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These races began yesterday. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a very large attendance. An entirely new feature was introduced this year in the boats rowing in three divisions instead of two, the alteration being necessary by the new rule allowing any college in the first division to put on a second boat.The third division boats started in the following order :— Queen's, Wadham, Hertford, St. Catherine's, St. Edmund Hall, New College II, Christ Church II, Magdalen II, Trinity II, and St. John's II. Wadham bumped Queen's at the free water stone. An uncommon incident happened in the rowing soon after passing the weirs bridge. New College II displaced St. Edmund Hall, and as the boats dropped out Christ Church II raced after St. Catherine's, whom they overtook near the Cherwell, gaining thereby three places while St. Catherine's lost three. Magdalen II were bumped by Trinity II before reaching the long bridges.
The order in the second division was :— Brasenose, Corpus Christi, Pembroke, Oriel, Lincoln, Keble, Worcester, Exeter, Jesus, and Wadham. There were three changes, Oriel bumping Pembroke near the long bridges, Worcester overtaking Keble near the same spot, and Jesus being displaced by Wadham at Rough's boathouse, this being the second success of the last-named during the afternoon.
The order of the first division was :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Trinity, University, St. John's, Balliol, Merton, and Brasenose. The first four boats maintained their starting distances. Balliol drew well on to St. John's at the willows, where they made a shot, and missed; but after another unsuccessful effort they succeeded in making their bump, the only one in the division, at the boathouse.
The summer eight-oared races were commenced yesterday evening at Oxford. This year there are three divisions instead of two, as in previous years, some of the colleges having put on a second crew, viz., New College, Christ Church, Magdalen, Trinity, and St. John's. The following was the order of the start [...].In the third division, Queen's (the sandwich boat) fell to Wadham in the Gut; St. Edmund Hall were caught by New College in Iffley Reach; Christ Church — who followed — bumped St. Catherine's at the Cherwell, thus gaining three places, whilst Magdalen succumbed to Trinity at Long Bridges.
In the second division Oriel bumped Pembroke at the Ferry, Worcester caught Keble at Long Bridges, and Jesus fell to Wadham at Weirs Bridge.
In the first division, Christ Church finished well away from Magdalen, and Balliol bumped St. John's at the boathouse after an ineffective shot at the Willows.
Notwithstanding that heavy hail and rain storms prevailed yesterday, there was again a large attendance of spectators.In the third division the order was :— Jesus, Queen's, Hertford, Christ Church II, New College II, St. Edmund's Hall, St. Catherine's, Trinity II, Magdalen II, and St. John's II. Christ Church II overtook Hertford near the Freewater Stone. The unusual occurrence of Thursday was repeated yesterday in one boat gaining three places and another losing to the same extent. Trinity II displaced St. Catherine's in Iffley Reach, and as the boats dropped aside Magdalen II made a strenuous effort to bump St. Edmund's Hall, and in this they were successful at the Willows.
The order in the second division was :— Brasenose, Corpus Christi, Oriel, Pembroke, Lincoln, Worcester, Keble, Exeter, Wadham, and Jesus. An exciting race ensued between Brasenose, Corpus Christi, and Oriel, but no bump occurred. Pembroke were bumped by Lincoln near the Long Bridges. Wadham, who had gained two successes on Thursday, were close on to Exeter at the Willows, but Exeter succeeded in catching Keble shortly afterwards.
The first division started in the following order :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Trinity, University, Balliol, St. John's, Merton, and Brasenose. There was only one bump in this division, Balliol overtaking University before reaching the Long Bridges. An exciting struggle was seen between St. John's and Merton, the former getting to the winning post barely a quarter of a length to the good.
The weather was unkindly mixed at Oxford yesterday, when the University summer eights were continued. There was a cold wind, and sunshine, rain, and hail alternated; but fortunately the racing had many pleasing features.There was splendid struggle between the two leading boats of the third division. Coming out of the Gut, Queen's were within reach of Jesus, but they fell away along the Willows, and, staying well, the latter passed the post nearly a length to the good. Hertford succumbed to Christ Church II near the Free Water Stone; New II paddled in; and St. Catherine's, being caught by Trinity II in Iffley Reach, Magdalen II went in pursuit of St. Edmund Hall and succeeded in catching them at the Willows.
In the second division, Brasenose finished half a length in front of Corpus, and the latter a length ahead of Oriel. Pembroke failed to escape Lincoln, striking their colours after leaving the Gut. An exciting race was witnessed between Keble, Exeter, and Wadham. The last-named got right on to Exeter, who gained rapidly on Keble, and saved themselves by bumping the latter at the Willows.
