Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-23

Number Of races, 81; Oxford won, 36
Cambridge. 80: dead heat In 1877. Bes,
record. 1S.47, made by Oxford In 1898 ano
Cambridge In 1900.
PUTNEY, Eng, March 23.-Oxford de-
feated Cambridge in the apnual eight
Dared rowing race over the championship
course from Putney to Mortlake, In hol-
low fashion, today, by three and half
lengths.
The, time was 90 minutes IA seconds.
Last year Oxford won by three and a half
lengths In 10 minutes and 50 seconds.
For the first mile today the Light Blues
put I'D good fight and f1attered their
adherents for a few minutes But
thereafter the race was a procession, the
only question being how far ahead the
fayorites would be at the winning point.
Weather Conditions Perfect.
The varsity race was never rowed un-
der, better weather conditions. 1t was a
bright spring day, the sun shining bril-
liantly, while there was hardly a ripple
on the Thames There was practically
no choice in stations.
The early hour Of the start and the
fact that the contest was made Wednes-
day. instead of on a Saturday, as has
been usual, the CfOWO III attendance Wd6
not quite up to the usual standard.
All points along the river from which
even q glimpse of the passing boats could
be obtained were lined with. spectators.
AS always, a fleet Of launches and pleas
ure craft followed in the wake of the
shells.
The Oxonians remained strong favor
ties among the riverside men and In the
betting, having the advantage Of thirty
five pounds in weight But undaunted
l,1. - Ioc <Nfn n1op tn As~
representatives the Cambridgeites turned
out in force and cheered encouragement
to the wearers of the Light Blue.
Time Of Winning Crew.
The official time Of the winning crew
at the various points on the course was
as follows:
start, 1926; first mile, minutes 10
seconds; Hammersmith bridge, min
utes AZ seconds; Chiswick Church, IL
minutes 20 seconds; Barnes bridge, 16
minutes 46 seconds; finish, 20 minutes IA
seconds.
According to the English practice the
time Of the defeated crew was not taken.
Cambridge won the toss and chose the
Middlesex shore. Conditions of wind and
water were such that there was prac-
tically no advantage in the election Of
stations.
Light Blues Lose Lead.
The crews were sent away to a splen-
did start. With slightly quicker stroke
the Light Blues forced the nose of their
she'll in front.
The boats, however, had hardly cover
ed a dozen yards before the Oxonians
drew up to level with their opponents
and before the half mile had been COM
pleted held a slight lead.
Rounding the curve. Cambridge, hav-
ing the advantage Of the inside posi-
ton. gradually overhauled the Oxonians.
passed them, and secured a lead at Crab
Tree just beyond the mile post Of nearly
a quarter length.
At this point Oxford slightly quickened
the stroke and passing Harrods had al
most regained even terms. Gradually the
shell of the Dark Blues forged to the
front. and, shooting under Harnmersmith
bridge, was the best part OF boats
length in front
The Light Blues had evidently shot
their bolt. The Oxonians settled down to
the long steady stroke which had made
them such favorites throughout the pc
riod Of their training.
Cambridge Pulls Up.
| One more effort on the part OF Cam
bridge shortened Oxfords lead to a hall
length al the IWO-nllte- bul Will spleii-
| did rhythm and striking thirty-fouI
| strokes to the minute, the Oxonians
| steadily drew away and had daylight be-
| tween the boats before Thorneycrofts was
reached.
! c. A. Skinner. the Cambridge coXswain
/ called on those behind him for a spurt
| Though they struck the water at cltI
| of thirty-six strokes TO the minute they
| were unable to make any impression.
! The Oxonians gradually widened the
| breach. shot under Barnes bridge two ant
| three-quarter lengths to the good ane
passed the winning post the easiest o.
I victors, their margin being ofhcially re
/ corded as three and one-half lengths.
| The Cambridge crew was in bad shape
| at the finish. Davies at No aand Cook,
| at No. fell over upon the shoulders o.
| their companions, while the others of tn,
eight were quite exhausted. 1t was sew
1 eral minutes before they were able Il
pull their shell to the landing.
i The Oxonians on the contrary sat vi
| well In their boat after crossing tn,
! finish line and rowed to their boathous,
! at a smart clip. The Oxford boat wa
/ steered much better than the other. Thi
/ contributed materially to success.
Old Men on Crews.
This wears oxford crew had three oil,
Blues. ID. Macknnin at No. >, A. s. Gar