London, March 29.
The weather, which has become cold, wet and stormy, may be a decisive factor in the boat race between Oxford and Cambridge. which promises to be one of the closest of recent years. Cambridze still start the favourites, but the odds are fractional as compared with those laid when the crews first appeared at Putney. The Oxford crew has improved at every outing, and,.while Cambridge retains supremacy of style, Oxford has shown a staying power which forecasts a thrilling finish.—Reuter.
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