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Racing for the Oxford Torpids starts tomorrow, and will continue until Saturday. There are thirty-six entries, one less than last year, Lincoln having withdrawn their second boat. R. C. Sherriff, author of "Journey's End", and W. E. Henley, the Rugby Blue, are rowing in the New College boat. The order of the start is: [...]
The Torpids or spring eight-oared races begin at Oxford to-day. The crews have never had more favourable conditions for their practice, and in any case they cannot have anything but a normal stream to contend with, as the river is now at summer level. There are 39 crews competing, as against 37 last year. Lincoln are not represented by a second crew, but Worcester II, Pembroke II, and Christ Church III are added to the list.Corpus start Head of the River, but they will have some difficulty in maintaining their position. If Wadham get overtaken by Magdalen, who are the most stylish crew on the river, they have a big advantage over the other crews, as they have seven of their last year's Putney crew rowing [presumably referring to the 1931 Head of the River Race, where they finished =9th]. Keble promised to have a good eight, but the order has been disorganized through illness, a fate shared by several others. New College have R. C. Sherriff rowing at No. 7. with W. E. Henley, the Rugby forward, at No. 6. and as they are down in the Second Division may improve their position. University College possess a lot of strength in the body of their boat, a remark which also applies to Christ Church, who start just above them.
University College nearly had their barge destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. Fortunately, Dick Talboys, the University waterman, was walking along the towing path about 7 o'clock and, noticing some smoke coming from the base of the chimney, gave the alarm, with the result that the fire brigade were soon on the scene. The fire, however, was not extinguished until the dressing room had been practically burnt out and several hundreds of pounds' worth of damage done.
The boats will start in the following order:— [...]
The Torpid Races were begun at Oxford yesterday in delightful weather; in fact, throughout their practice the crews have been most lucky. The conditions have not been reflected in the rowing, which has been very disappointing, and only in one or two crews has it approached anything like the usual standard. Some crews, certainly, have experienced very bad luck during training. Keble and Balliol were unfortunate, and St. Peter's Hall had to find a new stroke at the beginning of the week.Third Division. The order of starting in this division was :— University College II, Keble II, Hertford, Brasenose II, Exeter II, Jesus, Balliol III, Christ Church II, Oriel II, St. John's II, Merton II, Worcester II, Pembroke II, Christ Church III. University College II were soon in difficulties, Keble II getting away very smartly and bumping them near Weir's Bridge. Hertford rowed through, after Brasenose II had been bumped by Exeter II at the Free Ferry. Jesus, deprived of a possible bump over Exeter, went all out to overhaul Hertford. They gained a lot of ground up to the Boathouse, but Hertford held their own along the Wall, and eventually finished about a length to the good. Balliol III followed a long way behind Jesus. Christ Church II also rowed through, but St. John's II bumped Oriel II before coming out of Iffley Reach. Merton II started badly, and Worcester II bumped them near Haystack Corner, while Pembroke II and Christ Church III came in some distance apart.
Second Division. The order of starting was :— Exeter, New College, Merton, St. John's, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln, Queen's, Pembroke, Wadham II, Trinity, St. Peter's Hall, New College II, Magdalen II, Keble II. There was a most interesting race between the leading three boats, New College making ground steadily on Exeter and losing it to Merton. Half a length divided each at the Boathouse, but, going along the Wall, New College drew on to Exeter and at the Cherwell they were a quarter of a length behind. Merton by this time were falling away somewhat, but New College finished with a fine spurt and were overlapping Exeter at the Christ Church Barge. Their cox, however, shot too soon, and missed, and Exeter succeeded in getting home in safety, Merton following in a length behind New College. St. John's kept well away from St. Edmund Hall, who had doubled their starting distance from Lincoln when they passed the Post. There was another good race between Queen's, Pembroke, and Wadham II, the last-named of whom were right on to Pembroke coming out of the Gut. Pembroke held them from this point, and, gaining rapidly on Queen's after passing the Boathouse, made their bump at the Oriel Barge. St. Peter's Hall and New College II paddled through, but Magdalen II were bumped by Keble II at Haystack Corner.
