Boat races ain’t what they used to be
. (N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright> LONDON. The Oxford and Cam- ; bridge boat race has sunk further from its hey-day in the 19205, when it was watched by hundreds of thousands lining the banks of the Thames. On Saturday, for the first time since 1927, the 8.8. C. will not carry a direct radio broadcast of the event in Britain. The 8.8.C.'s official explanation centres on a fickle combination of the tide times on the Thames and the popularity of soccer.
A spokesman said: “It is la particularly hectic afternoon and we feel that, with ja 3.15 p.m. start, we cannot I give full coverage because it I will clash with the F.A. Cup Isemi-finals. It is unfortunate 'but we have to keep the football fans happy.” However, overseas listeners will not be disappointed. The commentary of John Snagge will be heard on the ; 8.8. C. world service. Television viewers in Britain will be able to see the race live because of an F.A. ruling which bans live TV coverage of all cup and league soccer matches, apart from the finals at Wemblev.
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Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33193, 5 April 1973, Page 24
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Boat races ain’t what they used to be
Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33193, 5 April 1973, Page 24
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