"Columbia Crew Begins 1926 Training"

photograph

Photograph of rowing practice in pool with oval inset photo of similar scene at top; printed in circle lower left "COPYRIGHTED PHOTO FROM/ ELLIOTT SERVICE CO, N.Y."; separate printed caption "COLUMBIA CREW BEGINS 1926 TRAINING/ Action photo of Columbia varsity crew candidates engaged in strenuous winter practice in a stationary scow anchored in the University swimming pool. Inset shows special oars drilled with holes to give approximately the same resistance that would be encountered in actual open water racing conditions."