A detailed description of each race is given, including the weather, the crowds, and the atmosphere. It also announces when the varsity race will be held the next day.
"Pennsylvania Wins At Poughkeepsie/ First in Intercollegiate Boat Race, with Wisconsin Second/ Cornell Next; Columbia Last/ Wisconsin, Leading Almost to the Finish, Loses by Bad Steering." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1899; Page 1.
This article announces that Pennsylvania won the Varsity race, and it gives a very detailed description of the entire race for the crews as well as for the spectators.
"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.
"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.
"Intercollegiate Regatta/ Georgetown Has Decided to Enter a Crew for the Race on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 1, 1900; Page 8.
This article announces that Georgetown has changed their mind about entering a crew in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, and will send one varsity eight.
"Shake-Up in Penn's Crews/ Second Crew and two of the Varsity fours were disbanded." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 2, 1900; Page 11.
This article announces that Pennsylvania has broken up their Jayvee crew and two of their varsity four crews. The coach then constructed a varsity eight, a varsity four and a freshman eight out of the broken up crews. This gives these new teams under a month to prepare for the Poughkeepsie Regatta in June. The crew members of each boat are also listed.
"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.
"Regatta Course to be Cleared." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 10, 1900; Page 19.
This article announces that new rules are going to be made to regulate the spectator boats on the Hudson during the Regatta in order to keep the course clear for the crews just prior to and during the race.
"Syracuse Out Of Poughkeepsie Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 10, 1900; Page 9.
This article reveals that Syracuse will not be competing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta due to financial difficulties.
"Trouble for Columbia's Crew/More Money and a New Coach are Needed-Neither is in Sight." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 10, 1900; Page 4.
This article discusses the trouble that Columbia has been in as of late. Their crew has lost their last three races, and they do not have a coach to lead them. On top of that, they must raise 2,000 dollars in three weeks if they have any hope of making the journey to Poughkeepsie for the Regatta.
"Policing the Poughkeepsie Course." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1900; Page 5.
This article lists the new rules that have been created to regulate the boats that will be on the river watching the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"Intercollegiate Rowing/ Columbia Crews Arrive at Poughkeepsie – Others Expected Next Sunday." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1900; Page 8.
This article announces that Columbia will arrive on the Hudson tomorrow to begin practice for the Regatta, the first of the crews to arrive. It also speculates as to why the crews have been so late in arriving for practice this year in comparison to other years.
"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.
"Hanlan Coaching Columbia/ The Professional Oarsman Insisted on Having Full Charge of All Practice of the Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1900; Page 8.
This article reveals that Edward Hanlan, the professional oarsman, will be taking over the training of the Columbia crews for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, the Columbia oarsmen are very excited about this development.
"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.
"Wisconsin Crews On Hudson/ The Westerners Look to be in Fine Condition, but Their Coach Talks Guardedly." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1900; Page 7.
This article announces that Wisconsin has arrived on the Hudson to begin practice for the Regatta and it reports on how prepared their coach feels they are.
"Crew Practice On Hudson/ Hanlan Has Revolutionized the Table Fare of the Columbia Oarsmen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1900; Page 7.
This article discusses the new diet that Hanlan has allowed the Columbia crewmen to have, which is basically anything they want as long as they stop eating when they are full, and why he has chosen this radically different method.
"Crews On The Hudson/ Columbia 'Varsity and Freshmen in a Hard Three-Mile Race/ Freshmen Crew Shaken Up/ Wisconsin Youngsters Give the 'Varsity a Tussle and Beat Them in a Mile Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1900; Page 8.
This article discusses the practice routine of Columbia and Wisconsin, as well as announcing that Pennsylvania has arrived on the Hudson, and Cornell is due to arrive tonight.
"Oarsmen At Poughkeepsie/ Only the Wisconsins Tried to Do Any Rowing Yesterday." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1900; Page 1.
Wisconsin was the only school to attempt practice the other day in the Hudson's rough water. The other crews spent the day doing various activities.
"Crews On The Hudson/ Columbia's Freshmen Eight Was Given Another Shaking Up/ Penn Rows Over The Course/ The Freshmen All Round Had Much Cause for Self-Congratulation After the Evening Practice." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1900; Page 8.
This article talks about all the practice routines that each school held today, as well as more changes that Hanlan made in Columbia's freshmen crew.
"Crews On The Hudson/ Very Little Hard Rowing Was Done – One of Penn's Oarsmen Sprained His Ankle Badly." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1900; Page 8.
This article talks about the condition the crews are in now that the Regatta is only a few days off, it also briefly discusses the practices that a few of the crews held despite the rough conditions on the river.
"Crews On The Hudson/ Georgetown Is On the River and Once Again Calculations on the Race Are Upset." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1900; Page 2.
This article discusses how the crews are performing, and who people expect to win the Regatta, although judging who the favorites are did become more complicated now that Georgetown has arrived on the Regatta.
"Crews on the Hudson/ In the Drawings for Positions for the 'Varsity Eight Race Columbia Drew the Outside Course/ Trains for the Poughkeepsie Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 29, 1900; Page 2.
