Press Cuttings about Rowing

Press Cuttings File

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OCTOBER 1998

In the Telegraph, October 28th, Cambridge project may miss the boat, by Michael Wale.
An article in the Cambridge "Varsity" paper about CULRC at the Head of the Charles.
Scottish pair leave rivals trailing in the Times, 19th October.
National champions present challenge, the Times, October 17th.
Like father, like son in the Richmond Times, October 1998.
Sport in Brief in the Times, 5th October, about Jonny Searle winning the Wallingford Long Distance Sculls.
SEPTEMBER 1998
The Philadelphia Inquirer on the Worlds, 14th September.
Telegraph 14th September: Redgrave adds to gold haul from Geoffrey Page.
Mike Rosewell in the Times, September 14th: Redgrave adds to collection.
CNN/SI online on the Worlds, 13th September.
In the Times, Mike Rosewell reports Redgrave rushes to gold, 13th September.
Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph: Redgrave claims eighth gold, September 13th.
CNN report on Worlds racing, September 12th.
Three golds, and a silver too, Regatta Online, September 13th.
The light four go on the A standard, Chris Dodd in Regatta Online, September 12th.
Mike Rosewell in the Times: Robertson factor can reap rich rewards, September 12th.
A cross wind, but a good day for the Brits by Chris Dodd, Regatta Online September 11th.
Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph: Britain follow Pinsent's lead, September 11th.
Scullers hit treble top for Britain from Mike Rosewell in the Times, September 11th.
CNN update September 10th.
CNN September 9th, Seven more U.S. crews advance, 21 total in world finals and semis.
September 10th in the Times, Italians leave men's eight in their wake writes Mike Rosewell.
From Chris Dodd in Regatta: Disasters happen, September 10th.
Mike Rosewell in the Times, Haining breezes past his rivals, 9th September.
Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, Batten through with style, September 9th.
Brits sweep and scull clean in reps from Regatta Online, September 8th.
In CNN online, American wins spot in semifinals at World Rowing Championships, 8th September.
September 8th Telegraph, Geoffrey Page writes Boost for Britain in medals hunt.
8th September Times, British lightweights extend world's best from Mike Rosewell.
From the French AFP online site, cinq bateaux franais en demi-finales September 7th.
Oarsome foursome make formidable start from Worldsport, September 7th.
Including a Redgrave picture from Sunday.
World coverage from CNN with German boats continue dominance at world rowing championships, September 7th.
Redgrave's four show strength in the Telegraph, Geoffrey Page, September 7th.
Mike Rosewell writes Coxless four fight off late challenge in the Times September 7th.
Lightweight 4 light touch paper from Chris Dodd, September 7th.
AFP Online September 6th, Le Suisse Muller et le NŽo-ZŽlandais Waddell impŽriaux en skiff
AFP Online September 6th, Deux bateaux franais en demi-finales.
Men's four and women's double win, and rest stay in the chase, September 6th.
From CNN, Olympic champ Mueller launches bid for world rowing title, September 6th.
In the Telegraph September 6th, Pinsent rowing out of the shadows by Geoffrey Page.
In September 5th's Times, Britain's finest preparing to make waves from Mike Rosewell as he settles into Cologne-mode.
Telegraph 5th September, Redgrave under the spotlight.
In the Times September 4th, Pulling alongside the heavyweights and a snippet about Mike Diserens.
AUGUST 1998
In the Telegraph 31st August, My Sport by James Cracknell.
An article on 30th August in the Times, Oarsmen in peak form.
In August 29th's Telegraph, Superpower pushed to the limits by Sue Mott, an extremely good article on what is beginning to be called "the Fab Four".
In the Toronto Star, Displeased McBean signs agreement, August 18th.
Australian Juniors news, 18th August.
Piece in the Times Sport in Brief about the Caversham course, 12th August.
In the Telegraph, Geoffrey Page writes No silver lining for British pair. Also includes a short report from Maidenhead Regatta, 10th August.
Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph: British crews are in with chance of gold, 8th August.
Maggie Phillips in the Times: Coxed pair eye medal, 8th August.
Times Sport in Brief with a quick report on the JWorlds, 7th August.
Four through to world finals from the Australian NewsWatch site, August.
In 6th August's Times, Romero shrugs off injury with second place, from Maggie Phillips.
In the Telegraph, from Geoffrey Page, Coxed pair follow the direct route, 6th August.
In The Age newspaper (Melbourne, AUS) is Junior four cruises into world semi, 6th August.
In the Telegraph, Di Luzio seeking a double, August 5th.
In the Times, 5th August,Henley supports the juniors.
In the Times, 3rd August, Britain builds on rare centre of excellence on LEH's rowing.
JULY 1998
Short annoucement in the Times about the GB junior worlds team, July 30th.
From Maggie Phillips in the Telegraph, British quad provide a silver lining, July 27th.
In the Times, Scotland exceed expectations in the Times from Mike Rosewell on the Home Countries, and a bit in the Sport in Brief on the Nation's Cup, July 27th.
