Eights 1911

BUMPS CHART

STANDINGS Start Finish Pos College Pts Pts College 1 Magdalen 35 37 New College 2 Christ Church 34 37 Christ Church 3 New College 32 33 Magdalen 4 Balliol 24 24 St John's 5 St John's 23 22 University 6 Brasenose 20 20 Trinity 7 Trinity 20 20 Balliol 8 Corpus Christi 15 17 Brasenose 9 Merton 13 14 Lincoln 10 Lincoln 12 10 Corpus Christi 11 Wadham 12 9 Merton 12 University 11 8 Pembroke 13 Oriel 9 7 Wadham 14 Keble 7 7 Exeter 15 Pembroke 6 6 Keble 16 Exeter 5 6 Oriel 17 Worcester 5 3 Worcester 18 Jesus 4 3 Queen's 19 Queen's 3 3 Hertford 20 Hertford 2 2 Jesus 21 St Edmund Hall 1 2 St Edmund Hall 22 St Catherine's 1 1 St Catherine's

STATISTICS College All Crews [ ]=rank Crews Bps Avg University 2[ 1] 7[ 1] 3.50[ 1] New College 2[ 1] 4[ 2] 2.00[ 3] Christ Church 2[ 1] 3[ 3] 1.50[ 5] Magdalen 2[ 1] 3[ 3] 1.50[ 5] Pembroke 1[11] 3[ 3] 3.00[ 2] Balliol 2[ 1] 3[ 3] 1.50[ 5] Brasenose 2[ 1] 2[ 7] 1.00[ 8] Exeter 1[11] 2[ 7] 2.00[ 3] Trinity 2[ 1] 1[ 9] 0.50[12] St Edmund Hall 1[11] 1[ 9] 1.00[ 8] Queen's 1[11] 1[ 9] 1.00[ 8] Hertford 1[11] 1[ 9] 1.00[ 8] Keble 1[11] -1[13] -1.00[13] St Catherine's 1[11] -2[14] -2.00[16] Lincoln 2[ 1] -2[14] -1.00[13] St John's 2[ 1] -3[16] -1.50[15] Worcester 1[11] -3[16] -3.00[18] Corpus Christi 1[11] -3[16] -3.00[18] Merton 1[11] -3[16] -3.00[18] Wadham 1[11] -4[20] -4.00[21] Oriel 2[ 1] -4[20] -2.00[16] Jesus 1[11] -6[22] -6.00[22]

• 6days: Thu 25 – Wed 31 May 1911

• The Times Fri 26 May

  The summer eight-oar races were begun at Oxford yesterday afternoon in delightful weather: the attendance of visitors was unusually large, and the scene on the river was animated and brilliant. Thirty-two crews entered, an increase of one on last year and ten colleges were represented by second crews.

  The third division started in the following order :— Trinity II, Magdalen II, Queen's, Hertford, St. John's II, University II, Lincoln II, Brasenose II, St. Edmund Hall, St. Catharine's, Oriel II, and Balliol II. From start to finish there was an exciting race for the headship in this division; only a few feet separated the boats at the Long Bridges, and at the College Barge Magdalen were overlapping. Trinity then made a great effort and succeeded in passing the flag a few feet in front. University II bumped St. John's II just after passing the Freewater Stone, and near the same place Lincoln II were bumped by Brasenose II. Balliol II bumped Oriel II soon after passing the Ferry.

  Second Division — Order of Starting — Lincoln, University, Christ Church II, Oriel, Keble, Pembroke, Exeter, Worcester, Jesus, New College II, and Trinity II. Contrary to expectation, Lincoln were unable to maintain their position, University bumping them shortly before reaching the Long Bridges. Pembroke bumped Keble soon after passing the Ferry, and Jesus were bumped by New College II at the Ferry.

  First Division — Order of Starting — Magdalen, New College, Christ Church, Balliol, St. John's, Brasenose, Trinity, Corpus, Merton, Wadham, and University. Immense interest was taken in the fight for the headship. New College had the advantage of the services of Bourne, who stroked the Oxford crew. He went off with considerable dash, and it was quickly evident that New College were gradually gaining. It was not, however, until the boat-house was reached that New College made their bump. St. John's got to within a quarter of a length of Balliol. University succeeded in making their second bump by overtaking Wadham near the Freewater Stone. The races will be continued to-day.

  The cup for the old Clinker Fours is this year to be given to the college which has the leading second eight [presumably awarded to Christ Church]

• The Daily Telegraph Fri 26 May

  The Summer Eights racing opened at Oxford yesterday under most favourable conditions.

  There was an exciting struggle for the headship of the Third Division between Trinity II and Magdalen II, but the former retained their position by a few feet. Queen's IV [sic] rowed up, as did Hertford, but University II soon got the better of St. John's I [sic] and caught them at the Gut. At the same spot Lincoln II fell to Brasenose II, whilst Balliol II caught Oriel II at Free Water Stone.