This article announces the results of some of the time trials that were held by crews to prepare for the Regatta, as well as the results of the lane drawings. Wisconsin did well in their practice runs, making Cornell very nervous about them. Pennsylvania, on the other hand, did their trial runs in the middle of the hottest day that Poughkeepsie had seen yet, and therefore did very poorly. It is unclear why the coach had his crew practice then. The article also announces the lane assignments for all three races, as well as the colors of each team so they can be identified on the river. The article also mentions that there are still seats available on the special observation train if people wish to purchase them.
"Intercollegiate Boat Races To-Day/ The Georgetown Crew Has Got the Wise Ones Guessing/ Cornell Is The Favorite/ Second Place Is Generally Conceded to Lie Between Pennsylvania and Wisconsin – Columbia and Georgetown Eights." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 30, 1900; Page 2.
This article discusses the crews that are involved in the Poughkeepsie Regatta; the mystery of how Georgetown will perform, Columbia's confusion over the many different methods of sweeping that they have been taught, as well as comparing the different crews to each other.
"Penn's Victorious 'Varsity Eight/ Wisconsin Was Second, Cornell Third, and Columbia Fourth/ Western Freshmen Won/ A Great Contest Between Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the Main Race – Both Crews Led at Intervals." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 1, 1900; Page 9.
Pennsylvania won the Poughkeepsie Regatta after a brilliant display and a very hard struggle against great crews. A detailed report of the race is given, as well as evaluations on how the other crews rowed. Wisconsin won the Freshmen race, and an in-depth account of that race is given as well.
"Four-Oar Crew Race To-Day/ Pennsylvania Is Favorite For the Contest Scheduled for This Morning." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 2, 1900; Page 5.
The Varsity four-oared race has been postponed until tomorrow. The favorites for the race are discussed in the article, as well as people's reactions to the recently ended Regatta.
"Penn's 'Varsity Four Won/ Philadelphia Crew Established a Record for the Poughkeepsie Course – Columbia Was Second." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 3, 1900; Page 8.
This article announces that Pennsylvania won the postponed varsity four-oared race yesterday, and Columbia came in second. It also gives a detailed account of how the race unfolded.
"Regatta Stewards Meet/ July 2 Chosen for the Intercollegiate Boat Races at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jan. 27, 1901; Page 10.
This article announces the date that was chosen for the Poughkeepsie Regatta to be held at.
"Penn Wants Regatta Open." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, February 8, 1901; Page 7.
This article briefly discusses how Cornell wants to keep the Poughkeepsie Regatta exclusive, but Penn wants to open it up to all schools who have a crew team. Penn is anxious to meet all qualified schools on the river to have a true test of who is best.
"Penn's Rowing Shake-Up/ Quakers Conclude They Have No Show at Poughkeepsie in Big Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 3, 1901; Page 9.
Pennsylvania does not believe that they have a chance at winning the Varsity eight race at Poughkeepsie, so they will only enter crews into the four-oared and the freshmen eight races.
"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.
"Syracuse Eight to Row." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 9, 1901; Page 8.
This article reveals that Syracuse will be sending a crew to participate in the Varsity eight oared race at Poughkeepsie.
"Oarsmen At Poughkeepsie/ Columbia Crews Arrive from New York – Boats Towed by the Launch." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 14, 1901; Page 5.
This article announces that Columbia has arrived at Poughkeepsie to begin training for the Regatta.
"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 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.
"Crews Rest At Poughkeepsie/ Pennsylvania and Columbia Oarsmen Keep Their Shells Housed All Days." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 17, 1901; Page 4.
This article tells how the crews on the Hudson spent their Sunday away from practice, and the preparations that are being made for the Regatta.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Columbia and Penn Oarsmen Experience Rough Water on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1901; Page 8.
This article lists what has been done to prepare for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Rough Water Again Interferes with Morning Practice/ Columbia Crews In Brushes/ Local 'Varsity Beat Freshmen in a Two-Mile – Changes Made in 'Varsity Four." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1901; Page 10.
This article talks about how the weather has been interfering with the crews' practices on the Hudson.
"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.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Cornell Crewmen Object to Charles Francis, Jr., Rowing/ Columbia Oarsmen Go Stale/ Coach Hanlan Keeps 'Varsity Eight Out of the Boat – Penn Rows in Slow Time." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1901; Page 3.
This article talks about the crews that are on the Hudson practicing for the Regatta, as well as discussing the Cornell crewmen's objections to Charles Francis, Jr., a diplomat's son, rowing for them in the Regatta. It reviews some boating changes that have been made, as well as practice routines a few crews undertook.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Cornell's 'Varsity Rows the Four Miles in Good Time – Francis Case Not Settled." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1901; Page 8.
Cornell held a time trial today and the article reviews how they performed. It also briefly mentions how some of the other crews have been doing as well as discussing the controversy of the Cornell men's objection to a diplomat's son representing them in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Wisconsin Crew Starts East To-day." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1901; Page 8.
