Cambridge and Oxford in boat race (1949)

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Cambridge and Oxford racing boats near Hammersmith Bridge

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SLATE INFORMATION: Cambridge Win the Boat Race

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BOAT RACE 1949 Boat Race. Closest finish since 1877. Cambridge win by three feet in Race of the Century. Neck and neck all the way. Good shots of favours being sold. Children watch Oxford win toss. Two captains seen tossing. Good shot of Hammersmith Bridge as crews reach it.
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge beat Oxford in the 1949 boat race in "Race of the Century." Both crews neck and neck all the way. Cambridge after losing toss win by 3 feet. Very good shots of crews rowing neck and neck
CHILDREN Children watching 1949 boat race. Boy nearly chokes with anticipation
OXFORD Captain seen winning toss in 1949 boat race. Crew starting off but loses by three feet in race of the century. Seen carrying in their boat to boathouse at end of the race
Sport; Rowing; Students; Ships and Boats

row, competition, crowd, crowds, audience
Background: Cambridge and Oxford racing boats near Hammersmith Bridge

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