First Division. The order of starting was :— Corpus, Wadham, Magdalen, Balliol, Worcester, Keble, Balliol II, Christ Church, University College, St. Catherine's, Brasenose, Oriel, Exeter. Corpus kept their place at the head of the division, although not without having to row hard. Wadham, driven on by Magdalen, had got up well with them coming out of the Gut, but they were compelled to go wide, and this enabled Corpus to recover themselves before Wadham were bumped by Magdalen just after passing the Long Bridges. Balliol, who were being hard pressed by Worcester at the time, had to go wide to get clear of the boats in front and were bumped half-way up the Willow Bank, Keble being well behind Worcester at the time. Christ Church, notwithstanding a rearrangement of their crew, soon had the measure of Balliol II, whom they bumped passing the Free Ferry. University College finished well away from St. Catherine's, and whatever chance Brasenose had of overtaking the latter was spoilt through one of their men catching a crab, and Oriel bumped them near Salter's Launch Works.
There were thirty-nine entries for the Oxford University Torpids, which commenced yesterday, and will conclude next Wednesday. There were ten bumps altogether, four in the first division, two in the second, and four in the third. Detail: [tables of divisions, with bumps indicated by brackets].
The Torpid Races were continued at Oxford yesterday in cold, cheerless weather, following a hard frost of 13deg [F, so -10.6°C]. There was, however, again a large attendance at the riverside. There were more bumps recorded than had been the case on Thursday, there being five in both the First and Third Divisions. As was expected after their easy victory over Wadham, Magdalen deprived Corpus of the headship without much difficulty, making their bump before the boats got out of Iffley Reach. New College made amends for their disappointment of the previous afternoon, as, after depriving Exeter of the headship of the Second Division, they brought off a double by bumping Brasenose, in the First, after a hard race from the Willows to near the finish.Third Division. The starting order was :— Magdalen II, University College II, Hertford, Exeter II, Brasenose II, Jesus, Balliol III, Christ Church II, St. John's II, Oriel II, Worcester II, Merton II, Pembroke II, Christ Church III. Magdalen II, who had come down from the Second Division on the previous afternoon, failed to retain the headship, University II, who were well up on them entering the Gut, making their bump half-way along the Green Bank. Exeter II gained rapidly on Hertford in Iffley Reach, and coming out of the Gut were within half a length. Hertford made a good effort at the Wall, but Exeter II came up again, and made their bump just before reaching the Cherwell. Jesus made a big effort immediately after the start and bumped Brasenose II at the Ferry, Balliol III being a long way behind Jesus at the time. Christ Church II held St. John's II for a while, but St. John's II came up very fast in Iffley Reach and bumped them at the Weirs Bridge. There was a fine race between Oriel II and Worcester II, the latter being well up at the Boathouse. Oriel II got away again along the Wall, but Worcester II came up after passing the Cherwell, and less than a quarter of a length divided the crews at the finish. There was a short and sharp struggle between Merton II and Pembroke II, the latter making their bump at the Free Water Stone.
Second Division. The order of starting was :— Exeter, New College, Merton, St. John's, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln, Pembroke, Queen's, Wadham II, Trinity, St. Peter's Hall, New College II, Keble II, University College II. New College, who had only just missed bumping Exeter on the previous afternoon, made amends for their ill-luck, as, gaining steadily up Iffley Reach, they were within half a length coming out of the Gut. Spurting hard along the Green Bank, they made their bump at the Red Post. Merton lost ground to St. John's in Iffley Reach, and St. John's were only three-quarters of a length behind at the Boathouse. Merton, however, came again along the Wall and got home with a length in hand. St. John's, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln, and Pembroke rowed up at wide intervals, but Queen's were quickly losing distance to Wadham II, who bumped them just before reaching the Free Water Stone. Trinity finished three lengths ahead of St. Peter's Hall, but Keble II again improved their position by bumping New College II half-way up Iffley Reach.
First Division. The order of starting was :— Corpus, Magdalen, Wadham, Worcester, Balliol, Keble, Christ Church, Balliol II, University College, St. Catherine's, Oriel, Brasenose, Exeter. The race for the headship was a short one, as Magdalen, gaining rapidly from the start, bumped Corpus before getting out of Iffley Reach. There was a good race between Wadham and Worcester. At one time Worcester were gaining rapidly, but after passing the Boathouse Wadham held them, and finished with a length in hand. Balliol again went down, Keble, who rowed with plenty of dash, making good headway up Iffley Reach and eventually making their bump on coming out of the Gut. Christ Church rowed through, but Balliol II were bumped by University College before reaching the Free Ferry, and nearby St. Catherine's were bumped by Oriel. Brasenose and New College had a good race. New College had got right up at the Willows, but the Brasenose coxswain was the more skilful, and succeeded in keeping clear until within 150 yards from the finish, New College making their bump opposite the Christ Church Barge.