This article announces that Wisconsin is all packed up and is ready to leave tomorrow at 5:10 in the morning.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Cornell Crew Men Firm in Their Objection to Francis Rowing in the Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1901; Page 8.
Cornell crews held practice today in preparation for the Regatta, and the controversy about Francis Jr. rowing for Cornell in the single sculls race continues.
"Francis Is Out Of Race/ Cornell Student Withdrawn from Single Sculls by Father/ Contest Is Declared Off/ Boat Crew's Firm Opposition to Ambition of Diplomat's Son Prevails Over Athletic Council's Edict." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1901; Page 2.
This article announces that Francis, the diplomat's son who wanted to row in the single sculls race has been withdrawn due to strong objection from the Cornell oarsmen.
"Crews' Places Decided/ Positions for Great Regatta at Poughkeepsie Drawn For and Officials Chosen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1901; Page 7.
This article announces the lanes that the crews drew for each race of the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Oarsmen Enter Last Stage of Training for Tuesday's Regatta/ Six Eights For 'Varsity Race/ Columbia, Wisconsin, and Cornell Equal Favorites So Far in the Main Contest – Description of the Strokes." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 30, 1901; Page 9.
This article talks about the three crews that are considered the favorites for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, which are Columbia, Wisconsin, and Cornell.
"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 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.
"Crews Await The Word/ College Oarsmen Trained and Eager for To-Day's Race/ Contest A Very Open One/ Men Have Suffered from Heat – but All Hold Their Condition – Crowd at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 2, 1901; Page 5.
Discusses the confidence level of the crews the day before the race. Each crew's strengths are talked about, and what they feel their chances of winning are. The crew that everyone feels they know the least about is Wisconsin; nobody knows how to expect them to perform.
"Cornell Victorious In A Glorious Race/ Ithaca 'Varsity Won in Record Time for Four-Mile Course/ Columbia Crew Was Second/ Four-Oared Contest Also Went to Cornell – Great Crowd Saw Spectacular Boat Races at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 3, 1901; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won the Poughkeepsie Regatta in a great race. The article describes the races in detail, as well as the crowd reactions, and the goings-on and atmosphere in Poughkeepsie.
"Notes on College Athletics." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 12, 1902; Page 11.
This article briefly mentions that the University of Pennsylvania will be participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta that year.
"Wisconsin to Row at Poughkeepsie."/ ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 25, 1902; Page 6.
This article announces that Wisconsin will be rowing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Poughkeepsie Regatta Programme." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 10, 1902; Page 6.
This article announces that the Board of Stewards met and determined what the program of the Poughkeepsie Regatta would be that year. The article lists what times each of the three races, varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen, will be held, as well as which colleges will be racing in each race.
"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.
"Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie/ Pennsylvania Crews the First to Open Quarters on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1902; Page 10.
This article announces that Pennsylvania has arrived at Poughkeepsie to begin practice. They are the first to arrive.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Marked Openness of the Big College Race on Saturday/ Short Preliminary Practice/ Cornell, Columbia, and Wisconsin Favorites Just Now at the Hudson River Headquarters." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 15, 1902; Page 3.
This article discusses how events are developing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as the outlook for the crews. Cornell is widely considered to be the favorite.
"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.
"Rival College Oarsmen/ Sixteen Crews at Poughkeepsie – More Trouble for Columbia – Light Work by Harvard and Yale." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 17, 1902; Page 5.
This article gives a very brief rundown of how all sixteen crews have been preparing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Crews All Working Well/ Poughkeepsie Oarsmen in Fine Trim for a Close Finish – Severe Discipline for Columbia's Freshmen Captain." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1902; Page 5.
This article talks about the last minute practices that crews are participating in with only four days before the Regatta, as well as what they are going through emotionally.
"Cornell Is The Favorite/ But Courtney Says His Crew Has Been Overrated – Good Work by the Columbia Oarsmen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 20, 1902; Page 10.
This article discusses the crews participating in the Regatta and their potential for winning, Columbia and Cornell are especially mentioned.
"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.
"Cornell Oarsmen Swept The River/ Ithaca Crews Won All Three Races at Poughkeepsie/ Columbia Boats Were Third/ Superior Form of Courtney's Charges Apparent by the Easy Manner in Which They Won – Wisconsin Second." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1902; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell swept the Hudson River by winning all three races of the Poughkeepsie Regatta, with Wisconsin coming in second for the big Varsity race. Detailed accounts of the races are given, as well as the crowd reactions and atmosphere on the shore and on the observation train.
"Crews for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, December 22, 1902; Page 10.
This article briefly discusses that the next Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held on June 26th and that 18 crews will participate in the races. This is an increase in the amount of crews, and the reason is because Wisconsin and Syracuse are entering crews in the Varsity four-oared contest. The article also lists all schools that have crews entered in the Varsity eight-oared, Varsity four-oared, and the freshmen eight-oared contests.
