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Harry Spangenburgh Jr. MAY, 1953 page 2

The Thistle class president Harry Spangenburgh recounts an incident during a Labor Series race where he fell overboard but was rescued by his crew—and discovered the value of hiking straps.

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  • O.C.A. president
  • racing incident
  • safety