Length After Exciting and Furious Race London, March 30.
The boat race between Oxford and Cambridge took place in fine weather and in the presence of an enormous crowd. A light southwesterly breeze blew, but the water was smooth. Oxford won the toss and chose the Surrey side of the river.
The race started at 5.15 p.m., Cambridge striking 36 and Oxford 35 in the first minute. At the Duke's Head the crews were level and at Beverley Brook Cambridge led by half a length, which they increased to a length at the Craven Steps and to one and a quarter at the Crab Tree. Oxford then made a fine spurt and when passing Har-rods' were leading by a quarter of a length, but at Hammersmith Bridge Cambridge was again in front, Oxford striking 36 and Cambridge 35 to the minute.
At the Lead Mills Oxford led by a quarter of a length, which they increased to a third of a length at two miles from the start. Along the Mall they were half a length ahead and round the bend they were leading by a length. At this point Oxford was striking 31 and Cambridge 29.
At three miles from the stare. Oxford was half a length in front, striking 35 to 34. Both crews were rowing splendidly. Oxford still led by half a length at Barnes Bridge, the time being 16 minutes 22 seconds, but at the White Hart the crews were level. Cambridge then made a strong spurt. At the Mort-lake Brewery they were a_ quarter of a length in front, and they won a gruelling race by one length.
The time was 19 minutes 44 seconds.—Reuter.
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