The Boat Race 1938
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The 90th Boat Race took place on 2 April 1938. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. It was the first Boat Race to be televised. In a race umpired by the former Cambridge rower and coach Harold Rickett, Oxford won by two lengths in a time of 20 minutes 30 seconds. The victory took the overall record in the event to 47–42 in Cambridge's favour.
Quick Facts 90th Boat Race, Date ...
90th Boat Race | |||
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Date | 2 April 1938 (1938-04-02) | ||
Winner | Oxford | ||
Margin of victory | 2 lengths | ||
Winning time | 20 minutes 30 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 47–42 | ||
Umpire | Harold Rickett (Cambridge) | ||
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