"Wisconsin Crew Outlook/ Coach O'Dea Believes the 'Varsity Boat Will Be Faster Than Last Year." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 24, 1903; Page 6.
This article discusses the Wisconsin crew team and their preparations for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as their coach's outlook on how they will do.
"Quaker Crew On Hudson/ Pennsylvania's First to Arrive at Poughkeepsie Quarters/ All the Oarsmen Take a Short Spin on the River – 'Varsity and Freshmen Positions." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 11, 1903; Page 2.
This article announces that the University of Pennsylvania has arrived on the river to begin practicing for the Regatta, and they are the first to arrive this year. The remainder of the article discusses the Quaker teams and how they have been doing this year.
"Oarsmen Jump Overboard/ U. of P. Freshmen Ordered Out to Save Shell from Breaking/ Quaker Varsity Crew Shows Up Well in Rough Water at Poughkeepsie – Three Four-Oared Boats Out." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1903; Page 3.
This article reveals that during practice today the water was extremely rough, and four members of the Freshmen Eight had to jump out of the boat and swim to shore to avoid the Freshmen shell from breaking with all the extra water that they took on. The Varsity Eight, however, barely took on any extra water due to superior rowing, and were able to make it back to the boathouse.
"Poughkeepsie Racing Plans." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 13, 1903; Page 6.
This article announces that all the final plans for the Poughkeepsie Regatta have been made, the times are set and the observation train is secured.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Wisconsin and Columbia Oarsmen Join Penn's Contingent on the Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1903; Page 2.
This article reveals that the poor weather has persisted at Poughkeepsie, making practice difficult. In addition, Wisconsin and Columbia have joined Pennsylvania on the Hudson to prepare for the Regatta.
"Crews Draw Positions/ Representatives of Columbia, Cornell, Georgetown, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Meet." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1903; Page 8.
This article announces the positions that the crews participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta drew today.
"Oarsmen On The Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 18, 1903; Page 10.
This article reveals that all of the crews participating in the Regatta have been putting in a lot of practice time to prepare for the big race.
"Hanlan Praises His Crew/ Columbia's Varsity Shows Up Strong in Time Row/ Cornell Oarsmen Appear Fully as Good as Last Year – Brush Between Pennsylvania and Wisconsin." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 19, 1903; Page 10.
This article discusses what the crews on the Hudson have been doing for practice, as well as changes that coaches have made in the crew lineup, and other preparations as well.
"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.
"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.
"Crews Row In Fast Time/ Ward's Figures for the Quakers a Surprise – Columbia Improves and the Freshmen Are Shaken Up." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 21, 1903; Page 9.
This article discusses what the crews of each school has been doing to prepare for the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"Crews at Poughkeepsie/ Hanlan Makes Another Change in Columbia Freshmen Boat/ Former Stroke Briggs of Cornell Says It Is Impossible to Pick Winner." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1903; Page 5.
This article discusses changes that were made in the Columbia crew line-up, as well as the how all the crews have been preparing for 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.
"Steamers for Poughkeepsie Races." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1903; Page 7.
This article announces that the steamers General Slocum and Chester W. Chapin will be making special trips to Poughkeepsie so that their passengers can watch the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The boats will be anchoring somewhere near the finish line.
"Fast Time For Cornell/ Courtney Admits the 'Varsity Went Four Miles in 19:05/ Willard Placed at Stroke in Columbia Freshmen Boat – Hard Practice Over at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1903; Page 8.
Cornell had an outstanding time trial, rowing 24 seconds faster than any other crew has to date. The article also briefly relates developments and practice routines for the other crews preparing for the Regatta.
"Cornell Picked To Win/ Hanlan, However, Still Stand Up For Columbia/ Collegians and Sightseers Thronging Into Poughkeepsie for the Big Regatta Today." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 26, 1903; Page 2.
This article discusses the Regatta that will be held the next day, and who people are favoring to win. Cornell is considered to be the favorite by a wide margin this year, even among the colleges. There is considerable betting going on with some people even betting thousands of dollars on who will come in first, second, and third place. There were even bets on who would not come in second place. There is a quite a crowd attending this Regatta, with some yachts in the water to watch the event. Everyone is decked out in their schools' colors, and it appears that Columbia has the largest cheering section this year. The crews are apprehensive about the weather for the Regatta, seeing as it has been stormy all week, and there were white caps on the river that afternoon making practice impossible. There is a small chart in this article showing the betting odds.
"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.
"What The Coaches Said." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 27, 1903; Page 2.
This article gives an account of some of the coaches' reactions to the results of the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Date for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 26, 1904; Page 10.
The Executive Committee of the Intercollegiate Association met and decided that the date of the next Poughkeepsie Regatta will be June 27th.
"Poughkeepsie Regatta Plans/ University of Toronto May Enter a Crew for 'Varsity Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, March 26, 1904; Page 6.
If the University of Toronto does not send a crew to the Henley Regatta this year they will be sending a crew to the Poughkeepsie Regatta. Meanwhile the committee will continue to encourage schools to have a crew competition every year on the Poughkeepsie course. Finally all of the colleges that will definitely be participating in this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta are listed.
