Although some months still separ-ute us from the 1934 boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities (the date is March 17), there are already' pointers to. the form of those who may be expected to take part, or who are "'possibles". This is especially the case as, re-ards the Oxford men, though tt is
recent Cambridge trials only halt inkerest to note, in passing, that of those who were in the winning boat last time have been participate fug, and that their total weight is four pounds more than when they won, Oxford have been doing remark-
much so that I venture. to, predict, ably, well, in practices lately: 20 on the strength of their improve: ment even at this stage, at least a hard struggle, if not actually a loss for Cambridge next March. When jo Trial Bights were rowed at Henley at the end of November the crews—which included five out of Fast season's boat—both did etter than have any Oxford trial boats for some years past. The result was, from the point of view of the lent of the University, Boat jab, ideal—that is, a dead heat.
New Heavyweight Champion impossible to point to an outstanding feature of Len Harvey's Victory over Jack Petersen at the Albert Hall, in London: nearly every fervure was "outstanding". And what shall one say first? Well, in tone night Len Harvey became the Reet to beat Petersen asa profes sional; he won the British heavrweight, championship (his third championship in a year, all at different weights), which has always been his ambition; he proved that experience can overcome physical advantages; and, although it was EXCLSH Leases, ist Divistox points vielory, he fought the best Rent of his caves, which may well Aston Villa. 6, Wolverhampton 2. have now reached its climax.
Bisckvarn Ro, Siiiesbrough 0, Hecds Gnited ey Arsenal orby Coutty 4, Manchester City 1, anything whatever to. grumble at Together, "no one could, bay Neweestie United 1, Everton 2. ner rismouth 2 'The crowd—e record one, for tall had extra seats in and all were Shefield U. 2, Piewingham booked a fortnight before the event Soke uy' Uetetee had more than its money's worth, with, an. alleBritish champions Teatch fought toa finish in splendid "Felt Dickson, the promoter, could not have. Wished for a better Bradford city 0. dience, Harvey himself, as 1 have 'Southampton 0, indicated, has laurels' enough to Keep him happy for many, long day, Both boxers had one of the Notts County 0,'sillwall best possible. referees" in. Mr.
Plymouth 4, Notts Forest West Hare 1, Swansea 1. Douglas. And finally, the deposed champion, as he has himself said, 'Tuum Divwsos (Sovtn) fad'no complaint to make: oberg Aldershot 0, Luton 0. all, he is young yet, and T mysel Fristot re Giitsehas: Bournemouth i: ending 1. amas confident as'T-am sure he must be that he will again rise t0 Coventey' 4 Cardifl 1. Grystal Palace 0, Norwich City the position which he seems Exeter 2, Southend what prematurely to have held.
1 ight on 1. Bristol City 2.
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one notices. in comparing the Eng-One of the most interesting thi lish football League Table of to-day
positions of the re with that of year ago if the Moted clubs, "And of these the most Striking, of course, is Tottenham Hotspur. For practically all the present season, 's0 far it has run, the Spurs have been top of the First Divislony but a. year ago they were still only one of five clubs in little competition of their own for the leadership of Division LI.
'One other, striking example is hat of Chesterfield, "Whereas, this time last year they' seemed certain Following are the results of the fall to Division TIT, they now seem as sure to go back to Division Igague'"seecer matches' played. to-
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