A Close Win for Oxford After a Severe Struggle London, March 24.
Oxford University won the Ox-{ford and Cambridge Boat Race to-day by nearly a length.
The race was rowed under ideal conditions. The sun was shining. There was a slight breeze and the water was smooth. Gigantic crowds lined the course.
Oxford won the toss and chose the Surrey shore. The tide was flowing with moderate strength.
The start was excellent, both crews making 38 strokes in the first minute. Oxford gained a few feet in the first half-minute but Cambridge were level at the end of the minute.
Oxford, rowing in neat style, reached the mile post a quarter of a length ahead The time was 4 mins. 17 secs. The lead had increased to half a length at Hammersmith, which was reached in 7 mins. 43 secs. Keeping a good length, Oxford passed Chiswick steps in 12 mins. 29 secs, and were leading by two lengths. Cambridge were now rowing well and pressing Oxford hard. The Light Blues reduced the lead to a length at Devonshire Meadows. At Barnes Bridge, which was reached in 16 mins. 20 secs, Oxford) were one and a quarter lengths ahead. Cambridge made a fine spurt but failed to sustain their effort, although they kept rowing pluckily to the end.
The official distance was three-quarters of a length and the official time 20 mins. 54 secs.
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