"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.
"Georgetown Crew for Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 4, 1904; Page 7.
This article announces that Georgetown will be entering a four-oared crew in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"Penn's Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1904; Page 7.
This article announces that the Pennsylvania rowing crew arrived on the Hudson to begin practice for the Regatta.
"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.
"Work Of College Crews/ Pennsylvania's Four Rows at Fast Trial at Poughkeepsie/ Light Practice For Cornell/ Drawings for Tuesday's Regatta Announced – Yale and Harvard Make Good Time at New London." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 23, 1904; Page 7.
This article discusses the work the crews participating in the Regatta are doing on the river in preparation. Pennsylvania's time trial is mentioned, as well as the fact that Georgetown and Cornell may have to withdraw from the four-oared race.
"Work Of The College Crews/ Pennsylvania Does Well at Poughkeepsie – Captain Coffin of Cornell III." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 24, 1904; Page 5.
This article discusses what the practice routines of the colleges participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta have been for the past few days.
"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.
"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.
"Syracuse Oarsmen Win On The Hudson/ Cornell's Crews Beaten in 'Varsity and Freshmen Races/ Ithacan Four Easily Win/ Victors in the Main Contest Outsides in the Betting – Courtney's Methods Criticized." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1904; Page 5.
This article reveals that Syracuse won the Varsity and Freshmen races at the Poughkeepsie Regatta, while Cornell won the four oared race. A detailed description of each race is given.
"Syracuse Oarsmen Honored/ Monster Demonstration for Crews That Won at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 30, 1904; Page 7.
This article gives a brief description of a celebration that was held in honor of the Syracuse rowers who won the Varsity and the freshmen races at the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"College Crews Move On To Poughkeepsie/ Columbia in the Van Will Leave New York To-morrow/ 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.
"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.
"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.
"Race Will Test Strokes/ Oarsmen Look On Poughkeepsie Regatta As Ten Eyck – Courtney Contest." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 18, 1905; Page 10.
This article discusses how this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta is looked upon as a contest between the different stroke methods taught by the coaches of Ithaca and Syracuse. The coaches are Courtney and Ten Eyck respectively. Courtney has a slower style of stroke while Ten Eyck has a rougher and faster philosophy. The crowd feels that whichever team is the winner will be a testimony as to which style is better.
"Officials for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 27, 1905; Page 6.
Lists who the officials will be for this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta and at what time each of the races will be held.
"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.
"The Intercollegiate Regatta Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1905; Page 6.
This is a chart that lists all the crews and their seating assignments for the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as the race records for all of the Intercollegiate Regattas up to the present.
"Cornell Wins Two College Boat Races/ Ithacans Wipe Out Last Year's Defeats at Poughkeepsie/ Record For 'Varsity Fours/ Syracuse Cut 17 Seconds from Old Figures – Crowds Witness Aquatic Carnival." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 29, 1905; Page 5.
This article announces that Cornell won the Poughkeepsie Regatta, as well as winning the Freshmen race. Syracuse won the four oared race. The article gives a detailed account of each race.
"Where Will 'Tigers' Row?/ Speculation as to Their Racing at Poughkeepsie or New London." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 18, 1906; Page 10.
This article discusses the debate over which race Princeton will row in if they form a Varsity rowing squad. The two options would be to race in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, or to race on the Thames River with Harvard and Yale.
"Scull Rowing Advocated/ Favor Abolishing the Sweeps for the More Even Style." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Feb. 23, 1906; Page 7.
This article discusses the quadruple sculls; a form of rowing that is being introduced to the Poughkeepsie Regatta for the first time.
"No Sculling Races at Poughkeepsie/ Quadruple Fours Eliminated from Intercollegiate Regatta/ Oarsmen On The Water/ Crews Leave Tanks for Actual Work in the Boats – Poor Outlook in Certain Quarters." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Mar. 4, 1906; Page 10.
This article announces that the Quadruple Fours will be eliminated from the Poughkeepsie Regatta, due to lack of participants.
"Von Bernuth Cannot Row/ Intercollegiate Association Rules Against Columbia on 4 Year Law." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 11, 1906; Page 9.
This article announces that Columbia's captain will not be allowed to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta due to the fact that he has already participated in college sports for four years.
"Varsity Eights Picked and Crews in Quarters/ Harvard Oarsmen Have Shown Better Form in Practice/ Cornell's Strong Outfit/ Courtney Reported to Have Fastest Boat in Ten Years – Reports Encouraging from Other Colleges." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 10, 1906; Page 12.
This article discusses the teams that will be participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta. Cornell is again considered to be the favorite. All the colleges appear to be in great condition, however, with the exception of Columbia. Wisconsin in particular is considered to be a strong team and the western threat for the Regatta.
"Penn Joins in Protest/ Coach Ward Objects to Course for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 16, 1906; Page 7.
