The Oxford-Cambridge race on Thursday resulted about as the betting men had expected earlier in the year. Several months ago the odds were largely in favor of Oxford, as the crew seemed to be definitely settled upon, while the Cambridge boat was occupied by different men almost every week. Even after the eight had been determined upon by Cambridge, their positions were not fixed until a short time ago. But Cambridge improved rapidly in form after the crew was settled in their positions, and this fact, added to their superior weight, gave their backers considerable encouragement. The Oxford crew found difficulty in getting a stroke, as Sharpe and Curry seemed to be equally good oarsmen. Finally, however, Curry obtained the position, which he retained but a week, as he had to give place to L. R. West, the veteran Oxford stroke, who rowed in the '81 race. Curry improved wonderfully after it was decided that West was to take his place. The arrival of West gave renewed life to the crew, and probably contributed largely to the victory for the dark blue.

The Oxfords are said to have rowed the race in splendid style. As the high floods on the Isis had made coaching from the shore impossible, the crew had to labor under a great disadvantage, which they seem, however, to have overcome. The odds before the race were seven to two in favor of Cambridge, the largest that have been given on a losing crew.