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The Boat Race 1953

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1116: 1160: 319: 613: 310: 289:(81.9 kg), 3 pounds (1.4 kg) per rower more than their opponents. Cambridge saw two rowers return to their crew: J. S. M. Jones at number two and G. T. Marshall at number four. Oxford's crew contained three rowers with Boat Race experience: A. J. Smith, M. L. Thomas and H. M. C. Quick. Two of the participants in the race were registered as non-British: Oxford's Smith was Australian while Cambridge's L. B. McCagg was from the United States. The rowing correspondent for 2288: 2300: 139: 636:, the bend in the river began to favour Oxford but Cambridge continued to pull away and were clear by a length as the crews passed the Mile Post. They increased the lead by a further half-length as they passed the Crab Tree pub, and although Oxford made several bursts, they passed below 655:. Cambridge won by eight lengths in a time of 19 minutes 54 seconds, a time which "could have been shortened by at least half a minute had the winners been pressed". It was their sixth victory in the past seven and the fastest winning time since the 180:
in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities; it is followed throughout the United Kingdom and, as of 2014, broadcast worldwide. Oxford went into the race as reigning champions, having won the
651:, Cambridge moved across to seek shelter closer to the Surrey shore, while Oxford continued in the difficult conditions. A lead of 14 seconds by Chiswick Steps was calmly extended to 20 seconds by the time the crews passed below 627:
and elected to start from the Surrey station, handing the Middlesex side of the river to Oxford. On a poor tide and in a strong south-westerly wind, umpire Ellison started the race at 12 noon. Both crews
130:. Cambridge won by eight lengths in a time of 19 minutes 54 seconds. It was their sixth win in seven years and took the overall record in the event to 54–44 in their favour. 2341: 251:, upon arrival at Putney, Oxford demonstrated "great superiority" over Cambridge, yet the Light Blues had improved, and had "the pace, if not the form, to win". 647:
Pushing away from the bridge, Oxford stayed in touch with Cambridge for a brief period, although could not reduce their lead. Rowing into rough water towards
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described Oxford's crew as containing "no outstanding individuals" yet "no weak links". Conversely, Cambridge's crew was "variable" in quality but in former
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In the build-up to the race, opinions were divided on which crew was favourite to win. According to the rowing correspondent of
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described the result as a "spectacular reversal of form" having failed to show the pace they demonstrated in practice.
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six seconds behind the Light Blues, and fell in behind them, the "first visible gesture of despair" according to
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had died four days prior to the race; the coxes wore black armbands and the flag post on the umpire's
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36 for the first minute, after which the Light Blues held a quarter-length lead. Passing
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was draped in black as marks of respect. The umpire was accompanied on his launch by
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rower Louis McCagg, they had the "outstanding oarsman in either crew".
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had declared "Oxford the stronger crew" on the day of the race.
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took place on 28 March 1953. Held annually, the Boat Race is a
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Thomson, Ian (29 March 1953). "Cambridge lead all the way".
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was present on the umpire's launch during the race.
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Index

Gerald Ellison
1952
1954
side-by-side rowing
Oxford
Cambridge
River Thames
Gerald Ellison

Lord Tedder
Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
The Boat Race
side-by-side rowing
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Championship Course
River Thames
1952 race
canvas
"dead heat" of 1877
James Crowden
1951
1952 races
David Jennens
Lady Margaret Boat Club
1931 race
1920 race
Hugh "Jumbo" Edwards
1926
1930

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