  In the Second Division the leading boat, Lincoln II succumbed to University III [sic] very early. Oriel rowed right away from Keble, who were caught by Pembroke before reaching the Bridges. Exeter kept well away from Worcester, but Jesus were overtaken by New College II at the Free Ferry.

  More than usual interest attached to the First Division. The top boat, Magdalen, went off well, but New College, stroked by Bourne, gained steadily, and effected their bump at the University boathouse. Christ Church paddled up a length ahead of Balliol, who had hard work to escape St. John's. Brasenose, Trinity, Corpus, and Merton finished in their starting order, but Wadham were bumped by the last boat, University, before reaching the Gut.

• The Times Sat 27 May

  Although rain fell heavily during the early morning, the weather was fortunately fine while the races were in progress yesterday and there was again a large attendance of visitors.

  The Third Division started in the following order :— Trinity II, Magdalen II, Queen's, Hertford, University II, St. John's II, Brasenose II, Lincoln II, St. Edmund Hall, St. Catharine's, Balliol II, and Oriel II. Brasenose II gained rapidly on St. John's II at the start and made their bump at the beginning of the Green Bank. Balliol II bumped St. Catharine's soon after passing the Freewater Stone.

  Second Division — Order of Starting :— Wadham, Lincoln, Christ Church II, Oriel, Pembroke, Keble, Exeter, Worcester, New College II, Jesus, and Trinity II. All the boats in this division with the exception of Christ Church II changed places. Lincoln, who were bumped the previous afternoon owing to running into the bank, succeeded in bumping Wadham shortly before reaching the Long Bridges; Oriel were bumped by Pembroke at the Freewater Stone; Keble did not get off well, and before they could right themselves were bumped by Exeter. A capital struggle between Worcester and New College II ended in the latter making the bump opposite their own barge, and Jesus were bumped by Trinity II at the Weir's Bridge.

  First Division — Order of Starting :— New College, Magdalen, Christ Church, Balliol, St. John's, Brasenose, Trinity, Corpus, Merton, University, and Wadham [? Exeter presumably] New College had no difficulty in maintaining the headship, which they secured the previous afternoon. St. John's pressed Balliol from the Long Bridges and succeeded in making the bump near the boathouse. Brasenose were compelled to give way to Trinity soon after passing the Red Post, and University succeeded in making their third bump by overtaking Merton near the Freewater Stone.

  The races will be continued to-day.

• The Daily Telegraph Sat 27 May

  The Summer Eights races were continued yesterday in favourable weather.

  In Division III Trinity II, Magdalen II, Queen's, Hertford, and University finished in their starting order; but St. John's were bumped by Brasenose II at the commencement of the Green Bank. The only other bump in the division was one by Balliol [II] at the expense of St. Catherine's.

  In the Second Division all the boats save Christ Church II changed positions. Lincoln recovered their lost place of the previous evening at the expense of Wadham; Oriel fell victims to Pembroke at the Freewater Stone, Keeble [sic] were run into by Exeter directly after the start, New caught Worcester opposite the former's barge; whilst Jesus were caught by Trinity II at the Weir Bridge.

  New College retained the headship of Division I without difficulty. St. John's bumped Balliol near the boathouse, and Brasenose fell to Trinity at the Cherwell. Corpus rowed up; but University caught Merton before reaching the Gut.

• The Times Mon 29 May

  Among the large number of spectators at the Summer Eight-oar Races at Oxford on Saturday was King Manoel [presumably Manuel II, the recently deposed king of Portugal, now exiled in the UK], who watched the first division races from the New College barge.

  The third division started in the following order :— Jesus, Magdalen II, Queen's, Hertford, University II, Brasenose II, St. John's II, Lincoln II, St. Edmund Hall, Balliol II, St. Catharine's, and Oriel II. Jesus were no match for Magdalen II, and were bumped before reaching the Free Ferry. Brasenose II bumped University II at the boathouse; St. Edmund Hall were bumped by Balliol II at the Weirs Bridge, and St. Catharine's bumped [? were bumped by] Oriel II near the Freewater Stone.

  In the second division the order of starting was as follows :— Lincoln, Wadham, Christ Church II, Pembroke, Oriel, Exeter, Keble, New College II, Worcester, Trinity II, and Magdalen II. Christ Church II went off at a rapid pace and succeeded in bumping Wadham just before reaching the Free Ferry. Oriel were bumped by Exeter at the Green Bank. A capital race took place between Keble and New College II, but the former got home about a quarter of a length to the good.

