Decision Near on Henley Trip

A final decision on sending the Harvard heavy and lightweight crews to the Royal Henley Regatta in England this summer is expected this weekend with the chances of a favorable determination extremely likely.

Yesterday the heavies cleared the last obstacle other than that of finances when all the oarsmen announced they could go. The Friends of Harvard Rowing have already agreed to furnish a substantial share of the approximately $9,000 needed for each crew. The only question remaining is whether the oarsmen and their families can provide sufficient funds.

Should both crews go they will compete for two different cups. The lightweights will defend the Thames Cup which they won last year while the heavies will attempt to capture the Grand Challenge Cup. This will be the first time both Harvard crews have been at Henley in the same year.

Previous appearances of the heavyweights in England have always heraided a war. They went in 1914, 1939 and 1950 and won all three times.