Eights 1907

BUMPS CHARTS

STANDINGS Start Finish Pos College Pts Pts College 1 Magdalen 22 22 Christ Church 2 New College 19 19 Magdalen 3 Christ Church 16 16 New College 4 Trinity 14 14 Trinity 5 University 12 12 University 6 Balliol 11 11 St John's 7 Pembroke 9 9 Balliol 8 St John's 8 8 Merton 9 Lincoln 7 7 Brasenose 10 Brasenose 6 6 Corpus Christi 11 Corpus Christi 5 5 Pembroke 12 Keble 4 4 Oriel 13 Worcester 4 4 Lincoln 14 Merton 3 3 Keble 15 Jesus 3 3 Worcester 16 Exeter 2 2 Exeter 17 Oriel 2 2 Jesus 18 Queen's 2 2 Queen's 19 Hertford 2 2 Wadham 20 St Catherine's 1 1 Hertford 21 Wadham 1 1 St Catherine's 22 S.E.H. 1 1 S.E.H.

STATISTICS College All Crews [ ]=ranking Crews Bps Avg Merton 1[ 1] 6[ 1] 6.00[ 1] Oriel 1[ 1] 5[ 2] 5.00[ 2] Wadham 1[ 1] 2[ 3] 2.00[ 3] St John's 1[ 1] 2[ 3] 2.00[ 3] Christ Church 1[ 1] 2[ 3] 2.00[ 3] Corpus Christi 1[ 1] 1[ 6] 1.00[ 6] Brasenose 1[ 1] 1[ 6] 1.00[ 6] S.E.H. 1[ 1] 0[ 8] 0.00[ 8] Queen's 1[ 1] 0[ 8] 0.00[ 8] Exeter 1[ 1] 0[ 8] 0.00[ 8] University 1[ 1] 0[ 8] 0.00[ 8] Trinity 1[ 1] 0[ 8] 0.00[ 8] St Catherine's 1[ 1] -1[13] -1.00[13] Hertford 1[ 1] -1[13] -1.00[13] Balliol 1[ 1] -1[13] -1.00[13] New College 1[ 1] -1[13] -1.00[13] Magdalen 1[ 1] -1[13] -1.00[13] Jesus 1[ 1] -2[18] -2.00[18] Worcester 1[ 1] -2[18] -2.00[18] Keble 1[ 1] -2[18] -2.00[18] Lincoln 1[ 1] -4[21] -4.00[21] Pembroke 1[ 1] -4[21] -4.00[21]

Notes

• 6 days: Thu 23 – Wed 29 May 1907
• The Times Fri 24 May

  The Oxford University summer eight-oared races began yesterday afternoon. There was a very large attendance.

  The order of starting in the second division was :— Corpus, Keble, Worcester, Merton, Jesus, Exeter, Oriel, Queen's, Hertford, St. Catherine's, Wadham, and St. Edmund Hall. There were three bumps. Merton overtook Worcester near the Long Bridges; Oriel displaced Exeter opposite the New College barge; and Wadham bumped St. Catherine's before reaching the Weir's Bridge.

  In the first division the following was the order of starting :— Magdalen, New College, Christ Church, Trinity, University, Balliol, Pembroke, St. John's, Lincoln, Brasenose, and Corpus. Two changes only were made in this division. New College were bumped by Christ Church at the Free Water Stone, and Pembroke were overtaken by St. John's near Rough's Boathouse.

• The Daily Telegraph Fri 24 May

  The University eight-oar races were commenced at Oxford yesterday afternoon, when, owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the attendance of visitors was not so large as usual. The crews started in the following order [...]

  In the second division Corpus, the sandwich boat, had no difficulty in keeping clear of Keble, but Worcester, who followed, were caught by Merton at the Long Bridges. A splendid race between Jesus, Exeter, and Oriel resulted in the latter bumping Exeter at the New College barge. Queen's, the next boat, were hard pressed by Hertford, but reached the winning post half a length to the good. St. Catherine's were bumped by Wadham at the Weirs Bridge, and St. Edmund's Hall paddled up alone.

  In the first division Magdalen, the head boat, easily maintained their position, as New College, who followed, were caught by Christchurch early in the race. Trinity were pressed by University, but finished their starting distance ahead. St. John's secured Pembroke before reaching the Gut.

• The Times Sat 25 May

  Brighter weather prevailed at Oxford yesterday evening, and there was a large attendance for the second day's racing.

  The second division of boats started in the following order :— Corpus Christi, Keble, Merton, Worcester, Jesus, Oriel, Exeter, Queen's, Hertford, Wadham, St. Catharine's, and St. Edmunds' Hall [sic]. Although there was some exciting racing, only one bump took place, Merton overtaking Keble at the Willows. Jesus got within a few feet of Worcester, and were in turn themselves pressed by Oriel. Queen's at one time were within a quarter of a length of Exeter, and only three feet separated Wadham from Hertford.

