Torpids 1906

BUMPS CHARTS

STANDINGS Start Finish Pos College Pts Pts College 1 New College 40 37 University 2 University 35 35 New College 3 Brasenose 30 32 Magdalen 4 Balliol 26 29 Balliol 5 Magdalen 24 27 Christ Church 6 Christ Church 17 15 Brasenose 7 Exeter 13 15 Exeter 8 Pembroke 12 12 Pembroke 9 Trinity 11 11 Trinity 10 Merton 10 9 Lincoln 11 Keble 9 7 Merton 12 Lincoln 8 7 Keble 13 Corpus Christi 6 5 St John's 14 St John's 6 5 Queen's 15 Queen's 4 4 Corpus Christi 16 Hertford 4 3 Worcester 17 Oriel 3 3 Hertford 18 Worcester 2 2 Oriel 19 Wadham 2 2 Jesus 20 St Catherine's 1 1 St Catherine's 21 Jesus 1 1 Wadham

STATISTICS College All Crews [ ]=ranking Crews Bps Avg Magdalen 2[ 1] 9[ 1] 4.50[ 1] Christ Church 2[ 1] 8[ 2] 4.00[ 2] Jesus 1[10] 5[ 3] 5.00[ 3] Worcester 1[10] 4[ 4] 4.00[ 4] Balliol 2[ 1] 2[ 5] 1.00[ 5] University 2[ 1] 2[ 5] 1.00[ 5] Queen's 1[10] 1[ 7] 1.00[ 7] Lincoln 1[10] 1[ 7] 1.00[ 7] Exeter 1[10] 1[ 7] 1.00[ 7] St John's 2[ 1] 1[ 7] 0.50[ 7] St Catherine's 1[10] 0[11] 0.00[11] Pembroke 1[10] 0[11] 0.00[11] Trinity 2[ 1] -2[13] -1.00[13] New College 2[ 1] -2[13] -1.00[13] Wadham 1[10] -3[15] -3.00[15] Oriel 1[10] -3[15] -3.00[15] Hertford 1[10] -3[15] -3.00[15] Corpus Christi 1[10] -3[15] -3.00[15] Merton 1[10] -3[15] -3.00[15] Keble 2[ 1] -5[20] -2.50[20] Brasenose 2[ 1] -10[21] -5.00[21]

Notes

• 6 days: Thu 22 – Wed 28 Feb 1906

• The Times Fri 23 Feb

  The torpid races at Oxford began yesterday afternoon in fine but bitterly cold weather. Thirty crews took part in the races, one more than last year, and there were some exciting struggles.

  The third division started in the following order :— Oriel, Brasenose II, Magdalen II, Christ Church II, Keble II, Worcester, Wadham, Trinity II, St. Catherine's, Jesus, and St. John's [II]. Brasenose II were overtaken by Magdalen II near the Long Bridges; Worcester caught Keble II soon after passing the Freewater Stone, and St. Catherine's bumped Trinity II at the Red Post.

  The order of starting in the second division was :— Merton, Trinity, Lincoln, Balliol II, Keble, Corpus, University II, St. John's, Queen's, Hertford, and Oriel. The racing generally was of a most interesting character. After a hard struggle Merton finished a length to the good; Balliol II were unfortunate. One of the rudder lines broke at an early stage, and they ran into the bank, thus losing a place to Keble. University bumped Corpus opposite the Christ Church barge; St. John's had the greatest difficulty in escaping Queen's, who were within a third of a length at the Boathouse.

  The first division order of starting was :— University, Brasenose, New College, Magdalen, Balliol, New College II, Christ Church, Exeter, Pembroke, and Merton. University had no difficulty in retaining the headship; New College bumped Brasenose near the Long Bridges, but their second boat lost a place to Christ Church just before reaching the Willows.

• The Daily Telegraph Fri 23 Feb

  With an unpleasantly raw south-easterly wind blowing the annual torpid races began at Oxford yesterday, on, for the most part, choppy water, which made some of the crews give a poor account of themselves. University, the head boat, however, rowed up in good style, and hardly looked like being caught. In all, seven bumps were made. In the third division, Magdalen 2 defeated Brasenose 2, Worcester Keble 2, and St. Catherine's Trinity 2. In the second division, Keble bumped Keble 2 [? presumably Balliol 2], and University 2 bumped Corpus. Amongst the first division boats Brasenose were unexpectedly caught by New College, and Christ Church beat New College 2. Some of the racing proved most interesting, but, the races being fixed a week earlier than usual, several of the crews would have been improved by a little more practice.