This article announces that the head coach of Pennsylvania objects to the location of the regatta in Poughkeepsie. Apparently there is very rough water and eddies near the bridge. The manager of the Poughkeepsie Highland Rowing Association claims that the eddy is only because construction is being done on the bridge; however he says that if the eddy negatively affects any one team, they will move the course. Most of the teams were on the river practicing and it was perfect weather for it. Georgetown arrived today and they are expected to be on the river tomorrow.
"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.
"Rowing Stewards Meet; Regatta Dates Chosen/ American R. A. Discusses Action of the Henley Stewards/ N.A.A.O. Gets Preference/ Decision By Parent Body Awaited – Races Will Be Held at Philadelphia and Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Dec. 23, 1906; Page 9.
This article announces that the Board of Stewards met, decided the races that will be held next year, as well as that the races will be held at Poughkeepsie, and not a different location.
"Want Princeton to Row/ Other College Oarsmen Urging Tigers to Take Up Sport." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, March 18, 1907; Page 8.
This article discusses how several colleges, especially Pennsylvania, are urging Princeton to begin their rowing program again and join the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The article goes on to mention how the Poughkeepsie Regatta has become one of the greatest aquatic events in the United States. Although it would take Princeton awhile to get up to a caliber where they would be in contention to win the race, the article mentions how there have always been two levels of competition at the regatta. There have always been three teams who are competing for the first place spot, and then another three who compete almost on a second tier level. Princeton, if they choose to join, will be competing with the second tier schools for awhile, until they have practiced enough to vie for the number one spot.
" 'Middies' To Row At Poughkeepsie/ Secretary Metcalf Grants Permission to Compete in Intercollegiate Regatta/ Will Have Strong Crew/ Have Already Defeated Georgetown and Look for Victories Over Both Yale's and Columbia's Eights." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 14, 1907; Page S3.
This article announces that Navy has been granted permission by Secretary Metcalf from the Navy Department to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Middies Get Permission to Row." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 2, 1907; Page 9.
This article announces that the Navy midshipmen gained permission to participate in that year's Poughkeepsie Regatta from the Secretary of the Navy.
"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.
"Cornell Wins Close Victory/ Columbia's Crew Is Only A Few Yards Away in a Sensational Finish/ Annapolis Takes Third/ Syracuse First in the 'Varsity Four-Oared Event at Poughkeepsie/ Wisconsin Freshmen Win/ New York Crews Get Fourth Place In The Two Minor Events – Middies Cheer Their Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 27, 1907; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta in an extremely close finish, with Columbia barely coming in second place. The finish was so close, in fact, that neither the crowd, nor the crews knew who had officially won, and they had to wait to hear the officials' final verdict. Never in the history of the Poughkeepsie Regatta has a finish been so close. Syracuse's shell, unfortunately, sank a quarter mile from the finish line and they finished in last for the big race. Syracuse won the four-oared varsity race, and Wisconsin easily won the freshmen race. Although Navy did not win any races, they were a crowd favorite, and many spectators commented that if their team could not win, they hoped Navy would.
"Navy At Poughkeepsie/ Annapolis Men Hope to Send Two Crews To Hudson." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, December 10, 1907; Page 15.
This article announces that Navy, which had such a warm welcome to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year, wants to have more participation in the Regatta. Annapolis would like to send two or three crews to the Hudson next year. Of course, the Middies need the permission from the Secretary of the Navy, but there is no doubt in anyone's mind that he will grant it. There will most likely only be two crews going, and if that's the case, it will be the Varsity eight and four-oared crews.
"Notes of the Oarsmen." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 5, 1908; Page S3.
The rumor that a single sculls event might be added to the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year has been officially denied, and it is also reported that West Point is considering putting together a rowing team for the express purpose of racing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Seven Crew for Race/ No New Entries Expected for the Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, February 3, 1908; Page 7.
The Board of Stewards expects the same colleges as last year to participate in this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta. There was also a rumor that the University of Washington would enter the Regatta, but nobody expects that to come about. Many people are happy that the Regatta is scheduled to be on the weekend this year, which will allow a lot more people to attend. The city is already preparing for one of the biggest crowds the Poughkeepsie Regatta has ever had.
"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.
"Five Crews For Poughkeepsie Race/ Small Field Will Start for Final College Rowing Classic Event of Year/ Outcome Is Uncertain/ Georgetown and Annapolis Eights Withdraw – Poor Condition of Cornell and Columbia Crews." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1908; Page S2.
This article discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta, the amount of crews that will be involved, and the probability of each team winning.
"This Crew Is Too Late/ Washington Waited Too Long to Get Into Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 7, 1908; Page S2.
This article announces that the University of Washington will not be participating in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, they sent in their petition to participate in the Regatta too late and the committee was not able to provide accommodations for them.
"Crews At Poughkeepsie/ Columbia Oarsmen First to Arrive for Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 12, 1908; Page 8.
This article announces that Columbia has arrived on the Hudson River to begin practicing for the Poughkeepsie 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.
"Pennsy Crews On Hudson/ Heavy Rain in Afternoon Retards Work of Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1908; Page 7.