  The order of starting in the first division was as follows :— New College, Magdalen, Christ Church, St. John's, Balliol, Trinity, Brasenose, Corpus Christi, University, Merton, and Lincoln. Magdalen made a great effort to regain the headship, but without success, New College passing the flag fully two lengths in advance. Balliol were pressed by Trinity, half a length separating the boats at the finish. University made their fourth bump by overtaking Corpus Christi at the Freewater Stone.

  The races will be continued to-day.

• The Daily Telegraph Mon 29 May

  There was a great attendance, including King Manuel, to witness Saturday's racing amongst the summer eights. Unfortunately the racing was not very exciting.

  In the Third Division there were four bumps, Jesus, the leading boat, being caught by Magdalen II before entering the Gut; whilst Brasenose II caught University II, Balliol II ran into St. Edward's Hall [sic], and Oriel II overtook St. Catherine [sic].

  Lincoln maintained their place at the head of the Second Division without difficulty, but Wadham fell to Christ Church at the Free Water Stone, this being the third defeat they have sustained. The only other bump was by Exeter, who caught Oriel at the Willows. Keble escaped New College II after a great struggle.

  New College easily maintained their position at the head of the First Division, and kept away from Magdalen without unduly exerting themselves. There was only one bump made in the division, University catching Corpus at the Free Water Stone.

  The races will be continued this afternoon.

• The Times Tue 30 May

  The races were continued at Oxford yesterday in delightful weather.

  Third Division — Order of starting :— Magdalen II, Jesus, Queen's, Hertford, Brasenose II, University II, St. John's II, Lincoln II, Balliol II, St. Edmund Hall, Oriel II, and St. Catharine's. Jesus were bumped by Queen's before reaching the Long Bridges; University II got within a quarter of a length of Brasenose II; and Lincoln II were bumped by Balliol II at the Weirs Bridge.

  Second Division — Order of starting :— Lincoln, Christ Church II, Wadham, Pembroke, Exeter, Oriel, Keble, New College II, Worcester, Trinity II, and Magdalen II. Christ Church II fouled the punt at the start, and before they could get away Wadham were upon them, smashing the bows of their boat. Keble went off at a great pace and succeeded in bumping Oriel before reaching the Ferry, and Magdalen II bumped Trinity II after a great race opposite the Christ Church barge.

  First Division — Order of starting :— New College, Magdalen, Christ Church, St. John's, Balliol, Trinity, Brasenose, University, Corpus Christi, Merton, and Lincoln. New College finished nearly two lengths in front of Magdalen. After a very close race Balliol escaped defeat at the hands of Trinity by about three yards; University succeeded in making their fifth bump by overtaking Brasenose at the Weirs Bridge, and Merton pressed Corpus Christi, but were themselves bumped by Lincoln opposite the Oriel barge.

  The races will be continued to-day.

• The Daily Telegraph Tue 30 May

  Beautiful weather was again associated with the Summer Eights racing at Oxford yesterday, and close finishes were more frequent than during the previous stages.

  Magdalen II rowed up at the head of Division III without having to unduly exert themselves, Jesus being caught by Queen's before getting through the Gut. Hertford, Brasenose II, University II, and St. John's II finished in their starting order; but Lincoln II fell to Balliol II at the Weirs Bridge

  In Division II Lincoln II, the top boat, paddled over owing to Christ Church II fouling a punt at the start. The latter were at once run into by Wadham, who smashed the bows of their boat. Pembroke and Exeter rowed up, but Oriel were caught by Keble at the Ferry. The great race of the day was between Trinity and Magdalen, the latter making their bump at the Christ Church barge.

  New College had no difficulty in remaining at the head of Division I. Magdalen, Christ Church, St. John's, Balliol, and Trinity finished in their starting order; but University scored their fifth bump at the expense of Brasenose at the Weirs Bridge, whilst Lincoln caught Merton right on the winning post.

• The Times Wed 31 May

  Although the weather was showery there was again a large attendance at the races yesterday afternoon at Oxford.

  Third Division — Order of starting :— Trinity II, Queen's, Jesus, Hertford, Brasenose II, University II, St. John's II, Balliol II, Lincoln II, St. Edmund Hall, Oriel II, and St. Catharine's. Jesus lost another place, Hertford bumping them near the Ferry.

  Second Division — Order of starting :— Merton, Wadham, Christ Church II, Pembroke, Exeter, Keble, Oriel, New College II, Worcester, Magdalen II, and Trinity II. Christ Church II, who lost a place the previous night owing to an accident, had no difficulty in bumping Wadham at the Freewater Stone. New College II bumped Oriel under the Willows, and Magdalen II bumped Worcester soon after the start.

  First Division — Order of starting :— New College, Magdalen, Christ Church, St. John's, Balliol, Trinity, University, Brasenose, Corpus Christi, Lincoln, and Merton. Magdalen displayed rather improved form, and at one time were within a length and a half of New College. University scored their sixth success by bumping Trinity near the Ferry, and Corpus Christi were bumped by Lincoln soon after passing the Freewater Stone.

