Four-Oar Race for the Robert William King Cup 1925

Date August 1925
Source Unknown
Volume Eton Excelsior Rowing Club, Volume 1
Collection Eton Excelsior

Transcript

The first heat in this event was decided on Thursday evening last week, and resulted in a win for C. D. Dyson’s crew by one length.

Crews:-

BERKS:  R. F. C. Wheller (bow), H. E. F Saunders, J. W. Croft, C. D. Dyson (str.), J. G. White (cox), 1st.

BUCKS:  H. Luff (bow), C. L. Andrews, R. C. Mills, D. B. King (str.), A. Clelland (cox), 2nd.

The final was rowed on Friday evening when V. H. Hobbs’ crew was successful by two lengths.

Crews:-

BUCKS:  L. B. Palmer (bow), D. L. Andrews, J. H. Matthews, V. H. Hobbs (str.), A. Bellringer (cox), 1st.

BERKS:  R. F. C. Wheller (bow), H. E. F. Saunders, J W. Croft, C. D. Dyson (str.), J. G. White (cox), 2nd.

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A historical document from August 1925 regarding a four-oar rowing race held by Eton Excelsior Rowing Club for the Robert William King Cup, listing the crews and results of the heats. [P1011842]
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