Christ Church again maintained their position in the first division, reaching the post with nearly their starting distance in hand. New were only half a length behind Magdalen. Trinity followed several lengths in the rear, and the only bump effected was by Balliol, who caught University before the Gut was reached.
Delightful weather prevailed when the University summer eights were continued at Oxford on Saturday.The third division started in the following order :— Jesus, Queen's, Christ Church II, Hertford, New College II, Magdalen II, Trinity II, St. Catherine's, St. Edmund Hall, and St. John's II. Christ Church II went off at a rapid pace, and overtook Queen's at the Ferry. Hertford were again unfortunate, as New College II came up quickly after passing the Long Bridges, and made the bump under the Willows. Magdalen II were hard pressed by Trinity II and before the boathouse was reached the bump seemed inevitable. One of the Trinity II crew, however, caught a "crab," and this allowed Magdalen II to get home safely. St. John's II displaced St. Edmund Hall soon after passing the Weirs Bridge.
The order in the second division was :— Brasenose, Corpus Christi, Oriel, Lincoln, Pembroke, Worcester, Exeter, Keble, Wadham, and Jesus. From the start Brasenose had to row hard, as Corpus Christi were driven along by Oriel. The latter were successful at the Corporation Ferry. Pembroke were overtaken by Worcester under the Willows, Exeter at the time being within a length of Worcester. Wadham rowed in capital style, and secured Keble at the Ferry.
The first division order of starting was :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Trinity, Balliol, University, St. John's, Merton, and Brasenose. Christ Church passed the flag quite their starting distance in front. New College gained somewhat on Magdalen, but a length separated the boats at the finish. Balliol bumped Trinity near the Freewater Stone, and St. John's bumped University soon after passing the Ferry.
Though the weather was summerlike at Oxford on Saturday, and there was a largely increased attendance, the racing in connection with the 'Varsity Summer Eights was rather disappointing. Indeed, there was nothing approaching a close finish.In the the third division, which started first, there were three bumps, Christ Church II overtaking Queen's, New Colege catching Hertford, and St. John's II overhauling St. Edmund Hall.
Oriel showed unexpected pace in the Second Division, and coming up rapidly they bumped Corpus at the entrance to the Gut. Worcester got the better of Pembroke at the Willows, and after Exeter had paddled in, Keble fell victims to Wadham in the Gut.
Christ Church never distressed themselves in the First Division, holding Magdalen with ease. At one point New College drew within half a length of Magdalen, but the latter drew away again. Balliol showed capital form, gaining quickly on Trinity in Iffley Reach, and bumping them in the Gut; whilst St. John's did even better, by catching University at the Freewater Stone. The racing will be continued to-day.
Owing to the rather cold and threatening weather there was a smaller attendance at the races yesterday afternoon.In the third division the order was Jesus, Christ Church II, Queen's, New College II, Hertford, Magdalen II, Trinity II, St. Catherine's, St. John's II, and St. Edmund Hall. Christ Church II gained rapidly on Jesus from the Weir's-bridge, and made their bump at the Freewater Stone. Queen's were displaced by New College II under the Willows. Trinity II caught Magdalen II at the Red Post at the time when the latter were close on to Hertford. St. John's II were within half a length of St. Catherine's.
The order in the second division was Brasenose, Oriel, Corpus Christi, Lincoln, Worcester, Pembroke, Exeter, Wadham, Keble, and Christ Church II. Brasenose struggled home half a length to the good from Oriel, and Pembroke were within a similar distance of Worcester. Shortly after the start Wadham displaced Exeter, and a short but sharp struggle ensued between Keble and Christ Church II, the latter gaining their bump at the Weirs-bridge, and making their second success in the afternoon and their seventh since the races began.
In the first division the order of starting was Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Balliol, Trinity, St. John's, University, Merton, and Brasenose. The leading boat had not the slightest difficulty in maintaining its position, and Magdalen were well away from New College. St. John's gained rapidly on Trinity at the start, but the latter drew clear for some distance, and it was not until nearing the Red Post that St. John's were successful in overtaking them. University were bumped by Merton shortly after passing the Willows.
The weather at Oxford yesterday, when the 'Varsity summer eights were continued, was very uninviting, and there was a considerably reduced attendance. The racing, too, was not very exhilarating.The greater number of bumps was recorded in the third division, Christ Church II leading off with an easy victory over Jesus, and later firmly establishing themselves in the third [second?] division. Queen's were run down by New College II immediately they entered the Willow reach, and after Hertford had had a lucky escape from Magdalen II the latter were overtaken by Trinity II at the Red Post. St. John's II made a good effort to overhaul St. Catherine's, but failed by half a length.
Oriel made a capital attempt to secure the headship of the second division, but Brasenose eventually got home by half a length. Corpus followed their distance behind Oriel, and a length in front of Lincoln; Exeter were quickly overtaken by Wadham, and Christ Church II bumped Keble at the Weirs Bridge.