• The Times Sat 24 Feb

  The weather yesterday was most unfavourable for the torpid races, as snow fell for some time.

  The third division started in the following order :— Oriel, Magdalen II, Brasenose II, Christ Church II, Worcester, Keble II, Wadham, St. Catherine's, Trinity II, Jesus, and St. John's II. At an early stage Oriel were hard pressed by Magdalen II who succeeded in making the bump before the Long Bridges were reached. Brasenose II were no match for Christ Church II, the latter proving successful under the Willows Trinity II got off badly and were overtaken by Jesus before 200 yards had been covered.

  The second division order of starting was :— Merton, Trinity, Lincoln, Keble, Balliol II, University II, Corpus, St. John's, Queen's, Hertford, and Magdalen II. An exciting race took place between Merton and Trinity, the latter were within a few feet of bumping at the boathouse, but Merton persevered gamely, and ultimately finished a quarter of a length to the good. Keble lost the position they had gained on Thursday, Balliol II overtaking them at the Willows. St. John's were hardly pressed by Queen's, who made an unsuccessful attempt to bump at the Cherwell. From this point St. John's improved, and got home fairly easily. Magdalen II scored their second bump by catching Hertford at the Freewater Stone.

  In the first division the order of starting was :— University, New College, Brasenose, Magdalen, Balliol, Christ Church, New College II, Exeter, Pembroke, and Merton. Brasenose were no match for Magdalen, who went at a fast stroke, and made the bump early in the race. An interesting struggle between Balliol and Christ Church ended in the latter's victory opposite their own barge.

• The Daily Telegraph Sat 24 Feb

  The annual races were continued at Oxford yesterday in changeable weather, snow and sunshine alternating. The racing proved most interesting, and some capital finishes were witnessed by a large number of people. In the third division Magdalen (2) bumped Oriel, Christ Church (2) defeated Brasenose (2), and Jesus beat Trinity (2). In the second division Balliol (2) caught Keble, and Magdalen (2) bumped Hertford. In the first division Magdalen defeated Brasenose, and Christ Church bumped Balliol.

• The Times Mon 26 Feb

  Although the weather was most unfavourable, snow falling for some time during the afternoon, there was a large attendance at the Oxford University torpid races on Saturday.

  The third division of boats started in the following order :— Hertford, Oriel, Christ Church II, Brasenose II, Worcester, Keble II, Wadham, St. Catherine's, Jesus, Trinity II, and St. John's II. Oriel were outpaced by Christ Church II, the latter making the bump soon after passing the ferry. Worcester pressed Brasenose II the greater part of the course, but Brasenose finished about two lengths to the good. St. Catherine's were overtaken by Jesus at the Freewater stone, and St. John's displaced Trinity II at the Weirs-bridge.

  The second division started as follows :— Merton, Trinity, Lincoln, Balliol II, Keble, University II, Corpus, St. John's, Queen's, Magdalen II, and Hertford. An exciting struggle took place between Trinity and Merton. Less than a length separated them at the Red Post, and it was only by dogged determination that Merton finished about a yard in front. Balliol II got within half a length of Lincoln at the New Cut, but were unable to sustain the effort. University II overtook Keble at the Willows. Magdalen II lowered the colours of Queen's at the Long-bridges.

  The first division order of starting was as follows :— University, New College, Magdalen, Brasenose, Christ Church, Balliol, New College II, Exeter, Pembroke, and Merton. University were never in danger, but a close struggle took place between Magdalen and New College. At the Red Post Magdalen overlapped, and they were decidedly unlucky in not making the bump; as it was New College finished with only a few feet to the good. Christ Church had no difficulty in catching Brasenose, the bump taking place before the Long-bridges were reached. This was the only change which took place in this division.

• The Daily Telegraph Mon 26 Feb

  The Oxford University torpid races were continued on Saturday in cold and cheerless weather. Some very interesting racing took place. Magdalen (2) made their fourth bump, and University (2) and the two Christ Church crews all continued their upward careers, but there was little change in the positions of the other boats.

• The Times Tue 27 Feb

  Delightful weather prevailed at Oxford yesterday afternoon while the torpid races were in progress.

  The third division started in the following order :— Hertford, Christ Church II, Oriel, Brasenose II, Worcester, Keble II, Wadham, Jesus, St. Catherine's, St. John's II, and Trinity II. Christ Church II gained rapidly from the outset and bumped Hertford just before reaching the Long Bridges. Oriel were pressed by Brasenose II as far as the Boathouse, from which point they were in no danger. Within a short distance of the finish No.6 in the Brasenose boat caught a crab, and Worcester, taking advantage of the mishap, made a bump a few yards from the post. Jesus caught Wadham at the Ferry. St. Catherine's were no match for St. John's II, who were successful soon after passing the Freewater Stone.

