New Britain herald., 1930-04-11
BOAT CREWS WILL
 BATTLE TOMORROW
Oxford and Cambridge Start
 Second Century Of Rowing

lNtn"N-on-l names. Eng. Aprll II tP)-OAford and Cambridge will begin their second century of row ing tomorrow when their eight pared crews meet for the S2nd time for their classic 1 1-2 mile duel on ,he Thames from Putney to Mort lake. Since 1879 he crews have lowcd S1 races, each gaining 40 victories. One TOW was tic.
 Oxford. dominant on the river for many years before the world war. starts the second century hopeful Of regaining it's supremacy. The Dark Blue has won only one race since the series was resumed in 1919. The 1923 Oxford. stroked by w. P. Mel len, an American, won. For the past six years Cambridge has been Nic- tOrious.
 Both crews have been in frequent difficulties during their preparations 1 for the 1880 renewal Of the race, l and neither has shown signs of | threatening the record for the course of IS miuutcs, % seconds, set by the 19S1 Oxford eight. OK 1 ford's troubles began when the en- 1 tire coaching stag. composed of old Blues" resigned because of a disagreement with Alastair Gra- 1 ham, president of the boat club. who was in complete charge of rhe preparations This was smoothed over by Grahams resignation and the appointment of J. Time and | his successor.
 Cambridge suffered sever" loss when Davies Cooke, No. oar. was | forced out by illness and had more troubles when it's veteran stroke. T. A. Brocklcbank. developed a ten | dcncy toward 'catching crabs just after the eight had moved into the | final stages Of it's training on the 1 Thames. Oxford at times displayed similar tendency toward sloppy 1 rowing, but in the past week or two both eights have settled down 10 smooth work.
 | Oxford has turned in the best 1 time trial so far. covering Inc full course a few weeks ago in 21:0S more than a minute and onc-halt slower than last years winning time 1 This served to make Oxford an even { choice to win.
 | The only American representation i in the race this year is R. E. Swart- | out. diminutiNe coNsWain of the Cambridge boat. who attended the 1 MiddlcseN school in Massachusetts. Swartout's home is in New York city.
 Tho course of the race runs up- stream on the Thames from Putnry to Mortlakn through tho southwest suburbs Of London, The crews will 1 be boated as follows:
 Oxford
 Bow-M. J. Watcrhouso (Eton and RallioD l76 pounds. r 4-H. W. Low (Winchcstcr and . University Ill.
 i $-N. K. Hutton O'c,tcs and Uni versity) lii.
 4-C. M. Johnston Shrewsbury and Brascnosc) 17S.
 5-H. E. A. Edwards CWrstmin- stor and christ churchD 1SS.
 G-f~ CIive tEton and Christ church) 1S3.
 ID. F, Time C+ton and Uni. Ncrsily) 17o.
 Stroko-TI. A. Burbridgo CMal. vcrn and University 122.
 Average wcisht-17i 5-S. Cambridge i Row-D. liaightomas CEron an, Lady MarGarcD 15S. 2-H E. x. Eickctt Cf.ton anC Third Trinity) IT.
 3-A $. Reeve tHri@6,on an, Sclwyn) lG9,
 4-P. x, Carpmcal toundla an, Jesus) 175.
 5-M. H. Mariner Cuarrow anc First Trinity) 19l.
 6-J. E. Collins CEton and ThirJ Trinity) 200,
 w X. rridoauN Ct:ton ant Third Trinity) l7i.
 Strokc-T, A. Brocl,rbank lE1oI and Third Trinity) 1G5. -
 CoNswan K r, Swartou' CMid dIcsox. [. s, A.. ani First Trinity 1ot.
 Average w"tghr-17' a-f.