Magdalen at Head for the First Time since 1923The Oxford Torpid races were continued yesterday, when Magdalen went to the head of the river for the first time since 1923, when they were stroked by Sir G. Fox, the present National Conservative candidate for South Oxfordshire, which polls next Thursday.
There were thirteen bumps during the day. Keble II brought their number of successes up to three, and New College also made two bumps during the day. Bumps are indicated by brackets in the following tables: [...]
The weather was cold and cheerless for the third day's racing of the Torpids at Oxford on Saturday.Fourteen bumps were recorded during the afternoon, the largest number being in the Third Division, in which University College II and St. John's II were the only crews to row through. It produced an exciting struggle between Christ Church II, Oriel II, and Worcester II. Worcester II in fact claimed to have bumped Oriel II, but it was not acknowledged, and Worcester II were unfortunate in being bumped by Pembroke II, while Oriel had gone on in the meantime to bump Christ Church II, whose third boat, however, made a bump over Merton II, whose No. 3 borke an oar at the start. The four bumps in the Second Division all took place below the Boathouse, Keble II making their fourth bump. Magdalen retained the headship of the First Division without any effort, for they finished nearly 200 yards ahead of Worcester, with a bump between Corpus and Wadham between.
Third Division. The order of starting in the Third Division was:— University College II, Magdalen II, Exeter II, Hertford, Jesus, Brasenose II, Balliol III, St. John's II, Christ Church II, Oriel II, Worcester II, Pembroke II, Merton II, Christ Church III. University College easily held their own at the headship of the division, but Magdalen II, who had lost it on the previous afternoon, were soon in difficulties, Exeter II getting well on to them coming through the Gut. Magdalen II held them until reaching the Willows, where Exeter put in a determined spurt and made their bump near the Red Post. Hertford kept well away from Jesus as far as the Ferry, but Jesus drew right up coming through the Gut, and obtained their bump at the Long Bridges. Brasenose II held Balliol III in Iffley Reach, but then fell away, and Balliol III made their bump at the beginning of the Green Bank. Christ Church II, after a hard struggle, were bumped by Oriel II near the Hertford Barge. Pembroke II bumped Worcester II just after passing Saunder's Bridge, and Merton II were bumped by Christ Church III at the Weir's Bridge.
Second Division. The order of starting in the Second Division was :— Brasenose, Exeter, Merton, St. John's, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln, Pembroke, Wadham II, Queen's, Trinity, St. Peter's Hall, Keble II, New College II, University College II. Brasenose paddled through after half the distance had been covered, and were well away from Exeter when the latter were bumped by Merton at the Crossing. St. John's lost some distance to St. Edmund Hall, but were never in any immediate danger, and finished with a length in hand. St. Edmund Hall in the meantime had drawn right away from Lincoln, who finished six lengths behind. Lincoln had to row hard to escape Pembroke, who got within a length and in turn finished several lengths ahead of Wadham II. Trinity bumped Queen's before they got through the Gut. Lower down Keble II made short work of St. Peter's Hall and bumped them near the Free Ferry, while New College II were bumped by University College II coming out of the Gut.
First Division. The order of starting in the First Division was :— Magdalen, Corpus, Wadham, Worcester, Keble, Balliol, Christ Church, University College, Balliol II, Oriel, St. Catherine's, New College, Brasenose. Magdalen never extended themselves and were a long distance ahead when Corpus were bumped by Wadham at the beginning of the Green Bank. Worcester finished four lengths in front of Keble, but Balliol were bumped by Christ Church after passing the Free Ferry. University College rowed over, Balliol II being bumped by Oriel just before reaching the Freewater Stone. St. Catherine's held their own up Iffley Reach, but they were bumped by New College at the bottom of Green Bank.
Keble II make Fourth Bump in Three DaysThe half-way stage of the Oxford Torpids was reached on Saturday, when the racing was notable for the high number of bumps — 14. Magdalen should experience little difficulty in holding the headship as when Wadham caught Corpus the leaders were more than their distance in front.
Keble II continued their sequence of successes, making their fourth bump in three days. Oriel have also gone up three places. The Balliol first and second crews have each lost three places. Bumps are indicated by brackets in the following tables: [...]