This article discusses how Pennsylvania has arrived on the Hudson to begin practicing, as well as how practice has been going for the teams that are already there.
"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 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.
"Crews Ready For Final Week's Work/ College Oarsmen at Poughkeepsie Are Evenly Matched For Races/ Hard To Pick Winners/ Syracuse Likely to Lead for Varsity Fours – Varsity and Freshmen Eights Very Even." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 22, 1908; Page 8.
This article discusses the expectations for each crew that is participating in the Regatta as they enter their final week of practice.
"Syracuse Boat In Crash/ Varsity Eights Runs Against Skiff, Badly Damaged Shell." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 26, 1908; Page 2.
This article reveals that the Syracuse crew boat crashed with a skiff and had 6 feet torn off. While the boat will be ready for the big race in two days, it will not be ready to allow the crew team to finish their practice card for the week, which is feared will put a damper on the men's enthusiasm.
"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.
"Syracuse Wins Great Varsity Eight-Oared Race On Hudson/ Columbia Crew Less Than Half a Length Behind at Finish – Cornell Shell Wrecked in 4-Oared Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1908; Page S1.
This article announces that Syracuse won the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The article replays the entire day's events in detail.
"Navy at Poughkeepsie/ Efforts Being Made to Send Crews to Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Sep. 13, 1908; Page S4.
Navy is doing everything in its power to convince their superintendent to allow them to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta next year.
"Hudson Regatta Changes/ Crews to Row Up Stream – Fours to Have Coxswains." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Nov. 22, 1908; Page S3.
There possibly will be some changes at next year's Regatta. Due to the tide, the race will be held in the opposite direction than it normally is, and they are also contemplating putting a coxswain into the four-oared shell.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Intercollegiate Regatta July 2." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 14, 1909; Page 10.
This article announces the change in the date of the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The change was made so that the crews could row downstream, rather than upstream.
"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.
"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.
"Hudson Oarsmen Ready For Regatta/ Coaches Declare Their Crews Are All Fit for Intercollegiate Contests/ Cornell 'Varsity Favorite/ Syracuse Slightly Favored Over Columbia in Estimation of Public – Number of Visitors Small." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jul. 2, 1909; Page 8.
This article discusses the Poughkeepsie Regatta that will be happening the next day, the expectations and the schedule.
"Cornell Wins All Three Races/ Columbia's Game Effort in 'Varsity Big Feature of Poughkeepsie Regatta/ Records in Two Events/ Fine Conditions Prevail on Hudson Except Slightly Choppy Water for Early Contests." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, July 3, 1909; Page 5.
This article announces that Cornell was the big winner at this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta. Not only did they win the Varsity race, but they won the freshmen eight and the Varsity four oared race. In addition, Cornell set new records for the four oared and the freshmen eight oared races. Their coach was, of course, very pleased. There was a good crowd at the Regatta this year. Every participating school had a good cheering section, and the observation train was full. The rest of the article briefly describes the day's events, and the pleasant atmosphere that the crowd had. This article has a brief program of the day's races.
"Navy May Row at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, October 7, 1909; Page 7.
This article announces that there is a good chance that Navy will be rowing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta next year. The last time Navy rowed in the Poughkeepsie Regatta was in 1907.
"No Navy Crew in Poughkeepsie Race." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Nov. 16, 1909; Page 10.
This article reveals that the Navy crew team will not be rowing at Poughkeepsie in 1910.
"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.
"Four-Mile Race Too Long/ This is the Reason Why Navy Will Not Compete at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, December 7, 1909; Page 10.
This article announces that despite the previous announcement that Navy may be participating in the next Poughkeepsie Regatta, they will not. The reason being is that the Naval Academy believes that the four mile race is to strenuous for the Middies to race. With their strenuous academic schedule, and all the time the Academy spends training their men to play football, they do not have enough time to adequately train for the four mile race at Poughkeepsie. This would mean that Navy would consistently be beaten by the other colleges, and this would not look good on the crew or the Academy because the general consensus is that they should be good at all water sports.
"Poughkeepsie Regatta June 25." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 19, 1910; Page 7.
This article announces that this year's Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held on June 25th, and the races will begin at 4:30.
"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.
"Warm Weather Aids Crew Work/ Poughkeepsie Regatta Oarsmen Have Smooth Water For Good Day's Practice." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 21, 1910; Page 11.
This article discusses the hard week of practice that all of the crews had. The weather finally cooled down to warm temperatures, instead of hot, and all of the crews participated in time trials and racing starts. The coaches are hopeful that this weather will last through the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"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.
"Track And Other Sports." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, April 7, 1911; Page 14.
This article mentions that the Syracuse crew team is busy raising the funds it needs to travel to Poughkeepsie this year. So far they have about one-fifth of the money that is required. The crew is also hard at practice preparing for the season.
"No Changes in Cornell Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 5, 1911; Page 9.
