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Dick Brainard Is Eighth National Champion
Dick Brainard and his boat Brer Fox won the eighth annual Thistle National Championship at Racine, August 25-28, with a total of 12½ points. After an initial unexpected first place finish, Brainard capitalized on his lead to win the championship ahead of Harry Sindle's Vim II and Sandy Douglass's Paukie I. The regatta featured excellent conditions and the largest turnout of visitors in championship history.
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