The Torpid Races were continued yesterday, when a slight drizzle in the morning affected the attendance, but the afternoon was fine, and the wind, which had been troublesome during the early part of the afternoon, had entirely dropped when the First Division rowed up. Fourteen bumps were recorded in the three divisions.Third Division. The order of starting in the Third Division was:— New College II, Exeter II, Magdalen II, Jesus, Hertford, Balliol III, Brasenose II, St. John's II, Oriel II, Christ Church II, Pembroke II, Worcester II, Christ Church III, Merton II. There was a splendid race for the headship of this division. Exeter II went up very fast in Iffley Reach, and along the Willows were within half a length. New College II had lost more distance at the Boathouse, but then held their own to the finish, and, holding off a determined effort by Exeter II after passing the Cherwell, they reached home with a lead of three yards. Jesus soon had the measure of Magdalen II, and made their bump before reaching the Free Ferry. Balliol III and Hertford had a hard struggle over half the course. Balliol III were well up coming through the Gut, but Hertford reached the Red Post before they were bumped. St. John's II bumped Brasenose II near the Free Ferry, leaving Oriel II to row up, as Christ Church II were bumped by Pembroke II between the Weir's Bridge and the Free Ferry. Worcester II rowed over, and Merton II bumped Christ Church III coming through the Gut.
Second Division. The order of starting in the Second Division was :— Brasenose, Merton, Exeter, St. John's, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln, Pembroke, Wadham II, Trinity, Queen's, Keble II, St. Peter's Hall, University College II, New College II. Merton drew on to Brasenose from the start, and after getting right on to them coming out of the Gut made their bump under the Willows, Brasenose being driven into the bank and breaking their bows. Exeter lost ground to St. John's all the way up Iffley Reach, and St. John's made their bump opposite the Long Bridges. St. Edmund Hall kept their starting distance ahead of Lincoln, who finished a length in front of Pembroke. Wadham II held their own against Trinity over the first half of the course, and were nearly a length ahead at the Crossing. From this point, however, Trinity drew up again, and a fine struggle along the Wall ended with Trinity obtaining their bump opposite the Exeter College Barge. Keble II continued their victorious career by bumping Queen's at the Long Bridges, and St. Peter's Hall finished their distance in front of University College II.
First Division. The order of starting in the First Division was :— Magdalen, Wadham, Corpus, Worcester, Keble, Christ Church, Balliol, University College, Oriel, Balliol II, New College, St. Catherine's, Merton. Magdalen finished four or five lengths ahead of Wadham. Corpus again experienced disaster, Worcester, who are a fast crew, bumping them at the beginning of the Green Bank. Keble and Christ Church had a most interesting race. There was very little between them at the Boathouse, but Christ Church finished the stronger and made their bump just before reaching the Cherwell. Balliol continued on the down-line, their first crew after a hard race being bumped by University College at the Red Post, and Oriel paddled up, as Balliol II were bumped by New College near the Free Water Stone. Merton made their second bump during the afternoon by bumping St. Catherine's at the Free Ferry.
14 Bumps in Oxford TorpidsThe fourth day's racing in the Oxford Torpids produced fourteen bumps. Keble II made their fifth bump when they caught Queen's at the Long Bridges. Magdalen retained their position at the head of the River with ease. Bumps are indicated by brackets in the following tables: [...]
A short spell of sunshine in the early afternoon brought an increased attendance at the riverside yesterday, and the crews again had favourable conditions with a sluggish stream and little or no wind with which to contend. Bumps were not quite as plentiful and were one fewer than on the two preceding days, but the racing was a deal more interesting, and those on the Boathouse saw a thrilling struggle for the head of the Second Division between St. Catherine's and Brasenose. As they came out of the Gut Brasenose looked like bringing about the downfall of the leaders, St. Catherine's, and were within a few feet of them at the Willows, where St. John's made a fine spurt, and the issue was in doubt until they were passing the Boathouse, where St. John's achieved their object, and St. Catherine's retained the head of the division by a narrow margin.In the First Division Magdalen kept their place at the head without being extended at all. Wadham were hard put to it to escape Worcester. Christ Church gained another place at the expense of Corpus, but University College had their upward career checked by Keble. Balliol provided Oriel with their fifth bump and their second crew were equally unfortunate, falling to Merton after a hard race.
The irrepressible Keble II claimed another victim when they caught Wadham II at the Willows, this being their sixth bump, and they look like finishing up with a highest possible. St. Peter's Hall regained the place they lost on Saturday at the expense of Queen's.
