The University Boat Race.
OXFORD WINS,
EXTRAORDINARY WEATHER.
A strong north-easterly wind blew during the rowing of the University boat race, and the river was terribly rough. A postponement of the race seemed probable, until at last the boats were filled with air bladders to prevent their being swamped. Oxford won the toss, and elected the Middlesex side, which was the most sheltered. Cambridge was first away, and led by a quarter of a length at the Duke's Head. The boats were level at Clasper's sheds. Oxford then began to draw out, and led by three lengths at the Crabtree, which was increased to four lengths at Hammersmith Bridge.
The Light Blues were now in difficulties, and suffered from the heavy water, their boat rolling considerably. The race from Chiswick resolved into a procession. Oxford led by 19 lengths at Thornycroft's, and 14 lengths at Devonshire Meadows and passed Barnes 1 Bridge 45sec ahead. The Cambridge boat was nearly full of water, and the crew stopped in an exhausted condition off the Ship. The Oxford boat, which shipped less water, passed the winning post 12 lengths ahead in 22mm issec.
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Manawatu Herald, 31 March 1898, Page 2
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190The University Boat Race. Manawatu Herald, 31 March 1898, Page 2
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