  The races will be brought to a conclusion to-day.

• The Daily Telegraph Wed 31 May

  Threatening weather prevailed during yesterday's racing for the Oxford University Summer Eights, and a few showers fell, whilst the racing fell off in quality, there being few exciting finishes.

  In the Third Division Trinity II and Queen's II kept their places without trouble; but Jesus went down another place, Hertford catching them near the Ferry. Brasenose II and University II rowed up, but Balliol II continued their victorious career at the expense of St. John's, [II] who were bumped at the Weirs Bridge. St. Edmund's Hall regained the place they lost to Balliol by catching Lincoln [II] just before the Free Ferry.

  In the Second Division Merton only had to paddle to retain first place, Wadham being caught very early on by Christ Church. Pembroke, Exeter, and Keble rowed up; but Oriel succumbed to New [II] at the Willows. Worcester were caught very early by Magdalen II.

  There was no change in the position of the first five boats in Division I, viz., New, Magdalen, Christ Church, St. John's, and Balliol. University defeated Trinity before reaching the Gut, and Lincoln went up at the expense of Corpus.

  The races will be continued to-day.

• The Times Thu 1 June

  The races at Oxford were concluded yesterday afternoon in the presence of a great concourse of spectators.

  Third division :— Order of starting — Trinity II, Queen's, Hertford, Jesus, Brasenose II, University II, Balliol II, St. John's II, St. Edmund Hall, Lincoln II, Oriel II, and St. Catherine's. Jesus were bumped by Brasenose II at the Ferry. There was a close race between University II and Balliol II; the latter had made five bumps and made a great effort, but University II stayed better and finished their distance ahead. St. Edmund Hall bumped St. John's II shortly after passing the New Cut, and Oriel II bumped Lincoln II at the Willows.

  Second division :— Order of starting — Merton, Christ Church II, Wadham, Pembroke, Exeter, Keble, New College II, Oriel, Magdalen II, Worcester, and Trinity II. Christ Church II gained rapidly at the start and bumped Merton near the Long Bridges, and Pembroke bumped Wadham at the Green Bank. An exciting race took place between Exeter and Keble; the latter several times got within a few feet, but skilful washing off by the Exeter coxswain enabled them to get home by a third of a length. Oriel were bumped by Magdalen II before reaching the Weirs Bridge, and Worcester were bumped by Trinity II at the Willows.

  First division :— Order of starting — New College, Magdalen, Christ Church, St. John's, Balliol, University, Trinity, Brasenose, Lincoln, Corpus Christi, and Christ Church II. New College, rowing in splendid style, finished head of the river more than two lengths in front of Magdalen. University succeeded in making unusual number of seven bumps by overtaking Balliol before reaching the Long Bridges. Lincoln got within a third of a length of Brasenose; Christ Church II made their second bump of the evening by catching Corpus Christi at the New Cut.

  The following are the names and weights of the New College crew [as below].

  During the six days' racing 49 bumps were made :— University went up 7 places, Balliol II 5, Magdalen II and Brasenose II 4 each, and Pembroke and New College II 3 each. Jesus lost 6 places, Oriel 5, St. John's and Lincoln II 4 each, and Corpus Christi, Merton, and Worcester 3 each.

• The Daily Telegraph Thu 1 June

  Racing amongst the Summer Eights concluded at Oxford yesterday, when, as had been well assured after the first or second night, New College finished head boat of the river.

  In the third division Trinity II finished at the top without having to unduly distress themselves. The most notable feature of the racing in this division was the fine form showed by Balliol II. They started at the bottom of the division, and, although they did not succeed in catching University [II] yesterday, they altogether registered five bumps.

  In the second division Christ Church passed to the top by bumping Merton near the Long Bridges; whilst Wadham once more lost a place — to Pembroke. Other bumps made possessed little interest after the settling of the foremost places.

  As already mentioned, New College easily kept away from Magdalen, and rowing in fine style, finished head of the river. Christ Church kept well ahead of St. John's, thus finishing third; but Balliol failed to check the victorious career of University, who furnished the feature of the first division, making their seventh bump.

• In other news ... [1911]

  Monarch: George V

  Prime Minister: H. H. Asquith (Liberal)

  Thu 25 May

  Mexican Revolution: Porfirio Diaz signs his resignation and leaves for Veracruz; on May 31 he leaves for exile in France

  Tue 30 May

  The very first Indianapolis 500 automobile race is held in the United States, won by Ray Harroun at an average speed of 74.59 miles per hour

  Wed 31 May

  The hull of the RMS Titanic is launched in Belfast, on the same day RMS Olympic starts her sea trials.

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