  In the first division the order of starting was :— Magdalen, Christ Church, New College, Trinity, University, Balliol, St. John's, Pembroke, Lincoln, Brasenose, and Corpus Christi. After a magnificent struggle for the headship, Magdalen retained the position, finishing four yards in front of Christ Church. Trinity got within three feet of New College. St. John's bumped Balliol opposite the Exeter barge, and Brasenose caught Lincoln soon after passing the Long Bridges.

• The Daily Telegraph Sat 25 May

  The marked improvement in the weather at Oxford yesterday, when the summer eights were continued, was very agreeable, and probably this fact was responsible for the large increase in the attendance. The towing path was crowded, and there were many barges on the river. The pleasure of the gathering was heightened by the character of the racing, which throughout was exceedingly interesting.

  In the second division the order of starting was [...]. Corpus got well away from Keble, and held their own, but the latter were overtaken by Merton. A capital race was that between Worcester, Jesus, and Oriel. Each pressed in turns, but they kept their relative positions, and no bumps were effected. Though faster than Exeter, Queen's never looked like bumping, and Hertford, driven on by Wadham, pressed Queen's. Wadham failed to bump Hertford by a narrow margin.

  The first division order of starting was [...]. An exciting race was witnessed between Magdalen and Christ Church. The former at one time had their lead reduced to less than a length, but they ultimately held their own, and finished a quarter of a length in front. New College only got home a few feet in front of Trinity, whilst University were their starting distance behind Trinity and well away from Balliol. The latter were bumped by St. John's, and after Pembroke has escaped Lincoln, the latter were caught by Brasenose.

• The Times Mon 27 May

  In spite of the heavy showers, there was a large attendance at the University eight-oar races at Oxford on Saturday. At the invitation of the Rhodes' scholars, members of the Atlantic Union were present and watched the races from the college barges

  The second division started in the following order :— Corpus Christi, Merton, Keble, Worcester, Jesus, Oriel, Exeter, Queen's, Hertford, Wadham, St. Catharine's, and St. Edmund-Hall. Merton, who are represented by a powerful crew, bumped Corpus Christi at the Willows. Jesus were overtaken by Oriel at the New Cut. A fine race took place between Exeter, Queen's, and Hertford, a third of a length separating each of the boats at the finish.

  In the first division the order of starting was :— Magdalen, Christ Church, New College, Trinity, University, St. John's, Balliol, Pembroke, Brasenose, Lincoln, and Merton. After the close struggle of Friday evening intense interest was taken in the fight for the headship. An enormous crowd gathered at the starting point. The race proved most exciting. Gradually Christ Church crept up, but Magdalen doggedly persevered. After passing the Long-bridges Christ Church made a supreme effort and bumped Magdalen at the New Cut. It is 57 years [1850] since the "House" was head of the river. Trinity got within a quarter of a length of New College, and Merton made their second bump the same evening, and their fourth since the races began, by catching Lincoln in Iffley-reach.

• The Daily Telegraph Mon 27 May

  Unsettled weather marred the complete pleasure of the summer eights at Oxford on Saturday, whilst the racing was not quite so interesting as on previous days. Moreover, what bumps there were took place below Saunder's Bridge.

  The order of starting in the second division was: [...]. Merton steadily gained Corpus, but did not overtake them until reaching the Willows. Only one other bump was effected, Oriel overhauling Jesus, an unfortunate "crab" upsetting the latter.

  The first division order of starting was: [...]. Only two bumps were made in this division also, these being by Christchurch on Magdalen and Merton on Lincoln. A good race resulted between New College and Trinity, the latter being within half a length of their rivals at the boathouse, a distance they had reduced by one-half at the winning post.

• The Times Tue 28 May

  The weather was delightfully fine last evening, and the attendance was larger than on any previous day, the college barges being crowded with visitors.

  The second division started in the following order :— Lincoln, Corpus Christi, Keble, Worcester, Oriel, Jesus, Exeter, Queen's, Hertford, Wadham, St. Catherine's, and St. Edmund Hall. The racing was of an interesting character, although only one bump took place. Corpus Christi got within a quarter of a length of Lincoln, a similar distance dividing Keble from Corpus Christi. Oriel overtook Worcester just before reaching the Long Bridges. Queen's were half a length behind Exeter, and Hertford, after getting within 2ft. of Queen's at the New Cut, were about half a length behind them at the finish.

  The first division order of starting was :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Trinity, University, St. John's, Balliol, Pembroke, Brasenose, Merton, and Lincoln. Christ Church had no difficulty in maintaining the headship, and finished a length and a half in front of Magdalen. Trinity got within half a length of New College. Brasenose bumped Pembroke near the Ferry.

• The Daily Telegraph Tue 28 May

  The river at Oxford yesterday evening presented a brilliant spectacle when the 'Varsity summer eights were continued. The weather was beautifully fine, the atmosphere refreshing after the recent rain, and there were large crowds on the towing-path, in addition to numerous barges on the river.

  The order of starting in the Second Division was: [...] Lincoln finished with a length to spare, but Corpus only got home half a length in front of Keble. Oriel ran into Worcester on coming out of the Gut, but Exeter, after gaining on Jesus, lost ground, and failed to effect a bump. Queen's and Hertford were almost overlapping at one point, but the former recovered cleverly, and drawing away were only half a length from Exeter at the winning post. Wadham had little cause for anxiety, and St. Edmund's Hall [?] finished with an advantage of three-quarters of a length.