This article announces that the coach for the Cornell crew team has decided upon the boat seating for his Varsity crew. Where the men are sitting now is where they will remain until the season ends with the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Syracuse Joins Hudson Fleet." All Crews at Poughkeepsie Now That Will Row in Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1911; Page 10.
This article announces that Syracuse University has arrived on the Hudson River to begin practicing for the Poughkeepsie Regatta. With the arrival of Syracuse, all participating crew teams are now in Poughkeepsie.
"Pennsylvania Crew Fast/ Courtney Says It Broke Course Record in Time Trial at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 25, 1911; Page C5.
This article discusses Pennsylvania's impressive time trial and the expectations the coaches have for the upcoming race.
"Cornell Crews Win Two Hudson Races/ Courtney's Men Capture 'Varsity Eight and Four Oared Events at Poughkeepsie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 28, 1911; Page 1.
This article announces that Cornell won the two races of the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The article goes into detail about both of the races, describing how each of the teams fared, as well as describing the size of the crowds and their reactions to the races.
"Harvard and Penn May Row Princeton/ Tigers Looking for Another Triangular Regatta at Lake Carnegie." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, January 7, 1912; Page C9.
This article announces that Princeton has made the decision not to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta, or in any other Regatta for that matter. The reason for this is twofold. One reason is that the school does not feel that they will be able to raise enough money to have a good enough rowing program to train a team that will be able to make a good showing in the Poughkeepsie Regatta. The second reason is the size of the university. The school does not feel that it has a big enough pool from which to pick quality members for a good competing team.
"Wisconsin's Heavy Crew/ Capt. Pollock's Men Will Average 170 Pounds for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, April 23, 1912; Page 14.
This article announces that Wisconsin will be sending a crew to the Poughkeepsie Regatta to row in the Varsity race. The crew weight average is 179 pounds and is the heaviest crew that Wisconsin has sent to the Regatta. While it is expected that they will lose weight, they will most likely only go down to an average of 170 pounds. The heaviest crew last year at the Regatta was Pennsylvania who averaged 167 pounds.
"Stanford at Poughkeepsie/ Californians May Row in Intercollegiate Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Apr. 26, 1912; Page 12.
This New York Times article reveals that Stanford University has requested to be allowed to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
"Stanford On Hudson/ Cornell Oarsmen Hopeful of Seeing Westerners Compete." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 5, 1912; Page C8.
This article announces that Stanford has made a plea to be invited to the Poughkeepsie Regatta by the Board of Stewards, and Cornell is supporting their request. Stanford is considered to be an excellent team on the West Coast, and it is believed they would make a great showing in Poughkeepsie. The rules for the West coast teams are the same as the East, so that is not anticipated to be a problem. Money will be an issue, however, because it will take a lot of money to transport the crew across the country and back again, but the crew members are already having fundraisers to earn the money.
"Stanford Crew Invited/ Pacific Coast Eight Will Row in Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 9, 1912; Page 12.
This article announces that Stanford has been officially invited to participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta this year, and they accepted, having raised enough money to transport them there and back.
"The Poughkeepsie Regatta/ Stanford University Will Probably Send a Shell Crew." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 19, 1912; Page X7.
This article reconfirms that Stanford plans on sending a crew to this years Poughkeepsie Regatta, which will be held on June 29th. They have also been assured that they will have a new boat waiting for them when they arrive on the Hudson. This ended concerns that they would have to row in a borrowed boat. Stanford plans on arriving on the Hudson on June 14th, thus giving them enough time to practice for the big event.
"Middies Want to Row/ Cadets Seek Permission to Compete in Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, May 26, 1912; Page C7.
This article mentions how the crew team at the Naval Academy is asking the school to reconsider their decision that they will not participate in the Poughkeepsie Regatta anymore. Although the decision is still officially no, their request is being taken under consideration.
"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.
"Leland Stanford Crew On The Hudson/ Californians Come to Poughkeepsie Without Coach – Their Boat Delayed." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 13, 1912; Page 9.
This article announces that Stanford arrived on the Hudson today for their first Poughkeepsie Regatta. Their coach did not make the journey with them, which is highly unusual. One of the crew members will be filling in his place as coach. They had further difficulties when their shell did not arrive. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow. The other crews that were already on the river held practices today, preparing themselves for the Regatta.
"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.
"Hard Week Ahead For Crews On The Hudson/ Cornell and Columbia Have Advantage in Being on Course the Earliest." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, Jun. 16, 1912; Page C8.
This New York Times article discusses the week of practicing that all of the teams participating in the Regatta will be doing. The expectations for the race and crew performances are also discussed.
"Stanford Gets A Boat/ Columbia Shell Loaned to California Crew for Poughkeepsie Regatta." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York TIMES, June 16, 1912; Page C8.
This article announces that Columbia has loaned Stanford the boat that their Varsity used last year. It's an excellent boat, and it will put Stanford among the top teams as far as equipment is concerned. The boat is built by the same highly rated English boat builder that built Stanford's own boat, which is unfortunately being held up at Southampton because of dock strikes.
"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 planni