In the Telegraph, July 25th, Maggie Phillips writes Britain seek bigger share of medals, with a link to the full team and preview here by Geoffrey Page.
In the Times, Mike Rosewell writes England in good shape for repeat, July 25th.
A piece about the Irish National Championships in the Irish Times, July 20th.
The Times, July 20th, Survivor Searle claims treble by Mike Rosewell.
The Telegraph, July 20th, Searle takes three titles during break by Geoffrey Page.
July 18th, the Telegraph, Sports Roundup report snippet.
The Times, British team has tough act to follow, July 17th.
Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, Searles hear mixed news, July 17th.
Doggetts Coat and Badge result in the Times Sport in Brief, July 14th.
The Times, July 13th, Britain repel pretenders from Mike Rosewell, and a snippet about the Doggetts Coat and Badge.
In the Telegraph, Geoffrey Page writes British four pull away for gold, July 13th.
The Sunday Times, July 12th, Searle pays costly penalty for painful miss.
11th July in the Telegraph, Britons set the pace in heats from Geoffrey Page.
In the Times, Fours back on winning track by Mike Rosewell, 11th July.
CNN report on the Rowing World Cup, 10th July.
The Telegraph, July 10th, Hopefuls primed for title push.
In the Times July 9th, British medal hopes lie with tried and tested.
Henley Standard Royal Regatta coverage: The Site Organisers, Weather hits qualifiers, "Dedication", A Sporting Hero for Millions.
In the Times July 8th, Leander four face test with the best, Mike Rosewell.
In the July 8th Telegraph, British ready for a tough mission, Geoffrey Page.
AP articles on CNN/SI: Americans get off to good start at Henley rowing regatta, World Champ Koven breezes to win at Henley Royal Regatta, Harvard beats Dartmouth, will meet Penn in semis, World champ Koven rows into final and Koven powers to Henley victory, all by Mike Haggerty during HRR 1998.
Irish Times 6th July, Henley heartbreak for Irish.
July 6th, Foursome vow revenge in the Sydney Morning Herald.
In the Times, Mike Rosewell has Redgrave adds to Henley victory tally, 6th July.
In the Telegraph Geoffrey Page writes Leander edge home to end Danes' run, and Pinsent lands in hot water for Henley 'punch', July 6th.
In the Sporting Life, Awesome Redgrave's the Henley King, July 5th.
July 4th, Irish Times, Trinity four win.
Irish Times, July 3rd, Trinity crew haul in leaders.
4th July, Awesome foursome sink Aussies on the Sporting Life online from the Press Association.
Sunday Telegraph, July 5th, Leander set sights on world title
In the Telegraph, Geoffrey Page writes Batten's rally is too late to deny Douglas, July 4th.
The Times' Mike Rosewell writes Beaten Batten blames station, July 4th.
In The Australian, July 4th, Oarsome foursome take on British Olympic legend.
In the Times, Eton edge home in memorable cup duel, by Mike Rosewell, July 3rd.
The Sporting Life online has Brandin marches on and Searle sets sights on sculls success, July 3rd.
Searle makes a sparkling start in Diamond Sculls by Geoffrey Page, Telegraph 3rd July.
July 2nd in the Times: Earrings mark arrival of lady's day at Henley and Haining pays dearly for lapse, Mike Rosewell and columnists.
In the Henley coverage in the Telegraph, 2nd July.
Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, July 1st, Diamond Searle out to sparkle.
The Times, July 1st, Tower must rise early for Henley campaign by Mike Rosewell.
JUNE 1998
In the Times June 30th, Henley's waters flow fast.
Leander quartet drawn against crack Australians, by Mike Rosewell in the Times, June 29th.
Searle adds to impressive list of successes by Mike Rosewell in the Times.
Overseas aid for Henley, Geoffrey Page, the Telegraph June 29th.
Jamie Koven, true role model, Mike Barnicle in the Boston Globe.
Upstream struggle, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, 27th June.
Young Tom has a stroke of genius, Louise Evans in the Sydney Morning Herald, June 26th.
Women's medal haul provides British success, Mike Rosewell in the Times, June 22nd.
Women lead the gold rush, Geoffrey Page, the Telegraph June 22nd.
British duo ease their way into final, Mike Rosewell in the Times, June 20th.
Batten and Lindsay even matters, the Times, June 19th.
Redgrave faces long haul, The Times, June 19th.
Henley hitting record high, Telegraph June 19th.
Batten and Searle are the focus of attention, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, June 18th.
Cambridge bumps news, The Times, June 12th.
Division held up by Selwyn in the Times, June 11th.
Cambridge bumps preview in the Times, June 10th.
Docklands regatta cut short, The Times, June 8th.
USA Today on the US women's squad, June 6th.
New four to dip their oars into overseas success, The Age, Australia, June 3rd.
Sport on TV section of the Telegraph, June 1st.
Tide turns for Redgrave and Pinsent, the Telegraph, June 1st.
