The Boat Race 1870
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The 27th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on the 6 April 1870. Cambridge won by 1+1⁄2 lengths in a time of 22 minute
An artist's aerial view of the 1870 Boat Race
The Boat Race 1849 (March)
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The 9th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 29 March 1849. Typically held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The rac
Joseph William Chitty rowed at number two for Oxford.
William Waddington rowed at number six for Cambridge.