Christ Church again held their own in the first division without any difficulty, and Magdalen were well away from New. Balliol did not realise expectations, as they could not gain on the latter, despite the fact that they had to re-arrange their crew. St. John's went off at a great pace, and gained rapidly on Trinity in the first minute, but they did not make the bump until nearing the Red Post. University were defeated by Merton at the commencement of the Green Bank.
The weather yesterday, at Oxford, was of a more genial character than on any other day of the races, and there was consequently a greatly increased attendance on the college barges and the river banks.In the third division the order of starting was :— Keble, Jesus, New College II, Queen's, Hertford, Trinity II, Magdalen II, St. Catherine's, St. John's II, and St. Edmund Hall. New College II bumped Jesus at the Willows, and at the Weirs-bridge Hertford were diplaced by Trinity II. St. Catherine's, who narrowly escaped disaster on Monday, were not so fortunate on this occasion, St. John's catching them before the end of Iffley Reach.
The second division started in the following order :— Brasenose, Oriel, Corpus Christi, Lincoln, Worcester, Pembroke, Wadham, Exeter, Christ Church II, and Keble. Lincoln passed the post with only half a length to spare from Worcester. Pembroke were bumped by Wadham at Free Waterstone [sic], and Christ Church II added to their long list of successes by bumping Exeter near the same spot.
The order in the first division was :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Balliol, St. John's, Trinity, Merton, University, and Brasenose. Magdalen got to within a length of the leading boat, and a similar distance separated them from New College. Trinity were overtaken by Merton at the Willows, and this was the only change in the division.
Fine summer weather on the concluding day of the races caused a greatly increased attendance of spectators at Oxford yesterday, but they were not rewarded with much excitement, as only three changes occurred.The 9 places gained by Christ Church II was a record for 6 days' racing, although in 1844 Merton rose 11 places in 10 days.The order in the third division was Keble, New College II, Jesus, Queen's, Trinity II, Hertford, Magdalen II, St. John's II, St. Catharine's, and St. Edmund Hall. Trinity II easily overtook Queen's near the Long Bridges. All the other boats were their starting distance apart.
In the second division the following was the order :— Brasenose, Oriel, Corpus Christi, Lincoln, Worcester, Wadham, Pembroke, Christ Church II, Exeter, and Keble. Oriel gained on Brasenose, and they were within a third of a length at the finish. Wadham continued their upward career by displacing Worcester, making their bump at the Free-water Stone, and Christ Church II also added one more to their victories by overtaking Pembroke near the same place.
The following was the order in the first division :— Christ Church, Magdalen, New College, Balliol, St. John's, Merton, Trinity, University, and Brasenose. No bump was made in this division. Balliol gained considerably on New College, and Merton succeeded at one time in getting within a quarter of a length of St. John's, and at the finish they were slightly over that distance behind. University were within half a length of Trinity at the post.
In the six days' racing there were 40 changes. Christ Church II secured a record in obtaining nine bumps. Wadham made six bumps, Trinity II five, Balliol three, and Merton, Oriel, and St. John's II two each. St. Catharine's, Pembroke, and St. Edmund Hall lost five places each, Keble and Queen's four each, and Trinity, University, Jesus, and Hertford three each.
No crew details are given for the Christ Church head crew.
The Oxford University summer eights were concluded yesterday under most delightful conditions. There was bright sunshine throughout the afternoon, a refreshing breeze, and smooth water. Unfortunately, the rowing during the races has not been of a very high standard, and, as was expected, Christ Church retained the headship of the first division without difficulty. Magdalen were a fast crew, and often gained on the leaders, but the latter were never in serious danger of being bumped. One of the chief features of the races was the success which attended the efforts of Christ Church II. In the six days they registered as many as nine bumps.In the third division the contests were rather uninteresting. Keble easily maintained their position, and quite four lengths separated New from Jesus. Queen's again went down, Trinity II catching them before the end of the Gut was reached. All the remaining boats finished their distances apart.
Oriel made a praiseworthy effort to secure the headship of the second division, but, spurting strongly near the finish, Brasenose got home with a third of a length to spare. Corpus were fully three lengths in the rear, and Lincoln their starting distance behind the latter. Worcester were bumped by Wadham at the Freewater Stone, and Pembroke were caught by Christ Church II at the same place. Exeter paddled up well in front of Keble.
Showing fine pace, Christ Church easily maintained their distance in front of Magdalen in the first division, and the latter kept well away from New, who, in turn, had a considerable advantage over Balliol. St. John's experienced some difficulty in keeping clear of Merton, and University got within half a length of Trinity.
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