Third Division. The order of starting in the Third Division was:— New College II, Exeter II, Jesus, Magdalen II, Balliol III, Hertford, St. John's II, Brasenose II, Oriel II, Pembroke II, Christ Church II, Worcester II, Merton II, Christ Church III. New College II retained the head place of the division, although they lost some ground to Exeter II, who were within about a length of New College when they were caught by Jesus on entering the Gut. Balliol III again improved their position by catching Magdalen II at the Long Bridges after a keen struggle up Iffley Reach, and near by St. John's had another success when they bumped Hertford. Brasenose II rowed over for the first time, although they had to go hard to escape Oriel II, who, after a prolonged struggle, were bumped by Pembroke II at the Worcester Barge. Gaining rapidly up Iffley Reach, Worcester II bumped Christ Church II near the Free Ferry, while Merton II and Christ Church III followed a wide distance apart.
Second Division. The order of starting in the Second Division was :— St. Catherine's, Brasenose, St. John's, Exeter, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln, Pembroke, Trinity, Wadham II, Keble II, Queen's, St. Peter's Hall, University College II, New College II. A magnificent race was witnessed between the leading three boats, St. Catherine's, Brasenose, and St. John's. They were close together at the Gut. Brasenose were within a few feet of St. Catherine's and looked like bumping them. After passing the Willows St. Catherine's made a big effort and held Brasenose, who were now in imminent danger from St. John's, who made a brilliant spurt at the Red Post, and, gradually drawing up, caught Brasenose at the Boathouse, where Brasenose were only a few feet behind St. Catherine's. In the meantime St. Edmund Hall had taken the measure of Exeter, and were overlapping at the Boathouse, where their cox made a futile shot. Exeter momentarily got away, but St. Edmund Hall came again, and ultimately made their bump opposite the Oriel Barge. Pembroke gained steadily on Lincoln all the way up and were almost within striking distance at the Boathouse. Lincoln, however, finished stronger, and eventually got home with a quarter of a length in hand, while Pembroke finished two lengths in front of Trinity. Keble II continued their upward career by bumping Wadham II at the Willows. St. Peter's Hall gained their first success by bumping Queen's at the New Cut.
First Division. The order of starting in the First Division was :— Magdalen, Wadham, Worcester, Corpus, Christ Church, Keble, University College, Balliol, Oriel, New College, Balliol II, Merton, St. Catherine's. Magdalen retained their place at the Head of the River without an effort and finished four or five lengths ahead of Wadham, who had considerable difficulty in escaping Worcester, for, although Worcester were a length behind at the Boathouse, they finished strongly and only a quarter of a length divided the two boats at the Post. Corpus were quite unable to check the victorious career of Christ Church, who gained rapidly up all Iffley Reach and made their bump at the Free Water Stone University College were within a length of Keble at the Boathouse, and, although they gained along the Wall, Keble held their own after a time and finished three-quarters of a length ahead. Balliol were unable to shake off the attentions of Oriel, who bumped them at the Long Bridges, and Balliol II, after a hard struggle, were bumped by Merton at Haystack Corner.
The racing will be concluded to-day.
There were twelve bumps in the fifth day's racing of the Oxford Torpids yesterday. Keble II made their sixth bump and Christ Church, Oriel, and Jesus each made a fourth bump.Nothing but an accident can deprive Magdalen of the headship of the river. Yesterday's bumps are indicated by brackets: [...]
The Torpid Races were concluded at Oxford yesterday after a week's interesting racing, in which the weather kept fine every day. In fact the races have never been rowed under more favourable conditions.The last day produced some of the most interesting rowing of the series, and in the First Division Worcester and Christ Church had a ding-dong struggle, for, after passing the Boathouse, the one crew would gain a bit and then lose, and in the end Worcester got home by a very narrow margin. University College and Oriel also had a close race, in which University College just succeeded in keeping their place. St. John's made two bumps, catching St. Catherine's and Balliol II, and thus made their way well into the First Division. Jesus might have achieved the same feat if one of their crew had not caught a crab when they had University College II at their mercy.
In all 73 bumps were made in the three divisions during the six days' rowing, an unusually large number, which may have been due to the fact that there were so many indifferent crews competing.
