109: Saturday, 23rd March, 1963

In 1963 OXFORD WON by 5 lengths. Time 20 minutes and 47 seconds. Oxford 48, Cambridge 60
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The wind was a moderate north-north-westerly with very little tide due to the amount of land water. Oxford had the Surrey station.
Both crews started at 39. Cambridge took a small lead and by the end of the Fulham Wall, Cambridge had over a length, and a length and a quarter by Beverley Brook.
In rough water both crews were labouring, but Cambridge probably more than Oxford. At the Mile Oxford had held Cambridge to just the length and a quarter. Oxford then began to come back on Cambridge and at Harrods they were level. At Hammersmith Bridge Oxford had a quarter length and then pulled away to lead by 4 lengths at Chiswick Steps, and 5 lengths at Barnes Bridge. Oxford won by 5 lengths.

110: Saturday, 28th March, 1964

In 1964 CAMBRIDGE WON by 6½ lengths. Time 19 minutes and 18 seconds. Oxford 48, Cambridge 61
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The wind was from the south-east. Cambridge won the toss and chose Surrey.
Oxford started at 40, and Cambridge at 37 took a slight lead. Oxford underestimated the stream and cut the bend towards the Mile post so that Cambridge were a length up at the Mile. Cambridge pushed before Hammersmith Bridge and were 3 lengths up. At Chiswick Steps they led by 4 lengths and by more than 6 lengths at Barnes Bridge and won by 23 seconds - said to be 6½ lengths.

111: Saturday, 3rd April, 1965

In 1965 OXFORD WON by 4 lengths. Time 18 minutes and 7 seconds. Oxford 49, Cambridge 61
[ 1965: Reserves ISIS by 7 lengths 18:45 ]
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The day was bright, warm and sunny day with a light south-south-west wind. Oxford won the toss and chose Surrey.
Oxford led from the start. At the Mile they had ¾ length and nearly 2 lengths at Hammersmith Bridge. Despite dogged determination from Cambridge, Oxford had 10 seconds at Chiswick Steps, 12 seconds at Barnes Bridge and won by 15 seconds, which was said to be 4 lengths.

112: Saturday, 26th March, 1966

In 1966 OXFORD WON by 3¾ lengths. Time 19 minutes and 12 seconds. Oxford 50, Cambridge 61
[ 1966: Reserves ISIS by 7 lengths 19:22 ]
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The wind was south-west with a moderate tide. Oxford won the toss and chose Surrey. At the start both crews rated 41 and then Oxford came down to 36 and Cambridge to about 33. Oxford took a ½ length along the Fulham Wall, but at the mile Cambridge reduced that to just 1 second. At Hammersmith Bridge Oxford had 2 seconds. At the Doves Oxford pushed to 39 and Cambridge responded at 35 and at Chiswick Church Oxford led by just 3 seconds. Oxford then dealt more effectively with some adverse wind. Cambridge pushed again at the Bandstand. But at Barnes Bridge Oxford had 10 seconds and 13 seconds at the finish (said to be 3¾ lengths).

113: Saturday, 30th March, 1967

In 1967 OXFORD WON by 3¼ lengths. Time 18 minutes and 52 seconds. Oxford 51, Cambridge 61
[ 1967: Reserves GOLDIE by 2 lengths 19:11 ]
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Oxford won the toss and chose Surrey. The wind was fresh from just east of south.
Cambridge had a poor start and Oxford took between a canvas and ¼ length at the end of a minute. Cambridge at 37, Oxford at 35. Oxford handled the wind better than Cambridge. At the Mile Oxford were 2 seconds ahead. Cambridge pushed to 38 but made no impression on Oxford. At Hammersmith Bridge Oxford had 3 seconds. Oxford pushed despite the rough water. The Surrey side gave them more shelter whilst Cambridge stayed out looking for the better stream. Oxford had 6 seconds at Chiswick Steps and 8 seconds at Barnes Bridge and went on to win by 11 seconds, 3½ lengths.

114: Saturday, 30th March, 1968

In 1968 CAMBRIDGE WON by 3½ lengths. Time 18 minutes and 22 seconds. Oxford 51, Cambridge 62
[ 1968: Reserves GOLDIE by 5.5 lengths 18:44 ]
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On the day there was a slight drizzle and a north east wind. Cambridge won the toss and chose Surrey. Cambridge started at 42, and gained a few feet lead. They settled to 37 to Oxford's 36 and at the end of the Fulham Wall were a half length ahead.
Oxford with the bend in their favour held this to half a length at Beverly Brook At the Mile the crews were level. Oxford pushed and were warned by the umpire for their steering. At the Crabtree Oxford started to go up on Cambridge. They made a another push at Harrods and moved further ahead, once again being warned for their steering. Cambridge held them to just one second at Hammersmith Bridge.
Then in more sheltered water Cambridge spurted and took 1½ lengths off Oxford. At Chiswick Steps Cambridge had three lengths and it was 12 seconds at Barnes Bridge. Cambridge won by 13 seconds - said to be 3½ lengths.

115: Saturday, 5th April, 1969

In 1969 CAMBRIDGE WON by 4 lengths. Time 18 minutes and 4 seconds. Oxford 51, Cambridge 63
[ 1969: Reserves GOLDIE by 2 lengths 18:50 ]
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The race day was bright sunshine with a strong north-north-east wind and a good tide. Cambridge won the toss and chose Surrey. Cambridge started well, but Oxford less so. Cambridge had a few feet at the end of the first minute. Oxford handled rough water less well than Cambridge and were warned for their steering at Craven Cottage. Cambridge had ¾ length at Beverly Brook and 2 seconds at the Mile.
Cambridge now rated 32 to oxford's 34. Cambridge made a push and at Hammersmith Bridge, had 6 seconds. At ChiswickSteps Cambridge had 8 seconds, and 11 seconds at Barnes Bridge. Cambridge won by 14 seconds (said to be 4 lengths).

In 1969, after one hundred and fifteen boat races, the overall tally was: Oxford 51, Cambridge 63 (and one dead heat)
Leadership in Overall Tally of Boat Race Wins:

1829	1969

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