Redgrave defeat casts long shadow, The Times, June 1st.
MAY 1998
Newcomer Grubor shows his mettle, Mike Rosewell in the Times, May 31st and a snippet on Oxford Eights.
Britain in mood to take on world, Mike Rosewell in the Times, May 29th.
Oriel hold off strong challenge, The Times, June 29th.
St. Anne's go down but still row over, The Times May 28th.
Oriel face renewed challenge, The Times, May 27th.
Feature on NCAA women's rowing from the Just Sports for Women website, May.
Philadelphia Inquirer report on the US Scholastics, May 24th.
Regatta entry backs chairman's decision, Mike Rosewell in the Times, May 23rd.
New presidents, the Times Sport in Brief, May 20th.
Duisberg regatta in the Times Sport in Brief, May 18th.
Foster's hurt tendons story from the Telegraph, May 14th.
New foursome oar-inspired by challenge, Sydney Morning Herald, 9th May.
GB rowing update, Times Sport in Brief, May 1st.
APRIL 1998
Searle adds to impressive list of successes, Mike Rosewell in the Times, April 30th.
Searle chasing fourth title, Mike Rosewell, The Times, April 29th.
Sports Roundup in the Telegraph, April 29th.
GB squad camp in Hazewinkel, Mike Rosewell in the Times, April 13th.
MARCH 1998
Pulling power sweeps Light Blues to record, Oxford fail to cut Cambridge down to size and Technology brings university challenge to life in the Times, March 30th.
Crews' control is at its worst as Cambridge break records, Thames glory briefly borrowed and sport on TV comments in the Telegraph, March 30th.
Cambridge win Boat Race, Nick Pitt in the Sunday Times, March 29th.
Cambridge cruise into history, Mike Rosewell in the Sunday Times, March 29th.
Cambridge 'big boys' power way to record, Ronald Atkin in the Telegraph, March 29th.
Odds on the heavyweights by Geoffrey Page and Rivals seeking a stroke of genius by Michael Wale, in the Telegraph, March 28th.
Pieces of eight are to be treasured by Rob Hughes and Cambridge remain favourites to even score by Mike Rosewell in the Times, March 28th.
Varsity Online's Boat Race preview, March.
Butch Cassidy, an interview with the Cambridge President in Varsity Online, March.
Oxford's hopefuls show neat approach and Breeding the winning habit in the Telegraph, March 27th.
Nilsson sets goals for Oxford and Umpire gives warning to crews in the Times, 27th March.
Warming up for the Boat Race, Mike Rosewell in the Times, March 26th.
Cambridge coming to the boil, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, March 26th.
Odds weighed against Oxford, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, March 25th.
Oxford combat power with techniqu, Mike Rosewell in the Times, March 25th.
Cambridge are a record crew this year already, Chris Dodd in Regatta Online, March 24th.
Oxford make light of scale story, Mike Rosewell in the Times, March 24th.
Cambridge extend winning run, Mike Rosewell in the Times on the Henley Races, March 23rd.
Redgrave returns to best with record title victory in the Times, March 23rd.
Light Blues in charge on the Henley Races and Light Blues think small on the Boat Race in the Telegraph, March 23rd.
Cambridge 3, Oxford 1 on the Henley Races, Chris Dodd in Regatta Online.
Potts steers well clear of deep water in the Sunday Times, March 22nd.
Leander favoured to complete hat-trick in the Times, March 21st.
Ozanne helps pull Oxford along in the Times, March 20th.
De Las Casas hoping for lead role in cast, Telegraph, March 20th.
Obituary for Dr. Spock, a rowing Olympian and famous doctor, March 16th, CNN news online.
Oxford impress to pull clear, the Telegraph, March 9th.
Oriel supreme, The Times, March 6th.
Potts gets Cambridge nod, the Times, March 5th.
Potts is surprise choice, The Telegraph, March 5th.
Stokes in as cover for Story, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, March 2nd.
Cambridge keep Story in reserve, Mike Rosewell in the Times, March 2nd.
FEBRUARY 1998
Rowers team up, Seville Team Cup news in the Times, February 27th.
Trinity first on the Cambridge bumps, February 26th in the Times.
Universities ask for a million, Mike Rosewell in the Times, February 25th.
Cambridge President loses seat, Mike Rosewell in the Times, February 24th.
Boat Race still has one preliminary duel to settle, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, February 24th.
Downing headship threatened in the Times, 24th February.
The Chellnege in Regatta Online, February 23rd, Chris Dodd.
Lindsay issues challenge in the Times, February 23rd, Mike Rosewell.
Ripley takes it all in his long stride, Sunday Times February 22nd.
Cambridge bumps report, The Times, February 20th.
JANUARY 1998
Redgrave fit to join his four, Geoffrey Page in the Telegraph, 30th January.
Ripley left on bank, Telegraph 30th January.
They got flats, we got drinks with Ted Heath, Hugh Matheson in the Independent, January 13th.
Press clippings from 1996 and earlier and 1997 are listed separately.