Magdalen were in a class by themselves, and were probably the best Head of the River crew seen since the War. They owed their success largely to the fact that they consisted mainly of the clinker eight which rowed in the Head of the River Race at Putney last year. Two other crew members of the eight rowed in their crew at Henley, and they had a capable stroke, Bond, of Oundle School. There was no other really good crew, but on the last day's racing Christ Church undoubtedly proved themselves to be the second best, and had four bumps to their credit, a record which was equalled by only two other boats in the First Division, New College, who made five, and St. John's, who made four. The most successful boat, however, was Keble II, who gained six places, but they had evidently found their level at last, as Trinity were well away yesterday when they bumped Pembroke. On the other hand Balliol made a poor showing with a series of defeats for both their first and second crews, although their third crew, on the other hand, made four bumps. Queen's and Magdalen II both lost six places, and Corpus, who started Head of the River, Christ Church II, Brasenose I, and Brasenose II each lost five places.
The order of starting was :— [...]
The order of finishing was :— [...]
Third Division. The order of starting in the Third Division was:— New College II, Jesus, Exeter II, Balliol III, Magdalen II, St. John's II, Hertford, Brasenose II, Pembroke II, Oriel II, Worcester II, Christ Church II, Merton II, Christ Church III. New College II held their own fairly well up to Iffley Reach, but Jesus gained a lot of ground coming through the Gut and, rowing hard along the Green Bank, made a bump at the Willows. It was much the same with Exeter II and Balliol III, for Balliol made a bump a few yards higher up. Hertford rowed through, but there was a fine struggle between Brasenose II and Pembroke II. Pembroke were a long way behind at the Green Bank, but after passing the Boathouse they made up ground fast and bumped Brasenose II at the mouth of the Cherwell. Oriel II were bumped by Worcester II at the Ferry. An exciting race followed between Christ Church II, Merton II, and Christ Church III, and the last were right on to Merton II when Merton bumped the second Christ Church boat after passing Weirs Bridge.
Second Division. The order of starting in the Second Division was :— St. Catherine's, St. John's, Brasenose, St. Edmund Hall, Exeter, Lincoln, Pembroke, Trinity, Keble II, Wadham II, St. Peter's Hall, Queen's, University College II, Jesus. St. John's, gaining all the way up Iffley Reach, were close to St. Catherine's at the Long Bridges and, although St. Catherine's went across the river to escape them, St. John's continued to gain and made a bump before reaching the Red Post. Brasenose lost considerably to St. Edmund Hall in Iffley Reach, but were still a length ahead at the Crossing, from which point St. Edmund Hall came up fast and bumped them near the Hertford Barge. Exeter finished well away from Lincoln, but there was another fine race between Pembroke and Trinity. Pembroke looked like getting home at the Boathouse, where they were leading by a length, but from this point Trinity drew up steadily, and Pembroke were bumped just after passing the Cherwell. Keble II, Wadam II, and St. Peter's Hall followed wide distances apart, but there was a keen struggle between the following three boats, Queen's, University College II, and Jesus. Jesus were close to University College at the Weir's Bridge, but just as they were on the point of making a bump their stroke caught a crab, and University College, who were close to Queen's at the time, went on and bumped them under the Willows.
First Division. The order of starting in the First Division was :— Magdalen, Wadham, Worcester, Christ Church, Corpus, Keble, University College, Oriel, Balliol, New College, Merton, Balliol II, St. John's. Magdalen again rowed through in easy fashion some three lengths ahead of Wadham, who were being overtaken by Worcester, but in the end Wadham got home with three-quarters of a length to spare. Worcester in turn had a hard race with Christ Church, who were close to them coming out of the Gut, and passing the Boathouse only two or three yards separated them. A most exciting race followed along the Wall and the result was in doubt right up to the finish. At the old University Barge Christ Church were only a few feet behind, but Worcester stayed on and got home in safety with a few feet to spare. Corpus were being overtaken from the start by Keble, who bumped them at the Free Ferry. Then followed another keen race between University College and Oriel in which University got home with a quarter of a length to spare. Balliol gave New College a hard race and reached Magdalen Barge before being bumped, but their second crew made poor showing against St. John's, who bumped them at the end of Iffley Reach.
The following are the names, weights, and schools of the Magdalen and Keble II crews :— [as below]
Magdalen Head of River for First Time Since 1923Racing in the Oxford Torpids concluded yesterday, Magdalen finishing at the head of the river for the first time since 1923. They were a very fast crew — one of the best of recent years. Keble II made the highest number of bumps — six — and other crews to do well were Christ Church, Oriel, New College, and Jesus. Altogether there were seventy-six bumps.
One of the features of the final day's racing was the defeat of a rowing college of the strength of Brasenose by St. Edmund Hall. Brasenose were bumped five times during the races.
Yesterday's bumps are indicated by brackets in the appended tables: [...]
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