  In the second division the order of starting was :— Merton, Trinity, Lincoln, Balliol II, University II, Keble, Corpus, St. John's, Magdalen II, Queen's, and Christ Church II. Trinity bumped Merton opposite the New College barge. Balliol II got within half a length of Lincoln, Corpus pressed Keble for a considerable distance, and Magdalen II scored their fourth victory by overtaking St. John's early in the race.

  The first division starting order was :— University, New College, Magdalen, Christ Church, Brasenose, Balliol, New College II, Exeter, Pembroke, and Trinity. New College were soon pressed by Magdalen, who made their bump under the Willows, and Brasenose wre compelled to give way to Balliol at the Ferry. No other bumps took place in this division.

  No coverage in The Daily Telegraph

• The Times Wed 28 Feb

  The weather was fine and there was a large attendance at the races yesterday afternoon.

  The third division started in the following order :— Christ Church II, Hertford, Oriel, Worcester, Brasenose II, Keble II, Jesus, Wadham, St. John's II, St. Catherine's, and Trinity II. Worcester overtook Oriel before reaching the Long Bridges. Jesus bumped Keble II soon after passing the Freewater Stone, St. John's II caught Wadham at the Free Ferry.

  In the second division the order of starting was :— Trinity, Merton, Lincoln, Balliol II, University II, Keble, Corpus, Magdalen II, St. John's, Queen's, and Christ Church II. There was a capital race between the first three boats, and Lincoln eventually overtook Merton under the the Willows. Magdalen II bumped Corpus soon after passing the Long Bridges, and Queen's caught St. John's opposite the Freewater Stone.

  The first division order of starting was :— University, Magdalen, New College, Christ Church, Balliol, Brasenose, New College II, Exeter, Pembroke, and Trinity. A magnificent struggle took place for the headship. After passing the Long Bridges Magdalen gained rapidly, and at the Red Post there was barely a quarter of a length between the boats. Soon afterwards Magdalen appeared almost to overlap University. The University cox, however, steered with the best possible judgment, and had the satisfaction of seeing his crew finish a bare quarter of a length to the good. Christ Church pressed New College early in the race, and made their bump under the Green Bank. New College II overtook Brasenose soon after clearing the Weirs Bridge.

  No coverage in The Daily Telegraph
• The Times Thu 1 March

  The Torpid races at Oxford ended yesterday afternoon. In the three divisions there were ten bumps, a most exceptional number for the last day's racing. A strong westerly wind made the river very choppy and considerably interfered with the oarsmen.

  The Third Division started in the following order :— Christ Church II, Hertford, Worcester, Oriel, Brasenose II, Jesus, Keble II, St. John's II, Wadham, St. Catherine's, and Trinity II. Worcester bumped Hertford under the Willows; Jesus caught Brasenose II at the Long Bridges; Keble II were no match for St. John's II, who bumped them near the Freewater Stone; and St. Catherine's, after an exciting struggle, overtook Wadham at the Cherwell.

  In the Second Division the order of starting was :— Trinity, Lincoln, Merton, Balliol II, University II, Keble, Magdalen II, Corpus, Queen's, St. John's, and Christ Church II. Merton from the outset were hardly pressed by Balliol II, who caught them under the Willows; Magdalen II. made their seventh bump by overtaking Keble soon after passing the Long Bridges; Queen's caught Corpus opposite the barge of the latter; and Christ Church II bumped St. John's at the New Cut.

  The First Division order of starting was :— University, Magdalen, Christ Church, New College, Balliol, New College II, Brasenose, Exeter, Pembroke, and Trinity. In a fine struggle for the headship University maintained their supremacy by a few yards, while a couple of feet only separated Christ Church from Magdalen. New College were bumped by Balliol near the Long Bridges; and Brasenose were overtaken by Exeter before reaching the Willows.
  [article then lists head crew, and start and finish orders]

• The Daily Telegraph Thu 1 March

  The Oxford University torpids terminated yesterday, where, after a splendid struggle, University succeeded in maintaining the headship of the river by a very narrow margin from Magdalen, who had less than a yard to spare from Christ Church. The Brasenose crew made a disappointing exhibition, but Jesus did well during the six days' racing, recording five bumps. Magdalen (2) went up seven places, thereby scoring a highest possible number of bumps.

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