• The Times Wed 29 May

  The weather was very cold at Oxford last evening, and there was a falling off in the attendance at the eights.

  The second division started in the following order :— Lincoln, Corpus, Keble, Oriel, Worcester, Jesus, Exeter, Queen's, Hertford, Wadham, St. Catharine's, and St. Edmund Hall. Corpus overtook Lincoln under the willows; at the time Keble were pressing Corpus and the bump obstructed their passage. Oriel were thus enabled to row by Keble, and so gained a place. Jesus were caught by Exeter near the boathouse, and Hertford were displaced by Wadham about 30 yards from the post.

  The order in the first division was — Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Trinity, University, St. John's, Balliol, Brasenose, Pembroke, Merton, and Lincoln. There was but one bump, Merton catching Pembroke before getting out of Iffley Reach. Univesrity got to within half a length of Trinity.

• The Daily Telegraph Wed 29 May

  The unfavourable change in the weather did not have quite so serious an affect on the attendance at Oxford yesterday, when the University Summer Eights were continued, as might have been expected. The conditions, however, were very uncomfortable, and this detracted from the interest in the races.

  The second division order of starting was [...]. Lincoln were hard-pressed by Corpus, only leading by a quarter of a length as they came out of the Gut. Then, however, the third man of the Lincoln crew caught a bad crab, and before they could recover Corpus ran into them, and the two boats became interlocked. Keble were half a length behind, and in attempting to clear the first two boats, ran into the bank, with Oriel hanging on to them. The latter, however, steered clear, and rowing past Keble claimed a bump. Worcester, some distance in the rear, were unimpeded, whilst Exeter caught Jesus, and Queen's were saved further anxiety by Wadham overhauling Hertford. St. Edmund Hall followed a length behing St. Catherine's, but stopped rowing owing to Wadham having failed to get into the bank after making their bump.

  In the first division the order of starting was: [...]. There were no exciting incidents in this race. Christ Church finished three lengths to the good from Magdalen, and at a wider interval came New College, who were their distance ahead of Trinity. The latter at one point had lost a good deal of ground to University, but they finished strongly. St. John's maintained a lead of a length from Balliol, the latter being well clear of Brasenose. Pembroke were caught by Merton before getting out of Iffley Reach.

• The Times Thu 30 May

  The University eight-oared races at Oxford were brought to a close yesterday in favourable conditions. An enormous crowd assembled at the riverside for both divisions of the racing...

  The second division started in the following order :— Corpus Christi, Lincoln, Oriel, Keble, Worcester, Exeter, Jesus, Queen's, Wadham, Hertford, St. Catharine's, and St. Edmund Hall. From the outset Oriel gained on Lincoln, the latter being within a length of Corpus at the Long Bridges. Oriel eventually succeeded in bumping Lincoln opposite the Keble barge. Exeter finished about a length from Worcester.

  The first division order of starting was :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Trinity, University, St. John's, Balliol, Brasenose, Merton, Pembroke, and Corpus Christi. Christ Church did not experience the least difficulty in maintaining the headship, and were loudly cheered at the finish. Merton overtook Brasenose at the ferry, and Corpus Christi bumped Pembroke near the same spot. Trinity succeeded in getting within half a length of New College. [list of members of head crew]

  The number of bumps in the six days' racing was 22, of which Merton made six, Oriel five, and Christ Church, St. John's, and Wadham two each. Lincoln and Pembroke lost four places each and Keble, Worcester, and Jesus two each. . The last time Christ Church finished head of the river was in 1849.

• The Daily Telegraph Thu 30 May

  The Oxford Summer Eights were concluded yesterday, and, as was expected, Christ Church maintained the position they have occupied after bumping Magdalen, and finished up head of the river. The improvement in the weather was very agreeable, and the attendance constituted a record, many of the interested spectators being unable to gain suitable positions from which to view the races. Christ Church repeated their performance of the previous evening, and finished with a three lengths' lead from Magdalen, who in turn, were a long way ahead of New College. Merton, during the week, succeeded in bumping every boat in front of them, and they gain the highest number of bumps, namely, six. In the Second Division Oriel did well, whilst Wadham, after a series of row overs, at length made an upward move.

  In the Second Division the order of starting was: [...]. There was an excellent race between the leading boats, and Oriel ran into Lincoln opposite the Keble barge. The other boats were all some distance apart, varying from a length and a half to two lengths. Through Hertford gained on Wadham, they could not get nearer than a length.

  The First Division order of starting was: [...]. Rowing a fast stroke Christ Church steadily increased their advantage, and got home fully three lengths to the good. Magdalen were four lengths in front of New College, who were pressed to within half a length by Trinity. Merton gained their sixth bump at the expense of Brasenose, and Pembroke were overtaken by Corpus.

• In other news ... [1907]

  Mon 13 May

  The 5th Congress of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party convenes in secret in London

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